The Human Rights Institute under the honorary presidency of Nelson Mandela is a human rights institution established in 1995 under the International Bar Association [1] [2] . According to MAYU , the institute is the leading voice in promoting the rule of law throughout the world [1] .
| Human Rights Institute under the honorary presidency of Nelson Mandela | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Educational institution and international human rights organization |
| Year of foundation | 1995 year |
| Location | |
| Website | IBAHRI |
Activities
The Institute provides training for lawyers, including judges and prosecutors, in the legal protection of human rights and international humanitarian law; implements training programs to strengthen the judiciary in countries where there has been an armed conflict or where basic public infrastructure has been undermined; conducts investigations in countries where the rule of law situation worsens and sends observers to them; informs the authorities of various countries about the violations of human rights committed in his opinion; stimulates international support for changes in the field of human rights, including through the media; Provides technical assistance to lawyers with limited resources.
Attempts to defend the rights of human rights defenders and lawyers in the United Arab Emirates [3] , Congo, Myanmar [4] and other countries. Collaborates with the Geneva Center for Democratic Control of Armed Forces . [5]
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 About the IBAHRI
- ↑ About the Human Rights Institute on the Africa Governance Institute website Archived June 18, 2013 at Wayback Machine
- ↑ IBAHRI calls for an end to intimidation, deportation and detention of human rights lawyers in the United Arab Emirates // Bridging the Gulf Foundation for human security in the Gulf region
- ↑ Myanmar - IBAHRI Report Encourages Generous But Vigilant International Support in Reform Process // Burma Partnership
- ↑ Information about the Institute of Human Rights on the portal of the Geneva Center for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (inaccessible link)