New Report!
Human Rights at Home: A Domestic Policy Blueprint for the New Administration
A new
report released by the American Constitution Society on Friday, October 31, and authored by Catherine Powell, Associate Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, lays out a series of recommendations for ensuring that the next Administration will honor the United States' commitment to human rights not only overseas but at home, in U.S. domestic policy. It points to the relevance of human rights principles to domestic issues such as: inequalities in access to housing, education, jobs, and health care; the application of the death penalty; and the prohibition of torture. NESRI Executive Director Cathy Albisa served on the Blueprint’s Advisory Group.
A pdf of the final Blueprint >>>
A video link of the launch event >>>
New Video!
October 31: Montana voices for healthcare as a human right: view the first in a series of short videos featuring Montana residents talking about their experiences in the healthcare system. The series starts with a story told by Mary Caferro, who came to the Montana legislature knowing that health care is a human right.
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New Publication!
Teachers Talk: School Culture, Safety and Human Rights
A new report by NESRI and Teachers Unite shows that New York City public school teachers support a holistic human rights approach to improving school discipline and safety.
Press Release >>>
Full Report >>>
Article in Gotham Schools >>>
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