Direction of Advocacy, Compliance, and Technical Cooperation in Human Rights
Within the international human rights framework, fundamental standards and principles have emerged. In turn, public and private actors must consider and respond accordingly to these standards in their daily political, institutional, business, and operational pursuits. IHR LEGAL assists Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), States, International Organizations, and corporations by providing professional assistance and counseling in different aspects concerning Advocacy, Compliance, and Technical Cooperation in Human Rights, bearing in mind evolving international human rights standards.
Assistance to NGOs and other support agencies
Our core commitment to the defense of human rights and democracy prioritizes the work with NGOs, social movements, and victims’ associations. Within this framework, we seek to support, provide advice, and design strategic solutions for projects and activities of NGOs and other support agencies. Specifically, we offer assistance related to:
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- Strategic planning;
- Litigation and advocacy within the international human rights protection systems;
- Conducting studies and carrying out consultancy projects on human rights and democracy;
- Facilitation and mediation of dialogue processes;
- Mapping and diagnosis of human rights situations;
- Preparation of recommendations and guidelines for the implementation of projects;
- Support for international advocacy work;
- Public communication initiatives for the defense of human rights;
- Capacity building and training actions;
- Coordination and social articulation processes.
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Assistance to States
We advise States around the world on strategic human rights public policies –including national, state and local governments– and in fostering respect for human rights by companies. To achieve it, we provide assistance in:
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- Drafting legislation and public policies for national and regional plans on human rights and on business and human rights
- Conducting activities aimed at identifying human rights deficiencies and risks in the public sphere and in specific business ventures;
- Raising awareness of human rights issues (including business and human rights concerns) within government ministries, departments, and agencies through workshops and training, among others; and
- Planning and implementing consultations with multi-level stakeholders, including the affected communities.
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Assistance to international organizations
We provide international organizations with technical support to strengthen human rights, democracy, and inclusive development. We offer assistance in:
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- Developing of human rights monitoring and compliance mechanisms;
- Surveying and systematizing information regarding human rights public policies;
- Technical support in human rights, development, and rule of law;
- Fostering institutional capacities for the design, implementation, and monitoring of public policies in the field of human rights;
- Promoting mechanisms of States coordination and social participation in the creation of public policies on human rights;
- Contributing to the articulation of public policies in this area.
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Assistance to companies
Wee guide companies to “know and show” that they do not infringe on human rights through their operations or business relationships. We provide advice on:
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- Development of internal human rights policies;
- Implementation of human rights impact assessments and due diligence processes;
- Development of mechanisms for stakeholders’ engagement;
- Implementation of human rights compliance mechanisms; and
- Development of grievance and redress mechanisms.
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Phone: + 1 (202) 465-4814
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