Dr. Watenapugh is a Professor of Human Rights Studies, and the founding director of the Human Rights Studies program at University of California Davis. We recognize Dr. Watenpaugh for the reciprocity in his community-based work, exceptional rigor of scholarly work, a significant focus on accessibility of scholarly products, and research that is both highly generative and of significant public impact. This award specifically recognizes Article 26 Backpack, a universal human rights tool that empowers academic and employment mobility. The project serves those whose education has been disrupted by war, natural disaster, or economic collapse shape, store and share elements of their professional and educational identity. By providing a way to safely store and share educational background, employment history, professional achievements and goals, the Article 26 Backpack builds pathways of connection and inclusion, especially for refugee and at-risk youth.