About Us
Partners for Dignity & Rights (formerly National Economic and Social Rights Initiative) envisions a just world where everyone is treated with dignity, everyone’s human needs are met, and everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our History
Over our history, Partners for Dignity & Rights (formerly known as National Economic and Social Rights Initiative) has worked deeply in partnership with community organizations across the country.
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A New Social Contract in the Time of COVID-19
COVID-19 has helped clarify what is essential. Read news and analysis from our work to address the systemic issues behind this crisis.
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Job Announcement: Co-Executive Director
In partnership with communities, Partners for Dignity and Rights (formerly NESRI) works to build a broad movement for economic and social rights, including health, housing, education and work with dignity. We use a Co-Executive Director model to collaboratively manage and …
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Latest on Partners for Dignity & Rights in the Media
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined hundreds of students and parents calling for police out of New York City’s schools. The Dignity in Schools-NY protest was covered in The NY Post and The Village Sun. You can watch video from the protest …
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Creating Community Controlled, Deeply Affordable Housing: A Resource Toolkit for Community Activists & Allied Community-Based Housing Developers
We are excited to announce the release of Creating Community Controlled, Deeply Affordable Housing: A Resource Toolkit for Community Activists & Allied Community-Based Housing Developers. Community controlled housing is reaching extremely low income (ELI) households, providing them with both permanent …
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