Speak Truth To Power Curriculum

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Speak Truth To Power, a project of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, uses the experiences of courageous defenders from around the world to educate students and others about human rights and urge them to take action. Issues range from slavery and environmental activism to religious self-determination and political participation. Visit the website.

Choose the lesson that best suits your class!

Mikhail Gorbachev, Russia
Free Expression, Free Elections, and Democratic Reforms

Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Guatemala
Indigenous Rights

Frederik Willem de Klerk, South Africa
Equality and Compromise in South Africa

Shirin Ebadi, Iran
Human Rights for All

Shimon Peres, Israel
Blueprint for Peace

Jody Williams, United States
Protection from Landmines

Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, East Timor
Promoting Change and Understanding Through Non-violent Means

Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Northern Ireland
From Bystander to Active Peace Builder

Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypt
Nuclear Arms Control

President José Ramos-Horta, East Timor
Reconciliation

Betty Williams, Northern Ireland
Peace as Economic Justice

President Óscar Arias Sánchez, Costa Rica
Peace by Disarmament

President Lech Walesa, Poland
Solidarity

Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Argentina
Steward of Justice and Peace

Each of these curricula is tailored to fit not just the state or country of origin, but also beyond through alignment with Common Core Standards used in 46 states and the District of Columbia. The curriculum provides an overview of human rights and social justice issues in the United States and around the world. Using the Toolkit for Action, your students and the broader public will have the resources needed to address issues at the local, national, and global levels.