An institute making a major contribution to improving the situation of human rights for people at home and around the world.

Services Provided

Legal assistance through a mix of community partnerships, global advocacy, grassroots lawyering, and litigation.

Who We Serve

Local clients and members of vulnerable populations in Los Angeles, and organizations and individuals throughout the globe; also supporting and empowering students and scholars working in these areas of focus.

Mission and Goals

To be the center of human rights education, research, and advocacy at UCLA. To empower students with enriching teaching and experiential opportunities in human rights law, engage with diverse frameworks and disciplines to generate new thinking on human rights, and advocate for change.

Projects Managed By PROMISE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1)

Partnership Inquiries

PROMISE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
sweetser@law.ucla.edu
(310) 267-5068

Campus Affiliation

School of Law
385 Charles E. Young Drive East
Los Angeles, CA 90095