2025 Winners of the Human Rights Educators USA 
Edward O'Brien Award

In 2025, the Academy was honored to receive the Edward O’Brien

Award, a recognition given by Human Rights Educators USA to an

organization, institution, or program that has made an outstanding

contribution to human rights education in the United States.

Why It
Matters

Receiving this award is a celebration

of the values the Academy holds

dear and the work we do to

provide access to impactful human

rights education in every

corner of our communities.

It serves to reminds us that every

effort, every learner, and every voice

matters in shaping an equitable, just

society based in dignity and respect.

This honor strengthens our commitment
to creating transformative learning
experiences and nurturing the next
generation of human rights leaders.

We look ahead with excitement,
determined to expand our reach,
deepen our impact, and continue
building a world where human rights
education is accessible to all.

How We Carry It Forward

With deep gratitude, the Academy thanks our amazing 

community of students, educators, and supporters.

Your enthusiasm and generosity allows the Academy to turn our vision of human rights education into reality.