Issue Brief on Housing
Learn how the human right to housing is at risk in New York City.
Learn how the human right to housing is at risk in New York City.
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.
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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, [...]
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 [...]
New York City is home to enduring race disparities. Read about the race realities and our recommendations to The City.
Read our examination of employment, health care, education and public welfare benefits within the context of poverty.
Learn about the impact of the neglected right to food on poor New York City residents within the context of welfare reform.
A comprehensive bill on women’s rights that was adopted by the United Nations December 18, 1979.
A comprehensive bill on racial discrimination that was adopted in 1965.