New Mexico Human Rights Projects

A non-profit organization in NM providing unique, hands-on programs.

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    Established in 1995, New Mexico Human Rights Projects (NMHRP) provides unique, hands-on programs that engage students intellectually and emotionally to think about the choices they make when confronted with prejudice, racism, violence and discrimination.  Using lessons learned from history, addressing the dynamics of bullying, and encouraging a dialogue on social and racial injustice, NMHRP challenges our most basic understanding of human nature and encourages, inspires and empowers youth to be more respectful, compassionate and empathic human beings. Exhibits, speakers, workshops, essay contests, and other activities are the hallmark of the organization. NMHRP is best known for bringing the internationally acclaimed Anne Frank Exhibit to New Mexico in 1995, 2000 and 2010 visited by more than 250,000 people. Understanding the nature of man’s inhumanity to man can be the impetus to inspire positive behavior and social change, as well as foster confidence, encourage self-esteem and build leadership skills. NMHRP works tirelessly with and on behalf of students and educators to bring an attitude of respect for others into New Mexico schools. In the last 20 years, NMHRP has trained more than 600 teachers, counselors and social workers and our programs have reached more than 400,000 New Mexico students. NMHRP programs strengthen our community and encourage a more peaceful society.

    Leadership

    Founder & Executive Director

    Regina Turner

    Founder & Executive Director

    Honorary Advisor Chair

    Renée Firestone

    Honorary Advisor Chair

    Trustee

    Philippa Schwendimann

    Trustee

    Trustee

    Jon Aronson

    Trustee

    Curriculum Development

    Barend (Barry) van Driel

    Curriculum Development

    Media & Event Coordinator

    Agenda

    Media & Event Coordinator

    Founder & Executive Director

    Regina Turner

    Founder & Executive Director

    For the past 30+ years, Regina has had a history of community leadership in organizing and implementing conferences, workshops and international exhibits throughout New Mexico and in the Middle East. Dedicated to fostering a more compassionate, caring and responsible citizenry through education, Regina founded NMHRP as a means to bring unique and highly meaningful programs to New Mexico students and teachers. In July 2013, Regina was honored by Fidelity Investments as one of its Heroes in Education. In April 2012, she received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, II. This award is presented annually to individuals or organization from the FBI’s 56 field offices honoring efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs and violence in America. She is also the recipient of numerous community awards including the prestigious Albuquerque Human Rights Bridge Award, the United Nations Association of Albuquerque Awards, the Anti Defamation League Education Award, the Albuquerque HERO Award and the NMCTE Friends of English Education Award. Regina was a 2006 recipient of the Governor’s Annual Outstanding New Mexico Women’s Award and the 2010 New Mexico Humanitarian Award.
    Honorary Advisor Chair

    Renée Firestone

    Honorary Advisor Chair

    Born in Czechoslovakia, Renée spent over a year in Auschwitz concentration camp. She is the founding lecturer for the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Educational Outreach Program. Renee speaks nationally and internationally about the Holocaust sharing her experience as a Holocaust survivor.
    Trustee

    Philippa Schwendimann

    Trustee

    Philippa was born in London, England and educated in England, Italy and the U.S. A resident of Albuquerque, NM for the past 40 years, she has partnered in business, worked with museum art history, and as a paralegal for 12 years.  An active participant in the Albuquerque community, she was a member of the NM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for 30 years and is currently a member of the Music Guild of New Mexico.  She has been an enthusiastic volunteer with NMHRP since 1995.  As a trustee for NMHRP, she brings great insight to the organization because of her international background, her knowledge of history, and her respect for the diversity of  cultures. She is passionate about the importance of providing opportunities to NM students that will inspire and encourage them to broaden their horizons and realize their full potential.
    Trustee

    Jon Aronson

    Trustee

    A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Policy, he followed graduate studies at Nietz International College in Bologna, Italy and received his MA from Indiana University. Jon is the assistant to a top executive of one of the world’s largest financial companies based in New York City.
    Curriculum Development

    Barend (Barry) van Driel

    Curriculum Development

    Since 2002 Barend (Barry) van Driel has served as Editor-in-Chief of the well-known academic journal Intercultural Education (Routledge) and currently is the Vice President of the International Association for Intercultural Education. Barry is responsible for international teacher education and curriculum development at the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam. In 2016 he became a team leader for a European Commission project focusing on Initial Teacher Education and how it prepares future teachers for working in diverse classrooms. For more than two decades he has served as a consultant for UNESCO, FRA, ODIHR, OSCE field offices and the European Commission. This work has focused on intercultural education, social inclusion, active citizenship, youth empowerment, anti-bias education, peer education, human rights education, initial teacher education and Holocaust education.
    Media & Event Coordinator

    Agenda

    Media & Event Coordinator

    Agenda is proud to be a part of New Mexico Human Rights Projects. A highly regarded and fully integrated strategic communications, public affairs and advertising firm, Agenda provides customized solutions to clients all across the globe. Agenda is also expert at blending proven grassroots techniques with stakeholder engagement, bilingual and multi-ethnic communications strategies, and innovative digital and social media campaigns.

    yellow-topquoteNMHRP has been involved in cutting edge work that connects the histories of the past, most notably the Holocaust, to present day issues relating to prejudice and bullying. Their work has not gone unnoticed locally and even internationally. NMHRP is known for its educationally innovative and systematic approach to these issues. Their professionalism and commitment provides the local community with a valuable resource, one that can have a measurable positive influence on both in and out of schools.

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    Secretary General International
    Association for Intercultural Educationyellow-bottomquote

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    Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.

    — Seneca

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    New Mexico Human Rights Projects (NMHRP) is the only non-profit organization in the state providing unique, hands-on programs that engage students intellectually and emotionally to think about the choices they make when confronted with prejudice, racism, violence and discrimination. NMHRP seeks to challenge our most basic understanding of human nature and encourage youth to be more respectful, compassionate and empathic human beings.

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