(1) Working Together Globally is Essential

The U.S. and global human rights movements must work together to promote and defend human rights. Many people across all sectors of society in the U.S. are involved in rights-based work. They protect the civil, social and legal rights of women, low- and middle-income earners, workers, children, elderly, religious groups, refugees, immigrants, voters, disabled and many others. People in other parts of the world are involved in similar work. This work is called human rights work. By understanding each other’s issues, struggles and approaches to solving problems, we can more effectively build a world in which the human rights of everyone, everywhere, are respected.

(2) Respecting Internationally Accepted Human Rights Standards is Crucial 

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international legal standards set forth by international human rights treaties provide a useful common language and legal framework under which we can work together to promote respect for human rights both in the U.S. and elsewhere.

(3) Human Rights Education is Key

Getting informed, getting involved and getting others interested in human rights issues is one of the best ways to ensure long-term progress in respect for human rights everywhere.