International Service for Human Rights

International Service for Human Rights
Founded1984
Purposepromoting and protecting human rights
Location
Area served
worldwide
ProductsHuman Rights Monitor
Methodsupporting 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
Websiteishr.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.