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

 

On the occasion of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Human Rights Research League submitted a Writtten Statement on 'Women's Rights Abuses and the Impact of Mental Health on Afghanistan's Future' (UN doc. A/HRC/56/NGO/32) to the United Nations General Assembly. The statement highlighted that persons growing up in a war and conflict torn country are significantly more likely to experience or develop lasting mental health conditions, including collective cumulative trauma, which in turn negatively impacts the mental health of the population fored to live in a failing state and ultimately the development of the state itself. Furthermore, the level and extent of the Taliban's disrespect for the fundamental rights of women and girls, including the denial of the right to education, work, and taking part in public life, are not only indicative of the crime against humanity of gender persecution, but ultimately also takes a toll on the future of the entire population, which Afghanistan cannot afford, and which the international community should not support. Human Rights Research League also delivered an Oral Statement to that effect during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan. 

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...

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