OUR WORK
EDUCATION. ORGANIZING. ACTION.
UICD brings human rights out of institutions and into everyday community life. Through education, organizing, culture, and collective action, we help people understand their rights and build the power to use them.
WHAT WE DO
Five areas. One purpose: putting human rights knowledge and power into the hands of people.
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
Human rights education grounded in international standards and lived experience.
IN PRACTICE
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Workshops and community trainings
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UDHR and human rights treaties
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UPR and international mechanisms
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Practical tools people can use
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
We bring people together to understand shared issues, develop solutions, and act collectively.
IN PRACTICE
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Community conversations
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Study groups and workshops
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Leadership development
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Collective action and campaigns
REPARATIONS & RACIAL JUSTICE
We connect reparations to human rights, history, and the continuing effects of racial injustice.
IN PRACTICE
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Reparations education
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Local and national initiatives
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Racial justice advocacy
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Community dialogue and action
CULTURE, HISTORY & POLITICAL EDUCATION
We use history and culture to help people understand the forces shaping their lives and communities.
IN PRACTICE
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Black history and culture
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Study groups and discussions
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Political education
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Intergenerational learning
INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY
We connect local human rights concerns to international standards and mechanisms.
IN PRACTICE
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UN human rights mechanisms
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Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
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Treaty monitoring and advocacy
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Connecting local struggles to global movements
PUT HUMAN RIGHTS INTO PRACTICE
UICD's work grows through people who learn, organize, share knowledge, and take action. Whether you're looking for education, collaboration, or a way to contribute, there's a place for you.