Wayne County Students to Address UN on Nuclear Disarmament & Environmental Justice

(L-R), Operation Refuge youth leader Sidney Fasion; youth delegate Melanie Gonzalez, Wayne Memorial High School with her mother (at back); Rebecca Irby, PEAC Institute;  youth delegate Demari Jenning, Wayne Memorial HS and her mother (Courtesy of Operation Refuge) This March, a group of passionate high school students from Wayne County will take their voices and their creativity to the world stage. Traveling to New York City, they will present at the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) conference, using art, poetry, and digital storytelling to advocate for peace, justice, and a nuclear-free future. A new program aimed at helping students is being launched thanks to the hard work of three wonderful organizations. Operation Refuge, a nonprofit organization based in Inkster, Michigan, is dedicated to serving the community. The PEAC Institute is known for providing valuable educational resources and support to learners. Lastly, the Greater Detroit Chapter of the United Nations Association focuses on promoting global citizenship and awareness. Together, these organizations are teaming up to empower students and create valuable opportunities for their growth and development. Leading the student delegation is Rebecca Irby, founder and president of PEAC Institute, who was a key member of the...