Issue Brief on Housing
Learn how the human right to housing is at risk in New York City.
Policy Analysis: The Right to Decent Work
This policy analysis focuses on the over‐representation of women and racial and ethnic minorities in unemployment, underemployment, and poverty, and calls on the government to take specific steps to create employment opportunities for these groups.
2010 City Council Human Rights Report Card
Resources Read the full report here. Latest Resources
2009 City Council Human Rights Report Card
Resources The 51 members of the New York City Council are elected to protect the interests of all New Yorkers. As the primary law-making body of the City, [...]
2008 City Council Human Rights Report Card
Resources The City Council had a mixed human rights record in 2008. While it scored some relatively commendable points for passing legislation that advanced the equal enjoyment of [...]
Policy Analysis: Race Realities in NYC
New York City is home to enduring race disparities. Read about the race realities and our recommendations to The City.
Policy Analysis: Compliance with Article 5
Read our examination of employment, health care, education and public welfare benefits within the context of poverty.
Policy Analysis: Hunger is No Accident
Learn about the impact of the neglected right to food on poor New York City residents within the context of welfare reform.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
A comprehensive bill on women’s rights that was adopted by the United Nations December 18, 1979.
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
A comprehensive bill on racial discrimination that was adopted in 1965.
