NDHRC Goals
The North Dakota Human Rights
Coalition goals originated from strategic planning in 2002, and are re-evaluated
for progress and amendment on an annual basis. The following goals were revised
in May 2005, and are based on components of a change model, addressing
education, resources, policies and procedures, rewards and accountability, and
planning. Listed
below are NDHRC's current goals:
June 2005
- September 2006 Goals
Education Goal: To increase
and enhance grassroots interest and support for human rights issues by providing
human rights education
Grassroots Action
July 20, 2006 -
Grand Forks Herald publishes article concerning the
planning of a Grand Forks Human Relations Commission
* June 22, 1971 -
Original 1971 report from the Grand Forks Human Rights
Commission
August 9, 2005 –
NDHRC Participated in Nagasaki Day Observance, sponsored by the Presentation
Sisters, on "Creating a Peaceful Environment in the F-M Area
July 2005 -
Sent letters to the editor in response to opinion letter from Ayn Rand Institute
(Newspaper articles number 8 & 9)
Ongoing -
NDHRC Membership on Board of Directors of Fair Housing Council of the Dakotas
Ongoing -
NDHRC Membership on the Leadership Council of North Dakota Progressive Coalition
Ongoing -
Participation in Steering Committee of NEW Leadership Development Institute
Public Education
October 27 & 28,
2005 –
NDHRC Annual Conference (PDF)
August 29 – 30,
2005 –
NDHRC Participated in North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Consortium Conference
July 2005 -
NDHRC Participated in Bismarck-Mandan PRIDE Event
June 2005 -
NDHRC Participated in Fargo-Moorhead PRIDE Parade & Rally
Ongoing –
Develop & distribute bi-monthly electronic newsletter - NDHRC PAUR Report
(Programs, Announcements, Updates, & Reminders)
Ongoing -
Sponsorship of Human Rights Directory in the High Plains Reader
Ongoing –
NDHRC Volunteer Program
Legislative Action
June 2, 2005-
Sent Letter to Governor Hoeven Regarding Appointment of New Labor Commissioner
Resources Goal: To recruit
and organize resources (people, time and money) directed at accomplishing the
mission of NDHRC
Grassroots Action
Ongoing -
NDHRC Internship Program
Ongoing –
Improved membership and gift giving options to include electronic payments
Ongoing -
Employee Match/Giving
Programs
June 2005 –
Kicked off NDHRC Annual Giving Program
Ongoing -
NDHRC Membership drive
Ongoing -
Volunteer for NDHRC Development Committee
Public Education
July 2005 -
Received grant from the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation to
provide scholarships to Cass & Clay County residents for 2005 conference
(PDF)
Legislative Action
TBA
Policies & Procedures Goal:
Improve enforcement and/or expand human rights laws and policies within
systems and institutions
Grassroots Action
August 15, 2005 -
Action Alert to Support NCAA Ruling on Use of American Indian Mascots
June 30, 2005 -
Notice About ABC Pulling
"Welcome to this Neighborhood" Reality Show
June 23, 2005 -
Sent
Letter to WDAY Urging Them Not to Air
"Welcome to this Neighborhood" Reality Show
June 23, 2005 -
Sent
Letter
to KBMY Urging Them Not to Air
"Welcome to this Neighborhood" Reality Show
Public Education
July 28, 2005-
Sent Action Alert: Native Americans Against Hate & Violence,
Press Conference & Public Protest Against Hate &
Violence in the Criminal Justice System,
To Give Support to One Victim, Douglas Bell, and All Victims of Violent
Treatment
Legislative Action
June 2, 2005-
Sent Letter to Governor Hoeven Regarding Appointment of New Labor Commissioner
Rewards/Accountability Goal:
Create opportunities for public acknowledgement, recognition, or accountability
of human rights work of individuals, organizations, and communities
Plan Goal: To increase
interest and support for human rights by providing specific strategies and tools
for change
August 24, 2005 - Sent
Notice: Stipends Available for North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Consortium
Conference, August 29 & 30, Bismarck
2002-2005 Other Developments
2004-2005 Goals
2002-2003 Goals
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