News & Commentary about Human Rights

The ACLU Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

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Apr 1, 2010

Trouble at Home: Domestic Workers Speak Out Against Exploitation and Abuse

Mar 22, 2010

From Sharpeville to Selma: Ongoing Struggles for Equality

Mar 18, 2010

A Vote for CEDAW is a Vote for Women

Mar 8, 2010

International Women's Day: A Celebration of a World Advancing Women's Human Rights

Mar 3, 2010

New Report Profiles ACLU Successes in Limiting Racial Profiling and Combatting Violence Against Women

Mar 1, 2010

Celebrate Human Rights Successes Tonight

Mar 1, 2010

A Celebration Women's History Month: Envisioning a World Advancing Women's Human Rights

Feb 17, 2010

Suicidal, in Solitary, and 17

Feb 10, 2010

7 Years and 7 Paragraphs Underscore Need for Accountability for Torture

Feb 1, 2010

Georgia Law Will Safeguard Children from Abusive Military Recruitment