The Promise Institute for Human Rights (Los Angeles)
Here in Los Angeles…
Welcome! Explore our website to learn more about our programs, events, faculty, and why we’re the home for human rights at UCLA.
…and in Europe
Looking for our European office?
Head to The Promise Institute (Europe) website to learn more about their programs, events, and student opportunities.
Watershed Ruling
A federal court issued a major ruling in favor of the Plaintiffs in Garcia v. City of Los Angeles, which challenges the City’s longstanding practice of seizing and destroying unhoused people’s property.
In a rare move, the judge issued terminating sanctions after finding that the City had engaged in repeated misconduct over the seven-year case — including fabricating and altering key evidence.
More about Garcia v. City of Los Angeles2025 Annual Report
The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA is pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report reflecting our work in both Los Angeles and Europe. We remain committed to uniting people around our shared mission to advance human rights and empower the next generations of lawyers, leaders, and advocates.
Dive InLatest News:
Faculty Director Earns MacArthur Foundation Chair Appointment
We are excited to share that our Faculty Director, Professor of Law Anna Spain Bradley has been appointed as the MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights!
Professor Spain Bradley noted “We are living in a time in human history when the ideals of international justice and universal human rights are under threat. Being named the MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights, at this moment in particular, is a great honor. It is also a responsibility I take seriously.”
Read the AnnouncementCourt Cases
A valuable resource hub for information related to our publicized cases — including context, court documents, and more.
Output
We engage our students and our research to drive positive real-world impact.
Our Origin Story
The Promise Institute owes its founding to Dr. Eric Esrailian, producer of the film The Promise. As the first feature film to tell the story of the Armenian Genocide, The Promise is a powerful example of the way art can connect history to action.ts and our research to drive positive real-world impact.
Press/Media Appearances
See why The New York Times, NPR and ABC News are just a few of the outlets reaching out to our experts for their insights
Faculty/Experts
Our professors, lecturers, speakers, fellows and researchers represent the vanguard of human rights thinking.
Your support powers our human rights education, research, and advocacy.
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