What We Do: Summary of Work
The Human Rights Project (HRP) is a domestic human rights organization, one of only a handful of organizations in the United States working to apply globally accepted human rights standards to domestic social policy. We are one of eight projects of the Urban Justice Center, an anti-poverty non profit organization that serves New York City's most vulnerable residents through a combination of direct legal service, systemic advocacy, community education and political organizing.
Advocacy and Organizing
Through collaborations with community based, social service, advocacy, and grassroots organizations, HRP facilitates the use of international human rights mechanisms with which to hold the government accountable to protecting human rights. HRP organizes domestic groups to engage in different UN mechanisms including shadow reporting, meeting with special rapporteurs, UN conferences, and treaty ratification. HRP also works with groups on how to implement human rights treaties at the local, state and national levels.
Trainings and Public Education
HRP offers educational materials, workshops, trainings and technical assistance to facilitate the use of the human rights framework in advancing social justice and good governance. The HRP website is also a resource for educational materials and resources on human rights. HRP also establishes other venues to foster public education and dialogue on human rights norms. HRP’s public education programs include supporting the realization of human rights through good governance and enhanced civic participation.
Documentation & Monitoring
HRP coordinates human rights monitoring efforts that document and expose human rights violations in the provision of government services. We also partner with advocacy organizations to develop human rights documentation projects that fit their advocacy goals. Based on our findings, we publish information to progressively impact public opinion and social policy.
Other Services
HRP serves as a resource for groups and individuals who need information or referrals on remedying human rights violations.
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