Program Information ________________
The program is named after Maria Elena Moyano, Peruvian social fighter and vocal feminist leader who was assassinated in Lima, Peru by a Shining Path death squad on February 15, 1992, at the age of 33 years. The spirit of Maria Elena Moyano is alive in the heart of all human rights activists in Peru as a symbol of defense of human rights, peace, and justice.
Program Goals:
• Experience life and culture in Peru through a human rights perspective
• Learn about human rights principles and human rights violations in Peru
• Contribute to the promotion, protection and fulfillment of human rights in Peru by participating in cooperative projects with local communities
• Develop a lasting friendship with the land of Peru and its people
Location _______________
• Located in Lima, Peru
Academics _______________
• The program will include a series of lectures and participation in human rights projects
• The classes will be taught in English by professors of the Universidad del Pacífico and Centro de Estudios y Acción para la Paz (CEAPAZ)
• CEAPAZ is a civic association working for peace, human rights and democracy in Peru, students will meet with local leaders and organizations working in human rights projects in poor communities around Lima
• The program plans to undertake cooperative activities between the group and local communities in support of human rights
• Universidad del Pacífico has been ranked as the most prestigious higher education institution in its fields of specialization in Peru
• For more specific course information contact faculty director Carlos Parodi (cparodi@ilstu.edu)
Program Dates _______________
• Tentatively: Mid May - mid June
• Official program dates are listed on the program-specific budget page
Prerequisites _______________
• Open to all majors and minors
• Undergraduate and graduate students
• Need a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher
• Must interview with Professor Carlos A. Parodi
Housing & Meals _______________
• Hotel/hostel accommodations will be arranged by the trip advisor
• Breakfast is provided
Student Life _______________
• Roundtable discussions on human rights issues
• Improvement of the community’s living conditions
• Collaborating with human rights and environmental plays, and inviting the members of the communities to attend
• Excursions and cultural trips
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