Inequality and Human Rights

Our society, and others around the world, are strongly shaped by inequalities—imbalances in wealth, political power and cultural status. What can or should be done about this? What factors and actions contribute to or reduce these inequalities? What are the consequences of these imbalances for the long-term functioning of societies?

Global Challenge Examples:

 how to reverse the trend toward increasing economic inequality; how to address discrimination and racism; how to support the rights of historically oppressed groups; and how to balance order and safety with freedom of expression and self-determination.

See how some challenges are addressed: Gender Equality, UNICEF, #Safetolearn

How does this theme connect with GLI?

Examples of classes and experiences from past students.

• Global Leadership Seminar Classes (first year)
  • Social Interaction, Relationships, and Human Well-Being
  • Hunger and Homelessness in a Land of Plenty: Montana and Beyond
• Beyond the Classroom Experiences (third year)
  • Canyon Hohenstein- International Internship in Uganda
  • Kelaiah Horat- Study Abroad in France
• Capstone Team Projects (fourth year)
  • Surveying the Mental Health needs of University Students
  • Reentry Resources Missoula

How does this theme connect beyond GLI?

Examples of opportunities within UM student groups, academic programs and Missoula organizations:

• Student Groups
  • Advocates For Non-Violence
  • Advocates For Animals
  • LAMBDA Alliance
  • More
• Majors, Minors, Certificates
  • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • More
• Missoula Organizations
  • Empower MT
  • The Montana Racial Equity Project
  • The Poverello Center
• Campus Lecture Series