The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission serves to advocate for the recognition of Navajo human rights and operates as a clearinghouse entity to address discriminatory actions against the citizens of the Navajo Nation. The NNHRC is established under the legislative oversight of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Navajo Nation Council, within the Legislative Branch of the Navajo Nation Government. According to its plan of operation, the Commission is to:

1.) Conduct public hearings in/near border towns to assess the state-of-affairs between Navajos and non-Navajos.

2.) Investigate written complaints involving discrimination of Navajo citizens.

3.) Network with local, state, national and international groups and advocate for recognition of Navajo human rights.

4.) Educate the public about human rights and the Navajo Nation's intolerance of human rights violations.

Mission Statement

"To protect and promote the human rights of Navajo Nation citizens by advocating human equality at the local, state, national and international levels based on the Diné principles of Sa’a Naaghai Bik’e Hozhoo, Hashkéejí, Hózhóójí and K’é.”

*** The Diné principles translate to being resilient, content, disciplined and maintaining peaceful relationships with all creation.

Vision Statement

“The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission shall serve as a forum to provide information and education, with the intention of empowering Navajo Nation citizens on human rights.”

Statement of Principle

“The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission commits to honor the Diné grounding principles of yínídílyinee and álílee k’ehgo and to be guided by the Diné principles of Sa’a Naaghai Bik’e Hozhoo, Hashkéejí, Hózhóójí and K’é.

*** The Diné grounding principles translate to being humble and to preserve and honor our beliefs.

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