“All human beings are born free and equal
in dignity and rights.”
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hosted a hearing on February 15 highlighting the Commission's Defending Freedoms Project, which allows members of Congress to take the personal initiative to become advocates for persons unjustly incarcerated by repressive governments around the world.
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
4150 O'Neill House Office Building
200 C Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20515
United States of America
Phone: +1 (202) 225-3599
TLHRC@mail.house.gov
The Commission seeks to make its events, meetings and hearings accessible to persons with disabilities.
If you are in need of special accommodations, please call (202) 225-3599 at least four business days in advance.
Questions with regard to special accommodations in general (including availability of Commission materials in alternative formats and assistive listening devices, sign language interpretation, etc.) may be directed to the Commission.
Please sign up to receive Commission updates, hearing schedules, and the latest news.