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This program works to protect and advance individual human rights and freedom around the world in this new era of great power competition against autocratic adversaries. The program will maintain its present work combatting human trafficking while broadening its scope to tackle a wider set of human rights abuses.

Inspired by the legacy and values of former U.S. Sen. John McCain and Ambassador Cindy McCain, our program is grounded in the belief that every individual possesses an inherent dignity that affords them fundamental rights and freedoms. While this principle of human dignity forms the foundation for the American Declaration of Independence and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is very much under threat today by three interrelated causes — authoritarian repression of individual rights, rising global fragility, and weak regulatory frameworks.

The program focuses on promoting a values-based American foreign policy and addressing egregious violations of individual rights by authoritarian regimes. It also works to combat human trafficking and forced labor in global supply chains by using data-driven research to advocate for, and implement, comprehensive, action-based solutions.

Your gift will help support drive systemic change and spur bold action to prevent human rights violations from occurring and to hold perpetrators accountable.