ICAAD is a human rights advocacy center working at the intersection of legal innovation and design justice. We use our expertise to help communities and governments to create a more equitable future.
Core Capabilities
Capacity Building
Local NGOs and Governments can benefit from ICAAD’s expertise in institutionalizing best practices.
Advocacy & Reform
Challenging systems allowing discriminatory laws, policies, and customary practices that fuel violence against vulnerable communities.
Human Rights Education
Training the next generation on human rights and providing tools that can be used to disrupt and abolish unjust systems.
Emerging Tech
Organizations can leverage our data resources and explore new technologies to fill knowledge gaps and plan more strategic interventions.
Artivism
Artists can work with ICAAD to develop their practices to advance human rights and social justice through their work.
Ideas

Intern Spotlight: Anjali Joshi-Dave
Read about what motivates Anjali’s advocacy efforts.

Dicta on Display at Manatt’s LA Office
Read our recap of the special arts showcase.

Ahead of Biden’s ‘Pacific Pivot’, Advocates Demand Action To Address U.S. Military Harms
The U.S. must respect the human rights of those living in the Pacific.

Artist Spotlight: Namita Kulkarni
Read about what inspired Namita’s new Artivism collection.