Through the international human rights system, those experiencing - or fighting against - injustice, inequality, or suppression of basic freedoms can achieve greater governmental respect for individuals' and communities' rights.

IJRC's goal is making it easier to do so. The international human rights framework can seem complicated, difficult to navigate, or not relevant to local concerns. However, human rights law can be a powerful advocacy tool, and the regional and United Nations bodies that monitor and enforce human rights protections provide a forum to: air complaints, increase pressure for reform, and obtain redress.

This online resource hub is designed to allow visitors to educate themselves on the international human rights system, research the law and human rights conditions, interact with one another, request assistance, and keeps tabs on the news.

Our capacity-building and technical support programs are available to advocates who want to use international law or international human rights mechanisms for the first time.