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Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
December 2009 recipient
UUSC advances human rights and social justice in the United States and around the world, partnering
with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies.
Defending Civil Liberties and Access to Democratic Processes
UUSC partners with civil liberties organizations and civil society groups working to defend freedom and rights by strengthening individual liberties and democratic processes. It upholds the principle that everyone is entitled to basic human rights and civil liberties.
Advancing Economic Justice
UUSC addresses the issues of globalization and privatization, with a focus on defending workers' rights and supporting living wage campaigns. Supporting Fair Trade practices in the global economy is imperative.
Promoting Environmental Justice
UUSC's primary focus in this area is promoting and defending the human right to clean water, especially in communities facing water‐service privatization and resource depletion.
Rights in Humanitarian Crises
The Rights in Humanitarian Crises unit works to defend the rights of marginalized groups to relief assistance, participation in reconstruction, and full recovery.
Campaigns and Actions
Drumbeat for Darfur — to encourage the US and other governments to end the genocide in Darfur
Gulf Coast Advocacy — to assist in the recovery for the people of the Gulf Coast
$10 in 2010 — to advocate for a minimum wage of $10
Climate Justice — to develop methods to deal with climate disruption
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