2013 IIP Themes

The U.S. experiences peaceful transitions of power at all levels of government as newly elected officials take office in January, illustrating important democratic principles in practice. Meanwhile, as their terms of service conclude, outgoing elected officials at all levels can serve their communities in all different ways before and after they leave office.

"In all civilized nations, attempts are made to define and buttress human rights. The core of the concept is the same everywhere: Human rights are the rights that one has simply because one is human. They are universal and equal." - From Human Rights In Brief.