Today, October 11, is the first International Day of the Girl Child. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution last December to “recognize girls’ rights and highlight the unique […]
Read MoreOctober 2012
HRI Named Nonprofit Communicator of the Year Finalist
We are pleased to announce Human Rights Initiative has been chosen as one of three finalists as Nonprofit Communicator of the Year for the 2012 Awards of Excellence, presented by […]
Read MoreExecutive Director: Law Man Walking
HRI’s Executive Director Bill Holston, an avid hiker, has recently written an article for D Magazine’s Front Burner blog about his last hike of the summer. Bill went hiking in […]
Read MoreNew Report Examines the Status of Refugees & Asylees in the U.S.
The Migration Policy Institute has released a new report on the current status on asylees and refugees in the U.S. The report, entitled, “US in Focus: Refugees and Asylees in […]
Read MoreRomney and DACA
As the race to White House reaches it’s final lap, the fate of immigration, in particular, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), continues to play a key role. This week […]
Read MoreTrafficking and Politics
Last week, President Obama announced efforts to combat human trafficking in the U.S. and around the globe. Trafficking, which affects more than 20 million around the world, is also found […]
Read MoreFood for Thought: “Half the Sky”
Food for Thought is a regular feature profiling books, music, movies, and art with a human rights angle. This week PBS (KERA in Dallas), will air New York Times journalists’ […]
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