Honors and Recognitions

Honors and Recognitions

Honors and Recognitions

Established in 2008, International Solidarity for Human Rights has become a leading voice for Human Rights Education in South Florida. Our work has earned two Guinness World Records and proclamations from Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami and the City of Doral, honoring both the organization and the leadership of its directors, along with community awards and a Cesar Chavez Award nomination.

2Guinness World Records
4Government Proclamations
3Awards & Nominations
2008Founded
Miami-Dade County proclamation of Elizabeth Sanchez Vega Day, December 10, 2022

December 10, 2022

Elizabeth Sanchez Vega Day

Proclamation by the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Miami-Dade County proclamation of Devorah Sasha Day, December 10, 2022

December 10, 2022

Devorah Sasha Day

Proclamation by the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Guinness World Records certificate for the longest organised crime prevention lesson, 2018

March 8–9, 2018

Guinness World Record

Longest organised crime prevention lesson, with Miami Dade College, in Miami, Florida.

City of Doral proclamation of Human Rights Day in Doral, 2016

December 10, 2016

Human Rights Day in Doral

Proclamation by the City of Doral honoring ISHR and Miami Dade College West Campus.

Maya Angelou Legacy Leadership Award 2016

2016

Maya Angelou Legacy Leadership Award

Presented at the 2nd Annual Powerful Women Empowering Young Women Conference at Miami Dade College, North Campus, by the F.A.C.E. Program, Suze Guillaume, MDC North Campus students and community leaders.

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Philantroguia Sembrando Semillas Award 2012

2012

Sembrando Semillas Award

Awarded by Philantroguia to ISHR President Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas, honoring individuals whose dedicated volunteerism has made a significant impact on those in need in their community.

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Cesar Chavez Award Nomination 2012

March 30, 2012

Cesar Chavez Award Nomination

As a nominee for the Cesar Chavez Award, International Solidarity for Human Rights received an invitation to the White House.

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City of Miami proclamation of Human Rights Day in Miami, December 10, 2010

December 10, 2010

Human Rights Day in Miami

Proclamation by the City of Miami honoring ISHR and Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus as human rights defenders.

Guinness World Records certificate for the longest marathon reading aloud by a team, 2009

November 3–13, 2009

Guinness World Record

Longest marathon reading aloud by a team, reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus.