Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission
Gallup, Four Corners
Documenting and advocating for the human rights of Diné people across the Navajo Nation through investigation, education, and policy engagement.
About
The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission is an entity of the Navajo Nation government, with offices including a presence in Gallup, dedicated to protecting and advancing the human and civil rights of the Navajo people. Established by the Navajo Nation, the commission investigates discrimination, advocates for the rights of Navajo citizens, and works to address injustices affecting the Navajo people both on and off the reservation.
The commission addresses a range of human rights concerns, including racial discrimination, unfair treatment in border towns surrounding the Navajo Nation, voting rights, and access to services and justice. Border towns near the reservation have historically been sites of discrimination against Navajo people, and the commission works to document and address such treatment and to advocate for fairness and equity.
The commission conducts investigations, holds public hearings, gathers testimony, and produces reports on human rights issues affecting the Navajo people. Through these efforts, it brings attention to injustices, informs policy, and advocates for changes that protect the rights and dignity of Navajo citizens. Its work spans issues from discrimination and racism to broader questions of equity and access.
By giving voice to the experiences of Navajo people and holding institutions accountable, the commission plays an important role in defending civil and human rights. It serves as an advocate within the larger systems of state, federal, and local governance that affect Navajo citizens, working to ensure that their rights are respected and that discrimination is addressed.
As a part of the Navajo Nation's governmental structure, the commission reflects the nation's commitment to protecting its people and asserting its sovereignty in matters of human rights. From its offices, including in the Gallup area near the reservation's eastern edge, the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission works to advance justice and equity for the Navajo people across the region.
