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November 1, 2024

Holding Hope After Helene: Love at the Center of Community Response

UUSC will make a modest grant to help those in migration in the wake of the September storm.

October 30, 2024

3 Facts About Anti-Haitian Racism in the U.S.

A new UUSC research brief explains the roots of a colonial prejudice—and how to push back against it today.

October 21, 2024

Remembering James Bakati (1967-2024): Human Rights Champion

We honor the legacy of a courageous advocate for people with disabilities in Kiribati.

October 11, 2024

Honoring Indigenous Leadership on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a reminder that the wisdom, resilience, and leadership of Indigenous communities are vital to creating a more equitable and sustainable future.

October 11, 2024

Latinx Communities Advance Human Rights

UUSC celebrates our Spanish-speaking partners during #HispanicHeritageMonth and laud their resilience in the fight for justice.

October 11, 2024

Haiti’s New Leadership Highlights the Urgent Need for Gender Representation

The lack of women in political leadership continues to undermine efforts to address gender-based violence and human rights violations affecting women and girls.

October 10, 2024

Rising Together: Community Resilience While Facing the Climate Crisis

Communities most affected by the climate crisis are leading the way with adaptive strategies rooted in collaboration and cultural preservation.

October 10, 2024

UUSC Joins The Coalition for Mutual Aid in Sudan

Allied organizations, including UUSC, are joining hands to respond to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises

October 4, 2024

Compassionate Care and Community: The Work Continues

Regardless of what happens on November 5, the work of supporting the displaced will remain—and we have a moral obligation to remain in solidarity.

September 25, 2024

El legado de López: el asesinato de un activista pone de relieve la impunidad en Honduras (Parte 2)

New evidence recently emerged of government corruption in Honduras; now innocent people are being killed for it.