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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We are Excited to Announce our new Co-Executive Director!
As we mark our 15th anniversary in a time of profound change, Partners for Dignity & Rights is excited to announce Kenyon Farrow as our new Co-Executive Director! Kenyon will lead our organization together with Co-Executive Director, Liz Sullivan-Yuknis, working …
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New Episode of The Next World Podcast: Sterling Johnson and Jenn Bennetch of Philadelphia Housing Action
On the most recent episode of the Partners for Dignity & Rights podcast, The Next World, we focus on the organization Philadelphia Housing Action. Our guests are two organizers, Sterling Johnson and Jenn Bennetch. Sterling and Jenn joined host Max …
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Whatever Happens, We are Ready to Keep Fighting
No matter the outcomes from this election, we still have work to do to fight for our communities, supporting grassroots efforts to make transformative change. We must rewrite the rules of power that have led us to the current crisis. …
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