ABOUT
GOOD OF ALL
Turning the principles of human dignity into education, leadership, and action.
"At the heart of these challenges is an assault on the dignity of the human person — regardless of who they are, what they believe, or how they differ from us."
Advancing Human Rights
Good of All exists to promote the most fundamental freedoms recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948.
Our work advances universal human rights through public education, scholarship, curriculum, leadership initiatives, and digital resources designed to help people understand the dignity and freedoms that belong to every person.
At the heart of Good of All is a simple but urgent belief: human dignity must be taught, protected, and carried forward for each generation.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains one of the most significant moral and legal documents in modern history. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in the aftermath of World War II, the Declaration was created out of a shared international commitment to never again allow the devastation and dehumanization of that era to define the future.
The drafting process brought together leaders from different political, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, the Commission on Human Rights helped shape what is often called the “international bill of rights” — a common standard of dignity, freedom, and justice for all peoples and all nations.
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Our Vision
We strive to promote civility and respect for freedom of conscience by challenging the voices in America that publicly erode civility and show contempt for the views of others. We also seek to challenge regimes around the world that suppress dissent and freedom of conscience. We differ in our nationality, our religious convictions, our political affiliations and our ethnic heritage. But we are united in supporting a vision for society — both in America and around the world — that affirms human dignity.
Defending Dignity in a Divided World
The Mission
At Home
Public discourse has grown sharp, negative, and divisive. Conversations that honor the views and consciences of others are becoming harder to find — and too often, disagreement becomes attack.
Around the World
Regimes that suppress dissent and deny freedom of conscience continue to trample the basic rights of women, minorities, and political dissenters.
What's At Stake
At the heart of these challenges is an assault on the dignity of the human person — regardless of who they are, what they believe, or how they differ from us.
Our Response
Good of All exists to affirm our common humanity, promote civility, and defend freedom of conscience as essential to a free and humane society. We believe this work starts with how we treat one another — in our conversations, our communities, and our public life — and that a society which protects the dignity of every person is stronger, safer, and more free for all of us.
Our Founder
Dr. Matthew Daniels, J.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Matthew Daniels is the founder of Good of All, an international public education movement dedicated to promoting universal human rights in the Digital Age.
Raised in Spanish Harlem and educated in inner-city public schools in New York City, Dr. Daniels went on to receive a full scholarship to Dartmouth College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1985. He later received a Public Interest Law Scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania Law School, earning both his law degree and a Master’s in Public Administration. He was subsequently awarded a doctoral fellowship in American Politics at Brandeis University, where his work focused on judicial policymaking and the rule of law.
Before founding Good of All, Dr. Daniels launched an online video portal in partnership with venture capital specialist Sequoia Capital. That work helped shape his vision for using digital platforms to educate and engage a new generation around the principles of human dignity and universal rights.
Building from an initial base in South Korea, Good of All has launched academic programs on three continents and developed UniversalRights.com, a video platform where students from Good of All academic centers create videos that teach their peers the universal human rights principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Dr. Daniels currently serves as Distinguished University Professor of Law, Political Science, and Human Rights at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. His academic and professional work has included leadership and teaching roles connected to law, human rights, international affairs, digital culture, and business at institutions in the United States, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
Meet Our Team
Sahar Shah
Sahar Shah supports Good of All’s digital communications and social media work. She holds an LLB in Law and an LLM in Labour Law and Corporate Governance from the University of Bristol, where she received the law school’s Canadian Scholarship Award.
She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Warwick in 2023, with research focused on Canadian tar sands jurisprudence. Her background includes human rights research, legal scholarship, writing, education, and digital communication. Prior to her doctoral work, she also served as an EFL teacher and Online Education Manager in Shanghai.
Sahar brings a global, interdisciplinary perspective to Good of All’s mission of advancing universal rights education in the digital age.
Na Rae Kim
Na Rae Kim serves as Research Manager of Asian Human Rights for the Good of All Center at Handong International Law School in Pohang, Republic of Korea.
Her work focuses on contemporary human rights issues across Asia, with an emphasis on research, public education, and digital content that raises awareness around justice and fundamental human rights.
She also serves as a senior research fellow and supervisory attorney at the Handong Arise Legal Clinic, where her legal and academic work supports advocacy, education, and service in the field of human rights.
David Roush
David Roush serves as Administrator for Good of All’s Center for Human Rights and International Affairs at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree in National Security Affairs from the Institute of World Politics.
In his role, David helps lead Good of All’s administrative efforts and supports the organization’s digital presence by overseeing website content connected to its human rights education and public engagement work.
Jessica Hewkin
Jessica Hewkin serves as Graduate Research Assistant for Good of All and leads the organization’s Center for Strategic Communication at the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication in Orlando, Florida.
She is pursuing a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, along with graduate certificates in Gender Studies and Corporate Communication.
Jessica brings experience in political campaigns, field strategy, new media, and digital communication. In her role with Good of All, she supports research on communication issues and helps guide the organization’s social media and public engagement efforts.
UniversalRights.org
Carrying Human
Dignity Forward
UniversalRights.org was created to help a new generation understand that human dignity is not simply a historic idea — it is a living principle that must be taught, protected, and practiced. Through digital resources and educational content, the platform helps make the Universal Declaration of Human Rights accessible for students, educators, and communities around the world.
Partner With Us
Good of All's work depends on people who believe human dignity and universal rights are worth fighting for, generation after generation.
Your support helps us expand public education, develop curriculum, share trusted resources, strengthen leadership initiatives, and reach more students, educators, and communities with the principles of human dignity and fundamental freedom.
Every gift helps advance the mission.
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