She explained how the ADL focuses on education, stressing diversity awareness in schools, and how it researches reports on extremist activities. The ADL also develops inter-group relations with programs such as the Harlem initiative, which focuses on the Harlem community and its problems. After giving an overview of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, Ms. Whitfield s presentation touched on preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and creating post-conflict peace with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Dr. Itty gave an overview of the work of the Episcopal Church in the area of human rights. Dr. Itty meets and networks regularly with leaders of the Episcopal Church to implement the social justice concerns raised by the Church s General Convention.
Human rights related issues include economic justice, racism and anti-hate campaigns.
The Center s goal is to make churches more responsive to community needs. Ms. Abu Zayd gave an overview of the Office, which is responsible for intervention on behalf of refugees in war-torn areas around the world such as Rwanda and Kosovo. Ms. Abu Zayd explained in detail the asylum process. Ms. Denber s presentation discussed human rights issues in Russia before an after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Ms. Reilly gave an overview of the WLID, a non-governmental organization based in Washington, D.C., which is commited to the defense and promotion of women s rights globally.