US Human Rights Network

Who makes up the US Human Rights Network?
The US Human Rights Network is made up of organizations and individuals working to bring the United States into compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other internationally recognized human rights instruments by applying the standards and principles within those instruments to domestic and foreign policy priorities.
 
Why join?
Access to human rights resources and activist tools, trainings, a national network of organizations and individuals working to build a human rights culture in the US, and much more...
Eligibility
The US Human Rights Network requires all organizations and individuals interested in joining the Network to adhere to our Core Principles:
·         Human Rights are Interdependent and Universal
·         Human Rights include Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
·         Human Rights are Protected through Building Social Movements
·         Human Rights Movements must ensure Leadership by those Directly Affected
·         Human Rights Advocacy must always Respect the Diversity within Communities
·         Human Rights Organizations must be Financially Responsible and Accountable
Membership
Members receive updates, increased visibility, and capacity building opportunities. Members are also eligible to vote in elections, join a caucus, take advantage of on-line discussion groups, and participate in bi-annual conferences.
Join a Caucus
The US Human Rights Network (USHRN) is organized around a caucus structure.  Caucuses function as working groups that share information, identify strategies, and capacity building needs, as well as explore potential collaborations.
As a member, there are other opportunities for you to get involved by joining one or more of the following caucuses:
Criminal Punishment Caucus
Death Penalty Caucus
Immigration and Refugee Caucus
Discrimination Caucus
Economic and Social Rights Caucus
Documentation Caucus
Scholarship Caucus
Education Caucus
Organizing Caucus
Legal Caucus
Health Caucus
Housing Caucus
Workers' Rights Caucus