IDC Human Rights Blog

At IDC, we strive to bring people together and create a sense of belonging and connection within our communities. We are a nonprofit organization committed to making a positive impact by standing up when human rights are violated.

We are not afraid to stand up and speak up to protect those without a voice.

Transnational Repression Act of 2024

Transnational Repression Act of 2024

International Defenders Council is playing a critical role in supporting the Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024 by working with Congressman Adam Schiff's office to create legislative suppo... ...more

Human Rights

September 19, 20241 min read

Sikh Assembly of America Congressional Briefing

Sikh Assembly of America Congressional Briefing

A Congressional Briefing was organized on US Capitol Hill to educate and raise awareness on the extreme religious freedom and human rights violations occurring in North America. ...more

Congressional Briefing ,Human Rights

July 25, 20242 min read

USIDHR Congressional Briefing

USIDHR Congressional Briefing

International Defenders Council led the Congressional Briefing on “Women in Diplomacy and Legislative Processes: Advancing Women's Political and Civic Participation” in the U.S. Congress on June 5, 20... ...more

Congressional Briefing ,Human Rights

June 05, 20241 min read

2024 Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida Summit24

2024 Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida Summit24

The International Defenders Council proudly supports the Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida's (CRAF) annual Summit24. ...more

CRA

May 30, 20240 min read

NAMTA Congressional Briefing

NAMTA Congressional Briefing

he International Defenders Council (IDC) organized a congressional briefing for the North American Manipur Tribal Association (NAMTA) to address the ongoing human rights crisis in Manipur, India. ...more

Congressional Briefing ,Human Rights

May 06, 20240 min read

International Religious Freedom Summit 2024

International Religious Freedom Summit 2024

The International Defenders Council (IDC) attended the 2024 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit held on January 30-31, 2024, at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC. ...more

IRF ,Human Rights

January 31, 20240 min read

Global Engagement Summit 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York

Global Engagement Summit 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York

The International Defenders Council (IDC) attended the 2023 UNA-USA Global Engagement Summit held at the UN Headquarters in New York City. ...more

United Nations

February 20, 20230 min read