Fulbright Foreign Students Explore Democracy and Human Rights: Civic Activism and the Media


From March 13-17, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in coordination with the Institute of International Education, will host a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Washington, DC, for approximately 130 first-year Fulbright Foreign Students from more than 70 countries. 

Seminar participants will explore the theme, "Democracy and Human Rights: Civic Activism and the Media," examining the important role that activism plays in advancing social issues in the United States through the usage of media. Fulbright Foreign Students will also donate their time and skills to assist a variety of local organizations through community service projects. 

The four-day seminar will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, community service events, and visits to key sites in Washington, DC. Click to read the press release

The Washington, DC Fulbright Enrichment Seminar is one of nine enrichment seminars hosted across the United States by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as part of its flagship Fulbright Program. These enrichment seminars, an integral part of the Fulbright experience, benefit first-year Fulbright Foreign Students and support the overall mission of the Fulbright Program – to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. A video about the Fulbright Enrichment Seminars demonstrates their impact. Visit the website for more information.

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