The human rights multilateral system is cracking under pressure.
The institutions meant to secure peace, seek justice and protect rights are under unprecedented attack from populist governments and unscrupulous corporations that put power and profits over people and planet.
Yet, despite this turmoil, people everywhere are standing up, speaking out, and organising for freedom and dignity.
People’s demands for justice have never been louder.
For many of them and their communities, the international human rights system continues to offer hope. At its best, it provides protection and solidarity. But this system only works when it connects with the people it was built for.
This is where ISHR comes in. We are the bridge between human rights defenders on the frontlines and the international system that can translate their struggles into lasting change.
We train, support, and connect activists so they can bring their community-driven solutions to global tables, ensuring that international decisions reflect real people’s realities.
Defenders are the heartbeat of global justice.
Their voices can rebuild trust in cooperation, resist repression, and inspire people and governments around the world to act with courage and conscience. But they need protection, resources, and access to the international human rights system. We need to bridge the gap between them and this remote system.
With your support, we can keep that bridge strong.
Together, we can ensure that the international human rights system remains what it was meant to be: the world’s defense against tyranny.
- Fight back with human rights defenders.
- Help us resist increasing authoritarianism.
- Protect the system that protects us all.
