Since 1950

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is the nation's oldest, largest, and most diverse civil and human rights coalition. From the beginning, we were forged to fight the intractable — together.

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At a time when our nation's progress and highest values are in peril, we are marshaling our shared power to promote and protect civil and human rights.

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Vision for Justice

Envisioning a new approach to public safety that honors the dignity and human rights of all people

And Still I Vote

Protecting the freedom to vote and realizing the promise of democracy for all in America

Center for Civil Rights and Technology

Ensuring that new technologies further, not hinder, civil rights protections

The latest from civilrights.org

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230+ Civil Rights Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Save the 2030 Census and Reject H.R. 7109

Census and Data Equity News / May 08, 2024
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The Leadership Conference Celebrates Judy Shepard, Teresa Romero, and More Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

Leadership Conference Resources / May 03, 2024
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