None IUP is a consortium of nine university-based Latino Research Centers. The program's objectives are to initiate and support research critical to the Latino community, with the goal of producing results that will have impact on public policy. The Department has the responsibility of overseeing and conducting human rights seminars within the organization to inform and educate members regarding their rights under the law. Its goals are to promote civil and human rights around the world by providing leadership in the development and enforcement of laws, foster human and intergroup relations, and enhance human rights practice under law. Member agencies work on a variety of issues.
Funds come from membership dues and private and public grants.
It runs a clearinghouse and publishes a regular bulletin, develops educational programs, and assists in programs working to end discrimination. The Council fosters minority economic growth through business development. The Council serves black, Hispanic and other minority groups. Assisted by volunteer consultants from the corporate sector, the Council identifies and evaluates possible acquisitions and new business opportunities for entrepreneurs. It also evaluates expansion possibilities for existing minority firms.