NeVo has been developing a initiative against racism and racial discrimination in Urubamba, Peru, since 2009. The Initiative has relied almost completely on volunteer effort, and has also received support from Aprodeh (one of the most important nonprofit, non-governmental organizations working to promote human rights in Peru today) and the Municipal government of Urubamba, Peru. Peru has a complicated history of social inequality, which began with the Spanish conquest and colonialism and continues to divide society today. As a volunteer, you will create awareness about discriminatory practices and the history of racism in Peru among students at Urubamba grade schools. A volunteer on this project might also work with public and private institutions to promote the eradication of racism and discriminatory practices in the Urubamba community. Volunteer for equality in Peru!
INITIATIVE AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
| Human Rights: Initiative Against Racial Discrimination |
The Project |
- Began in May 2009 in Urubamba
- Carried out by NeVo , with support from the municipality of Urubamba and APRODEH
- A movement to disseminate information about racism and discriminatory practices in order to create awareness, promote legislation and encourage social customs based on equality and respect for human rights.
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Progress |
- Passage of anti-discrimination ordinance in Urubamba
- Community activity day in main plaza to raise awareness about racism
- Taught classes about racism/discrimination at La Salle and General Ollanta schools in Urubamba
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Goals |
- Continue classes and awareness-building activities
- Evaluate anti-discrimination ordinance and identify methods to improve enforcement
- Develop a way to promote awareness of the ordinance and appropriate repercussions for violating the law
- Conduct interviews to evaluate attitudes and perceptions on racism and discrimination in the community
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Open Positions |
- Legal or research intern to help with investigation and fieldwork regarding racial discrimination and anti-discrimination legislation in different regions of Peru
- Human rights educator to teach classes about racism and evaluate effectiveness of anti-discrimination ordinance in Urubamba
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