Who We Are
The Geneva Institute for Human Rights (GIHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation based in Geneva. As an academic study and research institution, it is independent from all governments, political parties, organisations and philosophical or religious groups. Its key objective is to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of human rights.
Our Vision
GIHR envisages a MENA+ region where States ensure the respect, protection, promotion and fulfilment of all the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments, and develop national human rights protection mechanisms that meet the highest international standards.
Our Mission
• GIHR works towards a thriving culture of human rights in the MENA+ region through 3 interlinked levels of work.
• National Awareness and capacity in human rights has been sustainably developed, contributing towards ‘change from within’.
• Human rights have been anchored sustainably in national/regional institutions, process and protection mechanisms.
• MENA+ region is robustly and effectively engaged with Geneva-based human rights bodies and mechanisms
Our Core Values
• Dignity and Respect: Every human being is entitled to have their dignity and human rights respected equally whatever their gender, age, religion or disability.
• Knowledge: Knowledge is an asset, through promotion of human rights principals’ effective social change can occur.
• Integrity: Transparency, democracy and integrity are crucial to enable empowerment of the community.
Company details
Website
http://www.gihr.org
Year founded
2004
Headquarters
Geneva
Company type
Nonprofit
Company size
05-10 employees
Specialties
Human Rights, Litigation, International Law, Advocacy, and Capacity Building
Company Details
- Employees
- 9
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Chemin De Balexert 9, Châtelaine,geneva 1219,switzerland
- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Website
- gihr.org
- Keywords
- Human Rights.
- HQ
- Châtelaine, Geneva
- Competitors
- GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions), International Institute of Humanitarian Law, Geneva Institute of International Relations, Swiss School for International Relations, Geneva Institute of Geopolitical Studies (GIGS), DER GOTTLIEB, Global Human Rights Clinic, Global Human Rights Defence, Human Rights Careers, International Relations Consultancy.
Geneva Institute For Human Rights Questions
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's website is gihr.org
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's LinkedIn profile is https://ch.linkedin.com/company/gihr
Geneva Institute For Human Rights has
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employees at Geneva Institute For Human Rights.
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's industry is
Non-profit Organization Management
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's top competitors are
Ganhri (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions),
International Institute Of Humanitarian Law,
Geneva Institute Of International Relations,
Swiss School For International Relations,
Geneva Institute Of Geopolitical Studies (Gigs),
Der Gottlieb,
Global Human Rights Clinic,
Global Human Rights Defence,
Human Rights Careers,
International Relations Consultancy.
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's categories are Non-profit Organization Management
Geneva Institute For Human Rights's founding year is 2004
