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Thanks to those who joined us October 25–27 in Atlanta, GA (or online via our hybrid livestream)!

The Rehumanize Conference is an annual event dedicated to education, discourse, and action on a range of issues related to human rights. People from all walks of life attend to hear from trailblazing activists, academics, and educators with a particular emphasis on the voices of those who have experienced dehumanization and violence first-hand. With plenty of opportunities for engagement with speakers and other conference attendees, this event is sure to challenge your apathy, increase your knowledge, and expand your horizons. Along with these paradigm-shifting ideas, you will also be given practical guidance on how to go out and challenge the systems and institutions that perpetuate oppression and build a culture of peace and life in your own communities.

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Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

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Our 2024 conference has now passed, but you can still purchase a ticket to get access to the recordings of the conference sessions! Important to note: Your ticket will arrive by email. Please ensure that you are using an email account that you will be able to access!

If you have any questions, please email info@rehumanizeintl.org.

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2024 Event Schedule
October 25–27, 2024 - Garden Hills Rec Center (339 Pine Tree Dr NE, Atlanta, GA)

Time

session title

session description

Friday, October 25

5:30–6:00PM (Eastern Time)

Check-In

Check in available for co-sponsors, speakers, and general attendees. This is time to set up booths, meet others, mill about, etc.

6:00–6:30PM

Welcome and Introduction

An address from the Rehumanize International team.

6:30–7:15PM

The Consistent Life Ethic: Radical Inclusivity in the Effort for Human Rights
Beth Fox, Rehumanize International

From abortion and embryo destruction to euthanasia, violence is pervasive in our healthcare systems, and minority groups are most affected. Beth Fox, MPH, will speak from her experience as a disability rights activist.

7:15–7:30PM

Networking Break

7:30–8:45PM

Choosing Life for Our Children: What Is Needed for an Authentically Pro-Life Culture
Marcia Lane-McGee
Constance Becker
Kelsey Hazzard, Secular Pro-Life
facilitated by Maria Oswalt

A conversation about pregnancy and parenting support that features a first-mom whose son was adopted, a teen mom, and a foster mom.

8:45–9:30PM

Exposing & Opposing Endless War
Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel

10:00PM

Evening Vigil

Join us as we gather for a vigil remembering victims of police violence. Location: Georgia Governor’s Mansion, 391 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA.

Saturday, October 26

7:30–8:15AM (Eastern Time)

Check-In for Speakers and Sponsors

This is time for speakers and sponsors to check in and set up as needed.

8:15–9:00AM

Check-In for General Attendees

Chat with others and get ready for the day!

9:00–9:15AM

Welcome

An address from the Rehumanize International team.

9:15–10:30AM

Don't Vote for Violence: Approaching Electoral Politics with a Whole-Life Ethic
Treneé McGee, Democrat and Connecticut State Representative
Melba Aguilar, former Republican candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives
Bill Fleming, American Solidarity Party of Georgia
Michael Jezewak, Rehumanize International
facilitated by Jack Champagne

A panel discussion on political strategies for voters interested in the Consistent Life Ethic.

10:30–10:45AM

Networking Break

10:45–11:30AM

Abolishing the Death Penalty: Strategies for Moving Forward
Abe Bonowitz, Death Penalty Action

Executions are increasing, and states that haven't killed in years are starting back up. If you are ready to take action, this is the starting point.

11:30AM–12:30PM

Rehumanizing Embryos: Property Law vs. Child Welfare Law in IVF, Divorce, Embryo Adoption, and Beyond
Caroline Antoun
Aimee Murphy, Rehumanize International

Caroline Antoun will share her story of losing parental rights to her unborn embryos because they are considered property and not people. Aimee Murphy will also share her experience with embryo adoption. This session will discuss the history of IVF, statistics around domestic violence and infertility, and the legal landscape around IVF and the protection of embryos.

12:30–1:30PM

Lunch Break (provided)

Lunch is provided! Use this time to eat and mingle. We encourage leaders to organize circle groups for discussion during this time as well.

1:45–2:15PM

Understanding MAID From An Anti-Ableist, Anti-Ageist Lens: The Fight for Life at the Intersection of Youth, Elder, and Disability Rights and Liberation
Kathleen O'Neil

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is often discussed in terms of dangers posed to the disabled and sometimes elders. Rarely is MAID recognized as also being a youth rights issue. This is the focus of this presentation, looking at the history and philosophy of MAID and how MAID discourse renders sick and disabled youth as subhuman property to dispose of as parents and doctors see fit. Ableism and anti-elder ageism will also be explored.

2:15–3:00PM

Resisting Militarization of Policing: Exposing the GILEE Connection from Atlanta to Palestine
Eva D., Strike Black

3:00–3:15PM

Networking Break

3:15–4:15PM

Across the Divide: CLE Conversation Tools in a Polarized World
Rosalyn Mitchell, Rehumanize Toronto
Miles Bedlan, Eagles for Life

This workshop presentation will focus on how to have conversations across the divide on controversial issues, particularly issues of peace and life.

4:15–4:45PM

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Unmasking AI's Potential to Dehumanize
Lauren Pope, Rehumanize International

Rehumanize International board member Lauren Pope will analyze how AI is impacting our humanity.

4:45–5:15PM

Resisting Affective Polarization: Rehumanizing Our Communities
Barbara Brown, Braver Angels of Georgia

Barbara Brown, state coordinator for the Georgia chapter of Braver Angels discusses how can we allow conservatives and liberals to get past destructive stereotypes and have civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving.

5:15–7:15PM

Dinner Break (off-campus, not provided)

Grab a bite to eat from one of the countless great restaurants in Atlanta! Return at 7:30PM for Create | Encounter!

7:30–10:30PM

Create | Encounter Release Party

Join us for an evening of art and inspiration! We will serve light fare, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages as we celebrate the winners of our annual Create | Encounter art contest.

Sunday, October 27

10:15AM–12:30PM (Eastern Time)

Brunch Meetup

Join the Rehumanize team for a Sunday brunch at Corner Bakery Cafe Buckhead: 3368 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA

1:15–2:30PM

Wrap-Up: Where Do We Go From Here?

A forum session led by Aimee Murphy on the future of our work for human rights.

Thanks to those who joined us October 25–27 in Atlanta, GA (or online via our hybrid livestream)!

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Get tickets to #Rehumanize2024 now!

2024 Event Schedule October 25–27, 2024 - Garden Hills Rec Center (339 Pine Tree Dr NE, Atlanta, GA)

Time

session title

session description

Check-In

Welcome and Introduction

The Consistent Life Ethic: Radical Inclusivity in the Effort for Human Rights Beth Fox, Rehumanize International

Networking Break

Choosing Life for Our Children: What Is Needed for an Authentically Pro-Life Culture Marcia Lane-McGee Constance Becker Kelsey Hazzard, Secular Pro-Life facilitated by Maria Oswalt

Exposing & Opposing Endless War Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel

Evening Vigil

Check-In for Speakers and Sponsors

Check-In for General Attendees

Welcome

Networking Break

Abolishing the Death Penalty: Strategies for Moving Forward Abe Bonowitz, Death Penalty Action

Rehumanizing Embryos: Property Law vs. Child Welfare Law in IVF, Divorce, Embryo Adoption, and Beyond Caroline Antoun Aimee Murphy, Rehumanize International

Lunch Break (provided)

Understanding MAID From An Anti-Ableist, Anti-Ageist Lens: The Fight for Life at the Intersection of Youth, Elder, and Disability Rights and Liberation Kathleen O'Neil

Resisting Militarization of Policing: Exposing the GILEE Connection from Atlanta to Palestine Eva D., Strike Black

Networking Break

Across the Divide: CLE Conversation Tools in a Polarized World Rosalyn Mitchell, Rehumanize Toronto Miles Bedlan, Eagles for Life

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Unmasking AI's Potential to Dehumanize Lauren Pope, Rehumanize International

Resisting Affective Polarization: Rehumanizing Our Communities Barbara Brown, Braver Angels of Georgia

Dinner Break (off-campus, not provided)

Create | Encounter Release Party

Brunch Meetup

Wrap-Up: Where Do We Go From Here?

2024 Event Schedule
October 25–27, 2024 - Garden Hills Rec Center (339 Pine Tree Dr NE, Atlanta, GA)

The Consistent Life Ethic: Radical Inclusivity in the Effort for Human Rights
Beth Fox, Rehumanize International

Choosing Life for Our Children: What Is Needed for an Authentically Pro-Life Culture
Marcia Lane-McGee
Constance Becker
Kelsey Hazzard, Secular Pro-Life
facilitated by Maria Oswalt

Exposing & Opposing Endless War
Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel

Abolishing the Death Penalty: Strategies for Moving Forward
Abe Bonowitz, Death Penalty Action

Rehumanizing Embryos: Property Law vs. Child Welfare Law in IVF, Divorce, Embryo Adoption, and Beyond
Caroline Antoun
Aimee Murphy, Rehumanize International

Understanding MAID From An Anti-Ableist, Anti-Ageist Lens: The Fight for Life at the Intersection of Youth, Elder, and Disability Rights and Liberation
Kathleen O'Neil

Resisting Militarization of Policing: Exposing the GILEE Connection from Atlanta to Palestine
Eva D., Strike Black

Across the Divide: CLE Conversation Tools in a Polarized World
Rosalyn Mitchell, Rehumanize Toronto
Miles Bedlan, Eagles for Life

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Unmasking AI's Potential to Dehumanize
Lauren Pope, Rehumanize International

Resisting Affective Polarization: Rehumanizing Our Communities
Barbara Brown, Braver Angels of Georgia