Human Rights

The Human Rights Section Council:

• educates the people of Illinois about their human rights and the human rights of others;
• informs the people of Illinois about the impact on such rights by existing or proposed laws, and the policies and actions of governments or other actors;
• assists the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) membership in understanding and protecting the human rights of their clients; 
• encourages solidarity between the Illinois bar and all members of the national and international legal profession as a means of strengthening human rights and the rule of law;
• advises the ISBA on issues related to human rights; and
• promotes the legal recognition and protection of human rights.