07/31/2026
A powerful voice for human rights education echoed today from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Representing the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR), our Regional Director for Québec, Dr. Rashid Abdur, addressed delegates from around the world during the 20th International Human Rights Summit, where USIDHR is honored to serve as a Co-Sponsor.
In his inspiring remarks, Dr. Abdur reminded the international community that:
“People cannot defend rights they have never been taught. Education is where prevention begins.”
Speaking on behalf of our Founder and Chairwoman, Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, and the entire USIDHR community, Dr. Abdur reaffirmed our belief that human rights education must extend far beyond classrooms for specialists. It belongs in every classroom, every workplace, every profession, and every community.
He highlighted that, through USIDHR’s programs and our longstanding collaboration with Youth for Human Rights International, we have helped educate more than 30,000 individuals worldwide—empowering educators, law enforcement officers, healthcare professionals, business leaders, government officials, students, and community advocates to become champions of dignity, inclusion, and justice.
As Dr. Abdur so powerfully stated:
“Human rights education is not simply an educational priority. It is a global investment in peace, security, and sustainable development.”
We are incredibly proud of Dr. Rashid Abdur for representing USIDHR with excellence on the world stage and for advancing our shared mission of making human rights education accessible to every person, every profession, and every nation.
Together, we continue building a future where education empowers action, leadership inspires change, and human dignity is protected for all.
