On November 21, 2022, students from the M.A. in Human Rights program at The Catholic University of America visited the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, D.C., as part of their ongoing formation in the dignity of the human person and the defense of fundamental freedoms. The trip was organized by Dr. William Saunders, Director of the Center for Human Rights, and featured a private tour led by Dr. Lee Edwards, Founder of the Museum and a longtime advocate for human liberty.
The museum documents the historical and contemporary impact of communism around the world...

On October 7, 2022, The Catholic University of America’s Center for Human Rights and the Institute for Human Ecology co-sponsored a public conversation titled “Communism and Human Freedom” in Washington, D.C. The event featured Dr. William Saunders, Director of the Center for Human Rights, alongside Dr. Lee Edwards, Founder of the Victims of Communism Museum. Together, they presented a powerful exploration of what we can learn from past resistance to communism in order to confront its modern forms.
The discussion opened with a stark reminder of communism’s historical toll...