About

The Pittsburgh Human Rights Network is a community education project that seeks to build support for human rights by raising awareness of global human rights issues, encouraging involvement, facilitating collaboration within the region. The network was developed by Global Solutions Pittsburgh in May of 2009.

The PHRN exists in order to bring international human rights issues into the public conversation here in Pittsburgh, putting these issues in the heart of discussion between students, professionals and the general population. Protecting human rights is no easy task; it requires many different people working towards this goal in order to have any hope of achieving it. The goal of the PHRN is to become the hub for all human rights activity here in Pittsburgh, facilitating cooperation and discourse in hopes of making international human rights something that everyone in Pittsburgh works for.

Are you interested in human rights? Do like to stay involved as a young professional? Do you want to make a difference? Do you believe global change can take place locally?

Young Professional Outreach Committee

The Young Professional Outreach Committee (YPOC) for the Pittsburgh Human Rights Network is a group of some of the most active and driven young professionals in the city of Pittsburgh, with a dedication to human rights and the mission of the PHRN. Being a member of the YPOC offers meaningful volunteer opportunities that make a difference. You’re not a potential donor or unskilled labor; you are a well-connected, talented young professional. You are a partner with us in our goal of educating and raising awareness about international human rights and we can help you make a difference.

What you can do to support the PHRN and work with us to accomplish our goals:

• Event planning
• Graphic design – print and web
• Networking
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Volunteer opportunities & management

What you get back from being a part of the committee:

• Meet other young professionals
• Network with nonprofit community leaders and employers
• Learn about human rights & other international issues
• Experience in marketing, event planning, fundraising, etc.
• Learn how to effectively serve on a committee or board
• Learn how to be an effective community leader