Advocates for Environmental Human Rights

Advocates for Environmental Human Rights (AEHR) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm located in New Orleans, Louisiana. AEHR provides legal services, community organizing support, public education, and advocacy campaigns focused on defending and advancing the human right to a healthy environment. Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, AEHR’s focus has expanded to advocating for human rights protections in the treatment of the displaced residents of New Orleans and Gulf Coast communities.