The Advocates for Human Rights creates manuals for human rights defenders and activists on how to effectively use human rights standards and methodologies in their work. Learn how to apply human rights strategically to address injustice; how to document and report on human rights abuses; how to effectively advocate at the local, national, and international level, and more.
![human rights tools.png [ai] A hand raised in a peace sign, covered with colorful flags from various countries. Above the hand is the text, 'Human Rights Tools for a Changing World,' along with a subtitle about a guide to human rights.](/Res/250/human rights tools 3.png)
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Manual
![paving pathways cover.png [ai] A document cover titled 'Paving Pathways for Justice & Accountability: Human Rights Tools for Diaspora Communities' with a date of January 2014. The background features close-up images of diverse faces.](/Res/250/paving pathways cover.png)
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Manual
Paving Pathways for Justice & Accountability: Human Rights for Diaspora Communities
![practitioner's guide.png [ai] Cover page of a guide titled "A Practitioner's Guide to Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation, and Advocacy" with images depicting activism and landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and the U.S. Capitol, along with a map.](/Res/250/practitioner's guide 2.png)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Manual
A Practitioner’s Guide to Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation and Advocacy
![Screen Shot 2022-11-11 at 11.44.52 AM.png [ai] A diagram illustrating the role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) with central text labeled 'NHRIs'. Arrows point to four boxes: 'Legislature' with duties to advise, report, and advise; 'Government' with duties to recommend and monitor; 'Civil Society' with cooperation and consultation; 'Judiciary' with amicus curiae and referral.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-11-11 at 11.44.52 AM.png)
Friday, November 4, 2022
Manual
Human Rights Tools for a Changing World - National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs)
![matter-of-a-b-.jpg [ai] A document titled "Gender-Based Asylum Claims in the Wake of Matter of A-B-" discussing advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking asylum, including pertinent legal context and implications for practitioners.](/Res/250/matter-of-a-b- 2.jpg)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Manual
![Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png [ai] A presentation slide titled "Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology" featuring images of people in discussion and protest signs, dated May 2011.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Manual
Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology