Oregon’s public investments should protect human rights, not fund harm.
The Oregon for Human Rights Coalition is organizing for ethical public investments through divestment and a Human Rights Screen for Oregon’s state and local funds. Oregon invests billions of public dollars. Those investments should align with the values of our communities. Companies that profit from human rights abuses should not benefit from Oregon’s public investments.
What we are fighting for.
Divestment
We are calling on Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner to take administrative action and divest state funds from corporations with documented human rights concerns, including Palantir, GEO Group, and CoreCivic.
A Human Rights Screen
We are working with legislators to introduce legislation creating a Human Rights Screen for Oregon’s investments. This policy would ensure human rights considerations are part of how public funds are invested.
Local Action
Cities across Oregon can lead the way by creating ethical investment standards in their own communities.
OUR WORK TO DATE
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The Oregon for Human Rights Coalition develops and advances HB 3765, legislation to establish a Human Rights Screen for Oregon Treasury investments.
Although the bill is not scheduled for a hearing and does not advance during the legislative session, it lays the groundwork for the coalition's long-term campaign for ethical public investment.
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The Oregon for Human Rights Coalition reconvenes with renewed energy, building on the relationships, lessons, and momentum from the HB 3765 campaign to continue advocating for human rights in Oregon's public investments.
Oregon for Human Rights Coalition brings together organizations, community members, and advocates working toward ethical public investments.
Find your path to participate.
Elected Officials
Support a Human Rights Screen
Oregon communities deserve investments that reflect our shared values.
We are working toward legislation that will create a Human Rights Screen for Oregon’s public investments.
We invite elected officials at the county, city and state levels to learn about the campaign
Meet with coalition members
Engage in conversations about building a human rights-centered investment policy
Organizations and Community Groups
Join the Coalition
This campaign needs people power. There are many ways to participate:
Join the core group working on campaign strategy, organizing, and implementation.
Mobilize your members to show up for testimony, public meetings, rallies, and actions.
Share campaign updates and amplify the movement through your networks.
