Rally support to pass robust laws like the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act (SAHRAA) or similar.
Build a coalition that moves a durable human-rights guardrails bill from introduction to real votes. Focus on specific, enforceable mechanics—like automatic restrictions for serious abuses and stronger congressional approval standards—so the rules persist beyond a single administration. This is a longer-horizon strategy, but it sets the baseline that makes oversight and enforcement repeatable.
Why this works
- Enshrines human rights conditions in law, not just policy preference – a game changer.
- A commission provides an ongoing mechanism beyond one-off fights.
- There is bipartisan moral sentiment to leverage (e.g.
- many were appalled by Khashoggi’s murder and Yemen atrocities).
Win Without War
AdvocacyProgressive coalition advocating for a more peaceful U.S. foreign policy
Mechanism
About LobbyingHow Win Without War uses funding
- Define the objective: which guardrails and oversight mechanisms the bill must include.
- Draft and refine language with coalition input and legislative constraints in mind.
- Brief lawmakers and staff; align validators who can speak to the documented harms.
- Track committee calendars and votes; coordinate outreach to decision windows.
- Close the loop by documenting outcomes and an iteration plan across sessions.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Coalition and legislative pathway set
Near-termPriority bill targets, sponsors, and committee strategy are agreed across partners.
- 2
Bill language drafted and circulated
During a legislative sessionConcrete text is shared with aligned offices and refined based on feedback.
- 3
Oversight and vote window engagement delivered
Around hearings and key procedural stepsBriefings, testimony, and coordinated outreach align to decision points.
- 4
Passage or iteration plan established
Within 24 monthsA law passes or a documented plan exists to reintroduce and advance the effort.