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Human Rights On the Hill

Human Rights on the HILL

A congressional toolkit for protecting and advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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ABOUT THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit is intended to facilitate congressional action in support of human rights and fundamental freedoms. For each tool, there is a description of what can be done, who can do it, degree of difficulty, and when it is most useful, as well as helpful hints and real-life examples. Learn more
Letters 
Statements and Speeches 
Nominations 
Phone Calls 
Meetings and Coffees 
Casework 
Congressional Organizations 
Constituent Engagement 
Briefings and Events 
Simple and Concurrent Resolutions 
Media 
Colloquies 
Hearings 
Amendments 
Protests 
Travel 
Holds 
Committee Reports 
Bills and Joint Resolutions 
Treaties and International Agreements 

About This Toolkit

This toolkit is intended to facilitate congressional action in support of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Learn more

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In cooperation with the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Contact us at [email protected].