The Advocates for Human Rights implements international human rights standards to promote civil society and to reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and communities around the world.

What Are "Human Rights"?
Human rights are standards that allow all people to live with dignity, freedom, equality, justice, and peace. Human rights are essential to the full development of individuals and communities.


Human rights are also part of international law, contained in treaties and declarations that spell out specific rights countries are required to uphold. Countries often incorporate human rights in national, state, and local laws.


Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.