In summary, the absence of a national human rights infrastructure in the U.S. has left citizens at risk of neglect, especially as political climates shift. Americans often perceive human rights as distant concepts, tied to international dialogue rather than internal struggles. Instead, there’s an urgent need to cultivate a culture around human rights values at local and state levels, emphasizing that these rights are foundational, not merely abstract. As challenges mount, our obligation to protect the vulnerable through advocacy and awareness remains greater than ever.
Reviving Human Rights: Cultivating Awareness in America Today
