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| Founded | 1984 |
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| Purpose | promoting and protecting human rights |
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Area served | worldwide |
| Products | Human Rights Monitor |
| Method | supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change |
Key people | Phil Lynch – Executive Director Rosemary McCreery – Chair Chris Sidoti – Vice-Chair Michael H. Posner |
| Website | ishr.ch |
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-profit organization with offices in Geneva and New York which promotes and protects human rights by supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights standards and systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change.
Established in 1984, ISHR's role is to support human rights defenders by building their capacity and expertise, strengthening their recognition and protection under international law, and protecting them from threats, risks and reprisals. ISHR provides human rights defenders with a range of tools and support, including access to high-quality research and analysis, tailored training and capacity building services, legal advice and strategic litigation, and advocacy and networking support. ISHR works to strengthen human rights systems.