Thursday, April 20, 2000

WILMINGTON, NC -- UNCW students in the seminar "International Human Rights Movement" will provide information on the achievements and the challenges of human rights from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at the Warwick Center.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., students will distribute information about the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other documents and organizations which provide leadership promoting greater human dignity. Student presentations and a panel discussion on topics such as recognizing the rights of children, eliminating violence against women and racial discrimination, preventing wrongful executions and confronting religious persecution will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Warwick Center, Center Stage Cafe.

The seminar is taught by Dr. James Megivern, professor of philosophy and religion at UNCW.

For more information, contact Dr. Megivern at 910/962-3407. The public is invited to attend, and the media are welcome to cover the event.