Honoring their leadership and heeding their call for recognition, reparations, protection, and access to resources.
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Congress and the White House must restart efforts to deliver much-needed pandemic aid.
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The president’s failure to condemn white supremacy, efforts to spread doubt about the election, and misrepresent his record, mark a sad and frightening day for our nation.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s replacement will impact human rights for decades to come.
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The Escazú Agreement is an international milestone for the shaping and recognition of environmental human rights.
Go to article: The Escazú Agreement: A Glimpse of Hope for Honduran Environmental Defenders
Our Chief Program Officer & VP Rachel Gore Freed, trained as a lawyer, reflects on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's achievements.
Go to article: Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy: Defending Human Rights, Democracy, and Dissent
Many human rights issues demand our urgent attention on this United Nations day of reflection.
Go to article: World Peace Day Calls Us Into Commiseration, Contemplation, and Commitment
The 9th Circuit decision in Ramos v. Nielsen underlines the need for legislative solution
Go to article: UUSC Deplores Ruling in TPS Case; Calls on Congress to Act
Nearly two decades since the creation of DHS in response to 9/11, the agency is the enabler of governmental abuse of immigrants.
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Learn more about key policy updates related to UUSC's work.
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