"PROTECTING CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD"
IAOHRA Mission Statement
The mission of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA) is to provide opportunities and forums for the exchange of ideas and information among member agencies and other human rights advocates.
IAOHRA assists in developing programs for eliminating illegal discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations, public services, and commercial transactions, including banking and lending practices.
We develop educational programs on human rights and civil rights issues and serve as a clearinghouse for information exchange between human rights agencies around the world.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, marking the effective end of slavery in the United States, despite the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
Juneteenth represents not only the end of slavery but also the resilience and cultural contributions of African Americans. It is celebrated with educational events, family gatherings, music, food, and reflection on freedom and justice, both in the United States and internationally. The holiday serves as a reminder of the delayed justice of emancipation and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
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We connect you to the best and brightest experts in every issue area critical to the human and civil rights effort through IAOHRA meetings and professional training opportunities, you’ll connect with civil rights professionals with your same interests and concerns. Become a Member - Join Us
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SUPPORT OUR WORK
Since 1949, IAOHRA supporters have been vigilant and vigorous defenders of civil and human rights for all. We’ve made great progress on important issues, but there is much more work to be done.
You are vital to IAOHRA in assisting us in fulfilling our goal.
We have more civil and human rights history to make.
OUR OBJECTIVE
The goals of IAOHRA are:
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To foster human and intergroup relations.
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To enhance human rights practices under law.
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To promote civil and human rights around the world.
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The association has provided leadership in the development and enforcement of needed statutes and ordinances-local, state, and federal - to safeguard the human and civil rights of all people.
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