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October 21, 2013 | Eight videos aimed at raising awareness of violence against Native women and redefining Native love are set to be released by end of the year. (More ...)

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Justin Secakuku

For Justin Secakuku, Hopi from Shugopavi, Arizona, Native love is respect.

While the traditional roles and duties of men and woman may differ from one tribe to another, Native women should be treated with utmost respect, he says, “because they are the life of your family and your people and...

Sheila Harjo

Silence Perpetuates Violence. Join us during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in thanking the countless survivors -- like Sheila Harjo -- who have the strength to stand up and say "no more."

Timbisha leaders act to stop BIA election allowing outsiders to vote

October 11, 2013 | Tribal leaders file two administrative appeals to stop an election that would allow non-tribal members a vote on a proposed new constitution. (More>>)

Center files Shadow Report on United States Compliance with International Covenant

Links to the Center's shadow report and the Human Rights Committee's Concluding Obserservations.

Center at Human Rights Council Session in Geneva

September 2013 | Highlights from the Center's participation in the 24th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland (MORE...)