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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Human Rights in a Shifting Landscape: Recommendations for Congress

As authoritarianism rises, human rights are under attack around the world. To address these challenges, stronger U.S. leadership is needed. This compendium identifies opportunities for Congress to support human rights, from the varied perspectives of CSIS experts.

Report by Amy K. Lehr , Michael J. Green , Victor Cha , Jon B. Alterman , Sara M. Allinder , Mark L. Schneider , Erol Yayboke , Judd Devermont , and Melissa Dalton — September 9, 2019

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Humanity, Wired

Preventing Radicalization: A Personal Perspective

Host Amy Lehr talks with Hadiya Masieh. Hadiya joined Islamist group Hizbut Tahrir when she was in college. After a decade, she severed those ties, dedicating her time and energy to speaking out against the separatist and dangerous notions of such radical groups.

Podcast Episode by Amy K. Lehr — August 9, 2019

Podcast Humanity, Wired
Humanity, Wired

A Human Rights-based Approach to A.I.

​Initiatives and partnerships to promote “ethical A.I.” are proliferating within the A.I. community. Host Amy Lehr discusses the human rights impact of A.I. and what governments and companies can do to make human rights integral in the design and use of A.I. with guests David Kaye and Vivek Krishnamurthy.

Podcast Episode by Amy K. Lehr — July 25, 2019

Podcast Humanity, Wired
Humanity, Wired

AI for Good

There is a preconceived notion that artificial intelligence has predominantly negative implications for human rights. However, artificial intelligence can also positively impact human rights --a point that’s often neglected and not given the attention they deserve.

Podcast Episode by Amy K. Lehr — July 12, 2019

Podcast Humanity, Wired

The Global Peace Index 2019 Launch

The Human Rights Initiative of CSIS invites you to a public launch event of the 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI).

Event by Amy K. Lehr , Stephen Lennon , Shannon Green , Jonathan Drimmer , and Laurie Smolenski — June 20, 2019