Click through each blog entry to check out our student spotlights, learn about recent on-campus actions and see invitations to upcoming STF-wide events.
Uplifting Voices and Taking Action
Dedicating time to learning and strategizing for human rights advocacy, Human Rights Watch Student Task Force leaders came together for their 2025 Winter Leadership Workshop…
STF Leader Spotlight: Angel A.
Please meet Angel A., Event Coordinator at Carson High School. Continue reading to learn about how Angel has taken the lead on advocating to transition Carson HS to 100% renewable energy…
Our Actions Make a Difference
December 10 – December 12, 2024: Continuing STF’s week of action for Human Rights Day, Corona Del Mar, Da Vinci, Harvard Westlake, Van Nuys, Wauwatosa East, and Wildwood STFers organized a variety of events including trivia tables, schoolwide assemblies, in-class presentations, digital advocacy, and film screenings…
Change Happens When We Come Together
December 5 – December 10, 2024: In honor of Human Rights Day, STFers from Alain Leroy Locke, Alexander Hamilton, Animo Venice, Corona Del Mar, Evanston Township, Francis Parker, and University of California Berkeley launched a week of action with vibrant chalk art displays, interactive trivia tables, and impactful presentations delivered during advisory classes…
STF Leader Spotlight: Brian W.
Please meet Brian W., STF Leader at Da Vinci Schools, and learn about his journey as the President of his chapter!…
STF Leader Spotlight: Sophie K.
We’re thrilled to introduce Sophie K. from Evanston, IL in our STF Leader Spotlight, where we celebrate the inspiring individuals driving change in the STF community. Please continue reading to get to know Sophie and her passion for human rights!…
Educating Your Vote
October 23 – November 4, 2024: STFers at Hamilton, Palisades Charter, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and Wildwood schools educated students about their fundamental human rights and the importance of voting with a human rights lens. Through classroom presentations, school-wide voter education sessions, and mock elections, STF chapters are fostering awareness and empowering students to make informed, socially conscious choices…
Advocacy in Action: Students Vote for Human Rights
October 16 – October 24, 2024: In the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election season, STF chapters hosted a variety of impactful events aimed at raising awareness and engaging students in human rights. From mock elections at schools like Alain Leroy Locke, Animo Venice, and New Roads to a mental health initiative at Carson High School, STF members educated their peers on key human rights issues and the importance of civic participation. These events fostered a sense of community and empowerment among students, encouraging them to take an active role in shaping their future…
8 Million Teens Are Eligible to Vote in 2024
Congratulations Harvard-Westlake and Sierra Canyon STFers for hosting the first pre-registration events of our Vote for Human Rights action plan!
August 2024, NBC News: In the 2022 midterm elections, 12% of ballots were cast by young adults ages 18-29, even though they make up approximately 18% of the electorate…
Uplifting Our Communities: Protect the Unhoused Toolkit
Check out STF’s Protect the Unhoused Toolkit, filled with resources for our 2024 Fall Action Plan! Click to Explore Vote for Human Rights Toolkit! We’re excited to share STF’s 2024 Protect the Unhoused Toolkit! As the housing crisis worsens, it’s more critical than ever to stand up for unhoused people. Our toolkit equips you with materials needed to create meaningful …
It’s Time to Vote for Human Rights
On National Voter Registration Day, we are officially launching STF’s Fall 2024 Vote for Human Rights Toolkit! This Fall, STFers are committed to making sure we get every eligible voter participating in the November election…
Protecting Our Human Rights
Photos by Caroline Andrews and Kristin GhazariansSeptember 7, 2024: Guest speaker and former STFer, Linda Gordon,...