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BUILDING A PEOPLE-CENTERED MOVEMENT

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Conferences & Convenin 7
Issue Areas 6
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Member Or anizations 4
Leadershi & Board Of Directors 2-3
About Us 1
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3. A Coordinating Center team of staff, interns
and volunteers based in Atlanta and New
York manages the day-to-day work of
USHRN. We are a team of thematic experts,
organizers, education specialists, trainers,
communications experts, and human rights
activists. In 2012,Ejim Dike,formerly Director
of the Urban Justice Center Human Rights
Program, joined USHRN as its Executive
Director, bringing with her a new vision and
renewed energy. A Board of Directors
governs USHRN made up of grassroots
activists, long-time community organizers,
and leading human rights experts .
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USHRNservesasa facilitator anda catalyst
to buildandexpandthe baseof the domestichuman
rights movement, supporting the growth of an
active,multi-sectormovement- onethat utilizesthe
humanrights frame to identify the root causesof
violationsandto call on governmentto addressthe
realitieson the ground. Currently USHRNis made
up of more than 300 member and partner
organizations working on multiple human rights
issues. USHRNremainsananchorof the domestic
rights movementandsupportsa bold, broad-based
people-centeredhumanrights movement-one that
is led by people most directly impacted by right s
violations; comprised primarily of grassrootsand
community based groups and individualsworking
collectively and acrossissueareas;and highlights
the humanrightsconcernsof the leastpopularand
most overlooked groups in our society including
peoplelivinginor nearpoverty,peoplecaughtup in
the system of mass incarceration ,undocumented
immigrants, poor single mothers, persons with
disabilities,andindigenouspeoples.• - ••
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4. Candace Coffman Is the Office
Manager for the US Human Rights
Network. She has been actively
Involved with several women's rights
(specifically domestic violence and
reproductiveJustice)andanimalrights
organizations throughout metro
Atlantaand In Arkansas.
As National Education Coordinator,
Yolande supports our members and
partners In building and strengthening
their capa<:lty In human rights
education,organizing,and advocacy.
Yolandebringsa wealthof experience
as an Instructor, community educator.
research&r. project manager, mentor,
and program coordinator to the
Network.
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RachelFowlerIsAssociateDirectorat
the US Human Rights Network.
She Joined USHRN In 2008 after
working with Thecarter Centerfor 16
years to promote human rights and
democracy In countries around the
globe.At the Center Rachelmanaged
and directed human rights and
democracyprolects.
Sacajawea "Saki" Hall Is the
Membership Coordinator at the US
Human Rights Network. She also
produces the Network's podcast
highlighting humanrights IssuesInthe
UnitedStates.Sakihasbeenanactivist
joumallst for 10 years and regularly
reports on humanrights Issues.
Key Staff Members
Staff leadership
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5. Co-Director of Project
Soulh: Inslilule for Ihe
Ellmlnallon of Poverty
& Genocide.
EmeryWright
(Treasurer) Director of
Ihe Washlnglon Office
of Pena l R eform
International (PRI)from
2002 102008.
Dr. Ellen Dorsey
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RJ Thompson Esg. human rights lawyer,
organizer and educator, and Miami High Road
Coordinator with the RestaurantOpportunities
centers united (ROCUnlled)
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Yaqui Indian Nation ,
Executive Director of
the International Indian
Trealy Council (IITC)
Andrea Carmen
(Secretary) Executive
Director of the Wallace
Global Fund In
Washington, D.C.
Jennl Galnsborough
Senior Ma nager of
Initiatives for Girls and
Women at the NoVo
Foundation.
Puja Dhawan
(Vice Chair) Human
rights and democratic
developmenl speclallsl,
National Democratic
InSlllule's (NOI) Senior
Assoclale and Regional
Director for So uthern
and East Africa.
Coordinator for the
International Worker
Justice Campaign ,
member of Black
Workers for Justice
(BWFJ), Million Worker
March, and Ihe Black
Lefl Un lly Nelwork
(BLUN).
Saladin Muhammad
(Chair) Olreclor of Ihe
International Women's
Human Rlghls Clinic al
Ihe City University of
New York (CU NY)
Schoolof Law.
Cynthia Soohoo
Board Of Directors

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Notable Members
USHRNmembership - which spans many thousands -- is diverse and vibrant. Our
more than 300 • • • , vary in size, focus and scope of
work. Member groups are large, nationally-focused organizations, theme-specific
organizations, rnultl-lssue organizations, and small, community based organizations
working to address issues impacting their local communities. Individual members
represent the growing number of domestic human rights leaders and defenders.
USHRNmember organizations include:
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7. HumanRightsat Home Campaign
Once And ForAll Campaign:
National Planof Action
for RacialJustice
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CAT:Convention Against Torture
ICERD:The International Convention
on the Elimination of all forms
of RacialDiscrimination
TheUDHRCampaign 2013
Read the latest report "Advancing Human
Rights: A Status Report on Human Rights in the
United States· (Released International Human
Rights Day, Dec. 10) here
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ICCPR: International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights
UPR: Universal Periodic Review

8. • Convention Against Torture (CAT)
• Convention on the Elimination of all forms
of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
• Children's Rights & Youth Justice
• Criminal Justice
• Death Penalty
• Disability Rights
• Domestic Surveillance
• Economic Justice
• Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
• Education
• Environmental Justice
• Foreign Policy
• Health and Healthcare
• Human Rights Education
• Human Rights Treaties and Mechanisms
• International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR)
• Immigrant & Refugee Rights
• Indigenous Rights
• Land Rights
• LGBTQI
• Media Justice
• Militarism
• Police Brutality
• Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War
• Poverty
• Prison Industrial Complex
• Prisoner Rights
• Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
• Racial Profiling
• Rendition
• Reproductive Justice
• Right to Food & Food Justice
• Right to Housing
• Right to Water
• Sacred Sites
• Sexual Rights
• Torture
• Violence Against Women
• Voting Rights
• War Crimes
• War on Terrorism
• Women's Rights
• Worker's Rights and Labor
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Advancing Human Rights
USHRN members gathe r at member meetings and regional
meetings to network and co llaborate on multiple human rights
issue areas. Annual member meetings provide opportunity for
members to inform USHRN'sprogram and advocacy work as well
as to review and inform our strategic di rection. One to two
regional member meetings are also held each year, which focus on
local and regional rights concerns and seek to link local advocacy
efforts to national efforts.
On a biannual basis USHRN hosts a national human rights
conference, . • , that brings hundreds of
human rights and social just ice activists, practitioners, and
advocates together to share experiences and success stories ,
identify areas for collaboration, and reflect on the state of the U .S.
human rights movement, including identifying pressing issuesand
current challenges.
Learn more about our 2013 nationa l biannual conference
ADVANCING HUMANRIGHTS2013:Dignity. Justice. Action." , .

10. Click here to access all of our informational and media resources
The USHumanRightsNetwork is very pleased to learn that MarissaAlexander, who was
unjustlysentenced to 20years for defending herself from an abusive partner, has been
granted a new trial" said EjimDike,Executive Director of the USHuman RightsNetwork.
Read more
USHuman Rights Network Responds to New Trial for Marissa Alexander (Press
Statement)
In commemoration of the "National Day of Action" for the International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights(ICCPR),the USHumanRightsNetwork (USHRN)members and allies
will hold a massTwitter rally today from Noon to 4 p.m. ESTto raise awareness around key
human rights issuesthat the United Stateshascontinuously neglected to remedy or
address. Read more
USHRNon ICCPRReview Postponement (Press Statement)
TheUSHumanRightsNetwork ICCPRTaskForce is deeply disappointed by the postpone-
ment of the United Nation's review of U.S.compliance with the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights," said USHRNExecutive Director EjimDike. Read more
National Day of Action for Human Rights Kicks Off with Mass Twitter Rally (Press
Release)
On Saturday,December 7,human rights, political, and social justice advocates from
around the country will join in Atlanta, Georgia to honor the year's most inspiring and
dedicated leaders with the "2013USHuman RightsMovement BuildersAward." Read
more
USHRNPresented Awards to 7Visionary Leaders at Conference (Press Release)
Lumumba to Receive Human Rights Award (Jackson Free Press)
TheUSHumanRightsNetwork hasannounced it will honor JacksonMayor Chokwe
Lumumbaand six others with the 2013U.S.Advancing HumanRightsAward. The
Atlanta-based organization describes itself on its web site as "a team of thematic experts,
organizers, education specialists,trainers,communications experts, and human rights
activists." Read more
In more than 30so-called shadow reports filed by the U.S.HumanRightsNetwork
(USHRN),advocacy groups raised a number of concerns and issues,including racial
profiling, gun violence, stop-and-frisk policies and StandYourGround laws. Read more
U.S.Under U.N. Microscope for Widespread Human Rights Violations (Voice of Russia)
On the sidelines of the UNGeneral Assembly taking place this week in New York,the
USHRNsubmitted a total of 31reports of human rights violations to the UN HumanRights
Committee. EjimDike,the executive director of the USHRN,said the vast number of
submissions reflects growing concern over human rights violations in the US.Read more
Does the U.S.Meet Its Own International Human Rights Standards (MSNBC)
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