Justice Defenders Program
Supporting human rights defenders around the world who face retaliation for their work.
Center for Human Rights
Mobilizing lawyers to defend threatened advocates, protect vulnerable communities, and hold governments accountable under law
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Defense Industry Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance
This report offers guidance to assist defense exporters in preventing the misuse of their products and services in the commission of human rights abuses. (PC: UN Photo/shareef sarhan).
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The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on Human Rights Defenders in India
This report and video series examine the relationship between internet shutdowns and challenges to the work of human rights defenders in India. Their findings are stark: Under the guise of “maintaining law and order,” the government now relies upon internet shutdowns to silence dissent and limit the rights to freedom of press and expression.
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Expert Working Group Report: Promoting Anti-Corruption Activities in Central America
To address the threat of kleptocratic governance in Northern Central America, the ABA established a diverse, inter-disciplinary Expert Working Group to examine lessons learned from past anti-corruption efforts and provide recommendations.
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Reports, Articles & Publications
View the Center's materials relating to human rights violations, rule of law, and governmental accountability around the world.
Eleanor Roosevelt Prize for Global Human Rights Advancement
With the blessing of the Roosevelt family, CHR in 2018 established the annual Eleanor Roosevelt Prize for Global Human Rights Advancement to recognize persons and organizations having a positive, enduring, and global impact in advancing the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which Eleanor Roosevelt championed.
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Center Leadership
The Center consists of an executive board, chaired by Roula Allouch, special counselors and an advisory council, all appointed by the ABA president. Liaisons to the Center are appointed by ABA entities and external organizations.
