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Students from UDHR 76Women's Human Rights

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The Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights is excited to announce the 3rd annual celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year is the 77th anniversary of the historic document. PJHR will celebrate this milestone with three signature events. Each highlights a different aspect of women’s human rights.

Our main signature event on December 10 will begin with a keynote and conclude with a hors d’oeuvres banquet and awards ceremony. Please check back for regular updates and full schedule as it is confirmed! The events are open to students, faculty and the community. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we continue to learn more about the 30 articles that make up this document and the inalienable rights they protect.

View the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 30 Articles


3 Signature EVENTS


Environment and Women

2 – 3:30 pm, October 7, 2025 | Live Oak, Student Union (UN)
Speakers/guests/partners: Rory Fielding, David Davis, Cristina Hicks, Stephanie Anderson, Jessica Gray. Moderated by Stacey Balkan
This event is free and open to the public. More information by email to pjhr@fau.edu | 561-297-4801

Rory Fielding
David Davis
Cristina Hicks
Stephanie Anderson
Jessica Gray
Stacey Balkan

 

 
 Women in the Armed Forces

11 am – 2 pm, November 20, 2025 | Live Oak (Student Union)
Speakers/guests/partners: Sam Orozco and Screening of film “I am Vanessa Guillen” on Netflix followed by Q & A. This event is free and open to the public. More information by email to pjhr@fau.edu | 561-297-4801

Sam Orozco I am Vanessa Guillen
 

 

 

 

 

 
 PJHR's 77th Annual Celebration for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Program

Keynote, Workshops, Awards Ceremony and Banquet

  • 1 – 6 pm, December 10, 2025 | Majestic Palm Room, Student Union (UN)

    Duilia Mora Turner

PJHR’s annual fall signature event brings together practitioners, academics, diplomats, politicians, teachers and others to raise awareness about and learn how to better advance the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The celebration will include art, keynote, breakout sessions, and will conclude with a hors d’oeuvres banquetand awards ceremony. Kenote address featuring Duilia Mora Turner,  Leadership, Human Security, and Foreign Affairs Advisor with a special interest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Registration will be required (Coming Soon)


 

This event is free and open to the public. 

More information by email to pjhr@fau.edu  |  View the 76th Anniversary Celebration UDHR Event Archive (2024)


Event Co-SPONSORS

FAU Sustainability ClubFAU Sustainability Club

The FAU Sustainability Club is dedicated to educating students on why making eco-conscious choices is so important. We do what we can to make our campus eco-friendlier through action, partnerships, and education. We host events as well as projects to better the campus and our overall surroundings. Our club has partnered with organizations like 4Ocean and Rock the Ocean at Tortuga Music Festival to expand our impact beyond campus and engage with larger environmental efforts. Overall, our mission is to raise awareness and create hands-on opportunities for students to contribute to a more sustainable future and learn how to live in line with nature.

Members and their roles: Siena Gunter (President); Julianna Anderson (Vice President); Ava Eakins (Secretary); Payton Williams (Treasurer); Isabella Marinaccio (Event Coordinator); Kaden Hovey (Project Coordinator); Bella Moon (Social Media) 

 

Students of Social WorkStudents of Social Work

As Students of Social Work, our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for social work students and the FAU community to learn, grow, and connect. We focus on fostering skills, values, and knowledge that support academic success, professional development, and well-being. Our foundation is rooted in social understanding, compassion, and inclusion. We collaborate with community organizations and other student groups to expand our impact. Through service, advocacy, and engagement, we strive to build a stronger, healthier community for all. Image from left to right: Lina Sofia Vasquez, Kawtar Elbekhty, Dr. Lea DeRigne, Sloane Whitford, Hope Pelt, Mikylah James, Ketchnaida Philogene, Marie Estep, Kyle Matera. Not Photographed: Ky Walker, Paris Starkes, Lexi Falance, and Oghenezi Uvo. 

 

 

 

 


Universal Celebration of UDHR 2025 Planning Committee

Jane Caputi  |  Stacey Balkan  |  Andrea Levine O’Rourke  |  Kawtar Elbekhty