various schools, universities, media outlets and other audiences on U.S.-Africa policy and effective campaign organizing and advocacy strategies. Presently, she teaches a course on "Conflict and Peace in the Horn of Africa" at the University of Minnesota. Awards In April 2012, Araia was honored by the White House as its 2012 Champion of Change for her work with DAWN. The organization was additionally presented the Diaspora African Forum Bridge Builder Award by the African Union. In 2013, Araia was also selected as the AU's Diaspora Awardee of the Year. References External links Champions of Change - Semhar Araia 1970s births Living people American people of Eritrean descent Eritrean activists Eritrean women activists Eritrean lawyers Lawyers from New York City Marquette University Law School alumni University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) alumni Activists from New York City