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Bringing Human Rights Home:
How State & Local Governments Can Use Human Rights to Advance Local Policy
As the level of government closest to the people, state and local agencies and officials play a key role in implementing human rights. Across the United States, states, cities and counties are integrating human rights into local law, policy and practice using a number of innovative strategies that enhance government decision-making and respond directly to local needs. Building from existing examples, this report highlights the benefits of a human rights approach and offers concrete recommendations to advance local policy using a human rights framework.
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Selected Press Coverage
"Once Again, Seate Republicans Reject International Human Rights" The Nation
"Human Rights Principles Should Start Here at Home" Politico, Op-ed
"El Paso County Sheriff's Office Praised for Eye Toward Human Rights Policies" El Paso Times