The Promise Institute for Human Rights
With our innovative courses, globally renowned experts, and opportunities to launch students into human rights careers, there is no better place to study human rights law than The Promise Institute for Human Rights.
Advancing Indigenous Housing Rights in Los Angeles: International Best Practices and a Legal Framework
We’re excited to join the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission in announcing the release of a pivotal new report authored by our Human Rights in Action Clinic students, led by Prof. Joseph Berra.
Los Angeles County is home to the largest population of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States, and due to the legacy of systemic racism and genocide, this population endures disproportionate homelessness – a risk that is increasing with each passing year.
Learn More and Read Our ReportRead our Symposium with Just Security
Just Security is an online forum for the rigorous analysis of security, democracy, foreign policy, and rights. This symposium – a collaboration between The Promise Institute and Just Security – expands on insights captured by our in-person symposium speakers and elevates some of the most pressing questions about the relationship between AI and human rights.
Dive InJustice & Accountability for Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh Project
This project seeks to address impunity for international crimes perpetrated against Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh and parts of Armenia by the Azerbaijan government since 2020 to the present.
Backed by rigorous open-source investigation, fact-finding, and legal research and analysis, the project calls for concrete justice and accountability measures to be taken by states and international and regional courts and mechanisms in order to prevent further atrocities, address violations of the rights of Armenian refugees, and promote peace in the region.
Explore the ProjectEvents
Gender Justice: Avenues for Accountability for Gender-Based Crimes in Afghanistan
Learn MoreHolding Corporations Accountable for Human Rights Violations: The Case Doe v. Chiquita Brands in the Context of the Justice and Peace Process in Colombia
Learn MoreCourses
We offer an inspiring education in human rights that goes far beyond the law.
Faculty / Experts
Our professors, lecturers, speakers, fellows and researchers represent the vanguard of human rights thinking.
Output
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Press/Media Appearances
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Court Cases
A valuable resource hub for information related to our publicized cases — including context, court documents and more
Publications
Garífuna Territorial Reparation: A Report from the Field
Climate Injustice in Haiti and the Case for Reparations
English Executive Summary: Climate Injustice in Haiti and the Case for Reparations
Haitian Kreyól Executive Summary: Enjistis Klimatik an Ayiti ak Demann pou Reparasyon
Haitian Kreyól: Enjistis Klimatik an Ayiti ak Demann pou Reparasyon
Advancing Indigenous Housing Rights in Los Angeles
The Use of Open Source Investigation Methods in Tracking Environmental Harms
Setting Institutional Priorities on Climate Reparations & Racial Justice: Learning from Social Movements
Summary List of Election Deniers and Skeptics Elected to Office During the 2022 U.S. Midterms
UC Student Research Team Monitors the 2022 Midterm Elections for Voter Suppression and Misinformation
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