Human Rights Initiative

The CSIS Human Rights Initiative, launched in 2014, promotes a proactive, resilient global human rights agenda that reinforces democratic values as a central component of a comprehensive foreign policy

It seeks to generate innovative solutions for government, civil society, and the private sector to build respect for human rights and works to integrate human rights priorities across U.S. foreign policy interests. Current focus areas for the Human Rights Initiative include exploring how respect for human rights can help build sustainable and inclusive democracies; analyzing how to align and leverage private sector interests to further human rights priorities; and responding to egregious current human rights abuses.

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The 2023 Forum on Business and Democracy

As part of the 2023 Summit for Democracy, CSIS will host a half-day Forum spotlighting the critical impact of the private sector on democracy around the world and spotlighting commitments that companies are making to advance democracy. 

Event by ​Marti Flacks , John J. Hamre , Don Graves , Brad Smith , Paige Alexander , Karan Bhatia , and Neil Potts , Alissa Starzak , Thea Lee , Kevin Cassidy , Shawna Bader-Blau , Nate Herman , Richard Nephew , Kathy Sheehan , Michele Crymes , Megan Bridges , Johnny Walsh — March 28, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

Democracy Summit

CSIS’s Marti Flacks joins the podcast to discuss President Biden’s upcoming 2nd Summit for Democracy.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and ​Marti Flacks — March 27, 2023

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The Potential Legacy of the Summit for Democracy Process

The inclusion of civil society leaders in the second Summit for Democracy sends a vitally important message about how democracies are built and sustained and provides an opportunity to meaningfully support those on the front lines.

Commentary by ​Marti Flacks — March 21, 2023

The ICC Wants Putin. Now What?

What does the March 17 International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin mean for justice in Ukraine?

Critical Questions by ​Marti Flacks — March 20, 2023

The Expanding Use of Technology to Manage Migration

Through two case studies of migration, this report analyzes the use of migration management technologies by origin countries, the growing influence of destination countries over their decisionmaking, and the human rights risks associated with these uses.

Report by ​Marti Flacks , Erol Yayboke , Lauren Burke , and Anastasia Strouboulis — March 6, 2023