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The US Human Rights Network was formed to promote US accountability to universal human rights standards by building linkages between organizations and individuals. The Network strives to build a human rights culture in the United States that puts those directly affected by human rights violations, with a special emphasis on grassroots organizations and social movements, in a central leadership role. The Network also works towards connecting the US human rights movement with the broader US social justice movement and human rights movements around the world.
The principles that guide the Network and its member organizations and individuals are:
* Human rights are interdependent and universal
* Human rights include civil, political, economic,social, and cultural rights
* Human rights are protected through building socialmovements
* Human rights movements must ensure leadership by those directly affected
* Human rights advocacy must always respect the diversity within communities
* Human rights organizations must be financially responsible and accountable
Presently, the Network is governed by a Coordinating Committee composed of leading human rights organizers, lawyers, policy analysts, educators, researchers and scholars. The leadership also includes individuals directly affected by human rights violations. The Coordinating Committee meets regularly to identify the ongoing needs and functions of the network and its members.
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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
June 26 marks the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The spotlight has been shining for months on U.S....
United States
Torture/ill treatment
Housing Activist Arrested during demonstrations in New Orleans
Housing activist arrested during peaceful demonstrations in New Orleans against the illegal demolition of public housing.
Etats-Unis d'Amérique
Arrestation arbitraire, Discrimination raciale, Logement
Stop the Public Housing Demolition in New Orleans
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to demolish more than 4,600 public housing units in New Orleans, a move that constitutes a major violation of human rights and will...
United States
Freedom of opinion & expression, Housing, Racial discrimination
HUD & The City of New Orleans Lock Doors on the people
After hours of protest, the doors are locked to the people, as developers ignore the demand for housing and human rights in New Orleans.
Etats-Unis d'Amérique
Logement
Human Rights Activist Arrested
Human Rights Activist arrested during peaceful demonstrations in New Orleans against the demolishment of Public housing
Etats-Unis d'Amérique
New Orleans: Human Rights Activist Arrested
Human Rights Activist arrested during peaceful demonstrations in New Orleans against the demolition of Public housing
United States
Housing, Natural disasters, Poverty
Call To Action: Stop the Public Housing Demolition in New Orleans
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to demolish more than 4,600 public housing units in New Orleans, a move that constitutes a major violation of human rights and will...
