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The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµHuman Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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Jul 29, 2016

In America, the UN Finds the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association Are Being Eroded, and Race Plays a Big Factor

In America, the UN Finds the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association Are Being Eroded, and Race Plays a Big Factor

Jun 15, 2016

CIA Releases New and Gruesome Details on Its Torture Program

CIA Releases New and Gruesome Details on Its Torture Program

Mar 2, 2016

President Obama, When It Comes to Human Rights, We Need More Action, Not Words

President Obama, When It Comes to Human Rights, We Need More Action, Not Words

Feb 25, 2016

When Immigration Detention Becomes a Death Sentence

When Immigration Detention Becomes a Death Sentence

Nov 20, 2015

There’s Only One Country That Hasn’t Ratified the Convention on Children's Rights: US

There’s Only One Country That Hasn’t Ratified the Convention on Children's Rights: US

Aug 10, 2015

President Obama Wants to Continue Imprisoning Immigrant Families

President Obama Wants to Continue Imprisoning Immigrant Families

Jul 30, 2015

The US Must Follow Through on Its Promises to Protect the Victims of Modern-Day Slavery

The US Must Follow Through on Its Promises to Protect the Victims of Modern-Day Slavery

Jul 30, 2015

President Obama Needs to Stop Repeating FDR’s Worst Mistake and End Family Detention Now

President Obama Needs to Stop Repeating FDR’s Worst Mistake and End Family Detention Now

Jul 27, 2015

Deported Migrants Are Stripped of Their Dignity. They Shouldn’t Also Be Stripped of Their Belongings.

Deported Migrants Are Stripped of Their Dignity. They Shouldn’t Also Be Stripped of Their Belongings.

Jun 29, 2015

Cubans See Freedom and Internet Access as One

Cubans See Freedom and Internet Access as One