Elevate public awareness of sharply contested human rights issues.

World on Trial was conceived of and is hosted by acclaimed human rights advocate and author Randall Robinson, perhaps best known for organizing the international corporate boycott of South Africa that was instrumental in ending apartheid. His personal hunger strike during the Clinton administration contributed to the change in U.S. policy that led to the restoration to power of the first democratically elected government of Haiti.

The purpose of World on Trial is to elevate public awareness of important human rights issues and the international treaties that govern state conduct with respect to human rights.

Components

• National Public Television Broadcast
  World on Trial will be broadcast on public television stations throughout the U.S.
• Distance Education Program
  A distance education program integrated with the series and website is being planned for high school, college and adult learners.

Contact

Lindsey Faussette

Project Manager
814.863.5489
lrb159@psu.edu