New Mexico Human Rights Projects

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    KUDOS: TEENS PARTICIPATE IN MOCK TRIALS IN EUROPE

    TEENS PARTICIPATE IN MOCK TRIALS IN EUROPE

    Eight New Mexico high school students were the only Americans to participate in the Model International Criminal Court mock trials held recently in Poland. Mollie Baland, Max Bernstein, John Chappell, Madeline Cunnings, Campbell Galon, Prestin Nikolai, Neil Sparks and Annelise Van Buren were selected by the New Mexico Human Rights Projects, the only U.S. organization invited to attend and send students. Bernstein and Chappell are juniors at Albuquerque Academy. Bernstein’s parents are David Bernstein and Erika Rimson. Chappell is the son of Cael and Mary Chappell. Cunnings, the daughter of Robert and Tara Cunnings, is a Bosque School senior. Sparks, a Sandia High School senior, is the son of Randy Sparks and Brenda Wolfenbarger. Baland, Nikolai, and Van Buren attend V. Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, where Baland and Nikolai are juniors and Van Buren is a senior. Baland is the daughter of Dave Baland and Beth Paiz. Nikolai is the daughter of Curt and Rose Nikolai. Van Buren’s parents are Harry Van Buren and Donna Ray. Galon, the son of Joe Galon and Renada Peery-Galon, is a senior at The Academy for Technology and the Classics in Santa Fe.

    yellow-topquoteThis organization’s commitment to human rights is truly inspiring and has helped a countless number of people learn more about this important subject. NMHRP certainly is a worthy recipient of this year’s award.

    FBI Special Agent in Charge
    Carol K.O. Leeyellow-bottomquote

    orange-topquote The most impressive aspect of the exhibit is that it is student led. Students who teach students will, ultimately, have the largest impact on the problem. Sidebar - Orange Bottom Quote (Albuquerque Professor)
    green-topquote “I loved presenting this exhibit to many students/people and helping to possibly change the world, no matter how small. Great program that everybody should see.” Sidebar - Green Bottom Quote

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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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