Human Rights Documentation Exchange

The Human Rights Documentation Exchange defends immigrant survivors of human rights abuses by providing information critical to their claims for refuge in the U.S., advancing public awareness of human rights abuses, and encouraging public policy development.

HRDE has two programs that fulfill it's mission: Documentation Services (Refugee Legal Support Services) and Central America and Mexico NewsPaks.

Documentation Services (Refugee Legal Support Service) provides information on country conditions and human rights abuses to people applying for asylum and other terms of relief in the U.S. This information is used during their hearing before a judge or adjudicator to help determine if the person has a reasonable fear of persecution in his or her own country.

Central America and Mexico NewsPaks are compilations of newspaper articles from the U.S. and abroad sent to subscribers on a bi-weekly basis. Articles focus on politics, economics, health, education, crime, and border issues.

about us
More information about who we are and what we do

documentation services
We provide documentation on country conditions for immigration cases. Information on your specific client's situation or prepared packets on some topics are available.

newspaks
Bi-weekly compilations of newspaper articles from the U.S., Mexico and Central America. Subscribe today!

opportunities
Job, volunteer and internship opportunities are available.

links
Some links to our favorite resources on the Web.

contributions
Recognition of the foundations, organizations, and businesses who make our work possible. Become a supporter today.