Human
Rights
Project
The Human Rights Project works at the local and national levels to equip advocates with information and tools to promote domestic compliance with universally accepted human rights standards.
THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT PROMOTES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE U.S. INCLUDING ECONOMIC AND SEXUAL RIGHTS.
Educate
HRP engages in human rights education for communities, policy makers and the media
Advocate
HRP uses regional and global mechanisms to hold U.S. government accountable to international human rights law
Monitor
HRP monitors local and federal government compliance with regional and global human rights standards
Our Resources
Arts and Human Rights Report
The freedom to participate in arts and cultural work is itself a human right. We situate ourself in the timeless tradition of using the arts to raise consciousness, build community, and enunciate social inequities.
Policy Analysis: The Human Right to Paid Sick Leave
Paid sick leave is a human right. Learn how the United States and New York City fail low-income women of color.
Issue Brief on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Learn about the seven bills in NY City Council, which would if passed, begin to reverse long-standing trends of unfulfilled human rights related to criminal justice.
Contact
Human
Rights
Project
We welcome your questions and comments
Main Office
40 Rector Street, 9th FlNew York, NY 10006
Telephone: 646.602.5600
Email: hrp@urbanjustice.org
Hours
M-F: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Please note: HRP does not provide any client services and is by appointment only.
