Human Rights

The Human Rights Commission has been dedicated to cultivating the Human Rights Student Leadership Council (HRSLC) program into a platform for high school students to develop their leadership skills, and explore their interests and knowledge regarding human rights, civil rights and anti-discrimination laws.

HRSLC is designed to disseminate knowledge about human and civil rights laws. The program is designed to prepare high school students for leadership roles, while broadening their impact as prospective employees, tenants, and consumers in the community. HRSLC allows students to work with local government to increase community awareness and ensure the voices of our future leaders are heard. As a member of HRSLC, you will engage in dialogue about diversity, inclusion, and gain leadership perspectives regarding human rights initiatives within the community. Also, you will be introduced to local civil and human rights and anti-discrimination laws that affect our immediate community. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to engage with local human rights professionals, government officials, and community leaders who will hearten your awareness of leadership capacities within local government. Overall, our program is about elevating the culture of an entire community through everyday leadership, education, service, and character exemplified by you and your commitment to these shared values. Each session allows the members to explore their human and civil rights concerns within their community and take a leadership approach in developing resolutions. Each council session will allow you to engage with guest speakers and collaborate with your council peers on cohort projects.