Sometimes gratitude is a practice to keep our minds strong in trying times. And sometime gratitude is a means to celebrate. This new year, we’re shouting from the rooftops in […]
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HRI Honors Local Human Rights Champions at Annual Event, 12/10
DALLAS – Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) is honoring this year’s prestigious Angel of Freedom award winners, at its annual storytelling event, Stories Form the HeART: Rock Your […]
Read MoreHRI Rings in International Human Rights Day with December 10 Celebration of Immigrant Strength
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2021 Contact: Kali Cohn, 972-638-7438, kcohn@hrionline.org DALLAS – Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI), a Dallas-area non-profit organization, will be ringing in this International […]
Read MorePlease join us in celebrating the power of community to share joy!
All month, HRI is collecting donations to help families purchase gifts and necessities for Holiday Wish. “Thanks to generous support, we’ve been able to provide unprecedented aid through the pandemic,” […]
Read MoreNew Social Services Director
HRI extends our heartfelt thanks to departing Social Services Director, Elisandra De La Cruz, who is leaving HRI on 11/5/2021. During her tenure, Elisandra developed the Youth Empowerment Program, which […]
Read MoreHuman Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) Statement on Biden Administration’s Plans to Reinstate Remain in Mexico / MPP
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2021 Contact: Maryam Baig 469-581-2518 mbaig@hrionline.org DALLAS – This weekend, high-level government officials continued to be complicit in racist and cruel border policies, […]
Read MoreHRI Statement: The Haitian Situation
Like many of you, we have watched with horror the images of Border Patrol agents on horseback, striking refugees with their saddle reins. Thousands of Haitian refugees have made their […]
Read MoreHRI at the Texas Literacy Conference
Literacy Texas hosted its annual conference with the focus on adult literacy, early childhood education, and immigration. HRI was asked to present with the focus on understanding immigration and refugees. Advocacy […]
Read MoreHRI’s Statement on the Current Afghan Situation
As Afghan refugees arrive in North Texas, Human Rights Initiative remains strong in our core belief: refugees and migrants are resilient people who have survived unbearable circumstances including violence […]
Read MoreHRI is Hiring!
Development Coordinator Position Summary (Dallas, TX (currently hybrid remote/in-person) HRI seeks a passionate human rights advocate to join our team as a Development Coordinator. Duties include CRM management and administration, […]
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