Human Rights

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment."

The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Pat teaching Chilean military officers about human rights.

Pat teaching Chilean military officers about human rights.

A well-known expert in the field of human rights, Pat's work has taken him from Chile to Mexico to Nigeria, educating foreign military officers, meeting with human rights workers and NGO representatives, and creating the first-ever human rights curriculum for a Regional Academic Center of the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense.  

A highly sought lecturer for the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies at the National Defense University, Pat frequently speaks, publishes, and leads workshops and conferences throughout the U.S. and Latin America on human rights, rule of law, and conflict resolution. 

Pat's human rights specializations include:

  • Training, education, and workshops

  • Curriculum building

  • Evaluations of human rights projects and programs

  • Research and writing

  • Forecasting and strategy

For a complete list of Pat's speaking topics, visit his presentations page. To view his CV, click here. And to inquire about Pat's availability, contact him here