Human Rights Research League

Human Rights Research League

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Research. Education. Advocacy. Development. (R.E.A.D.)

Mission statement

The Human Rights Research League (HRRL) is a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC) aiming at protecting individuals by placing acts contrary to human rights and international humanitarian law, systemic grievances as well as humanitarian emergencies on the agenda. HRRL seeks to contribute to knowledge and research based public discussion and problem analysis without geographical, political, confessional or other limitations or alignments.

As our name suggests, we are an organization primarily focused on research from the basis of a strong academic foundation. However, we recognize that lasting impact and positive change also depend on connecting academics and practitioners, combining research on root causes of human rights challenges with implementation of projects and policies addressing those grievances.

To this end, we are engaged in four focus areas: Research. Education. Advocacy. Development. (R.E.A.D.), all with a view to bridging the gap between academic and practical approaches to human rights, and between problem analysis and implementation of solutions.

News & reports

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During the Urgent Debate concerning the Iran War at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Councl in Geneva, Human Rights Research League (HRRL) voiced serious concerns about the human toll of the ongoing armed conflict. HRRL Chairman Tom Syring emphasized that all sides needed to observe international law. IHL strictly forbids direct attacks on civilians and requests all parties to abide by the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution, to minimize civilian suffering. Where children are hit in an attack, one or several of these principles have clearly not been sufficiently observed.

Furthermore, while no one should be imprisoned for his or her political beliefs to begin with, reports now indicated that, since the start of the armed attacks, the lives of political prisoners were particularly at risk.

For the full statement, please see the video of the Oral Statement on UN Web TV.

Conferences & calls

Call for Papers: 7th Annual International Refugee Law Student Writing Competition

2021-01-13 00:00 The American Society of International Law's International Refugee Law Interest Group (IRLIG) announces its seventh annual International Refugee Law Student Writing Competition, co-sponsored by the Glo...