[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

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                        HON. BRENDA L. LAWRENCE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the American 
Human Rights Council for their exemplary efforts in promoting justice 
and equality for all Americans.
  Since the organization's founding in 2014, the American Human Rights 
Council (AHRC) has made its mission to protect, promote, and defend 
human rights, as defined by the United States Constitution and outlined 
in the United Nations' 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 
AHRC was formed to protect these rights and advocate for anyone whose 
rights were being violated or denied.
  Initially focused on the rights of prisoners, the AHRC has expanded 
their efforts to restore human rights wherever they are threatened or 
denied. Since then, AHRC has held public educational awareness 
campaigns and forums pertaining to its mission while also advancing its 
outreach and partnerships with organizations across the metro Detroit 
area. I commend their efforts to report on human rights violations, 
engage in public outreach, and encourage governments and societies to 
respect international human rights laws.
  Given their tremendous work and efforts towards ensuring equality and 
dignity for all, the AHRC was awarded United Nations-Economic and 
Social, or ECOSOC, Consultative Status this year. ECOSOC serves as the 
central forum for discussing international economic and social issues 
and formulating policy recommendations to member nations. I 
congratulate the AHRC team members for their tremendous work in 
achieving this status, which will allow the organization to advance 
their goals by actively engaging with the ECOSOC and its subsidiary 
bodies.
  Mr. Speaker, 2018 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights. I commend the American Human Rights 
Council for working to reaffirm the importance of its enduring human 
rights principles and standards worldwide. I am proud to have the 
American Human Rights Council as an integral part of our community.

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