The US Program understands racial justice to be fundamental to respect for human rights, impacting all other rights in the US. Racial justice considerations inform all our work, which includes research and advocacy to secure reparations for the enslavement of Black people in the US and its continuing impact; protect immigrants’ and border rights; transform the criminal legal system; and strengthen democratic institutions. We work closely and necessarily with those most impacted by injustices to design advocacy for change consistent with international human rights law and standards. Our goals include ensuring the US and state and local governments meet their international human rights obligations to end racial discrimination in all forms.

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