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Leveling the UN Playing Field for You
INHR is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving access to the United Nations and enhancing the effectiveness of small and mid-sized states and NGOs. We offer strategic advice, training, research, and capacity-building to maximize the impact of your interaction with UN agencies in Geneva, New York and beyond. With COVID-19 limiting travel, we can be there for you in most of the UN's major hubs. Training for new HRC members and our free virtual intern program for SIDS/LDCs are just a phone call away.
Linking International Standards with Field Solutions
Our team of diplomats, lawyers and policy experts provide information and programs that help to make international standards more meaningful by showing how they are implemented in practice. We value improvement of international standards and work to show the meaning of these standards beyond the walls of the United Nations. Our recent study on COVID-19 and human rights is one example. This work also leads us to help implement programs on human rights and development in areas such as atrocity prevention, health and human rights, and humanitarian affairs.
Enhancing Civil Society Effectiveness
NGOs, business and trade groups, and civil society organizations use our representation services to advocate effectively before UN bodies on human rights, health and other issues. We have helped companies understand health impliciations of UN resolutions, shown lawyers how to advocate for accountability, and helped NGOs fund environmentally sustainable supply chains. Our training programs include advocacy, public speaking, donor relations, and specialized training for individual UN agencies, funds and programs. As part of our commitment to a level playing field, we work with civil society organizations from all countries but only represent delegations from small and medium-sized countries.
Latest News From INHR
INHR Brussels office is established
INHR has recently finalized proceedings for the official establishment of an office in Brussels.
The Brussels branch will develop closer and more continuous partnerships with the European Union institutions on issues in the purview of our areas of work, including human rights, humanitarian affairs and the environment. It will also work with other partners based in Brussels to increase policy dialogue and build strategic partnerships that fulfill the organization’s goals.
INHR President’s book recommended by AFSA
INHR President, Eric Richardson’s book “The art of getting more back in diplomacy: negotiation lessons from North Korea, China, Libya, and the United Nations” is a recommended read by the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), the professional association and exclusive representative for the U.S. Foreign Service, established in 1924. The book offers a unique insider’s account to theories and strategies of diplomacy, drawing from case studies from the author’s own experience. “It is a fascinating read, with implications extending far beyond the world of international relations.”, says Susan Schechter of the UC Berkeley School of Law.
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Speaking on Responsible AI in the Military at Bratislava's GLOBSEC conference
INHR President Eric Richardson led a discussion with Central European government and industry officials about Responsible AI in the Military. Sponsored by the Dutch Embassy in Bratislava, we looked at the use of drones in Ukraine and other AI military technologies in anticipation of the Responsible AI in the Military (REAIM) conference the Netherlands will host in February 2023.
INHR Announces Its Advisory Council
On June 30, INHR's Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting. The Council provides INHR with an even stronger team to implement your projects, as well as experience and oversight from some of the world's best human rights experts, which include:
Paula Schriefer, United States, Chair
Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan
Clement Voule, Togo
Philip French, United Kingdom
Joel Millman, United States
INHR Profile : Olga Bogdan de Millo Terrazzani
We are excited to announce that INHR will be establishing an office in Brussels. The Brussels branch will deepen our engagement with the European Union on human rights issues, humanitarian affairs, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Leading INHR’s new office is Olga Bogdan de Millo Terrazzani, a Moldovan national with over 15 years of experience working in the international arena. Her broad professional experiences include stretches at the World Meteorological Organization and the Permanent Mission of Moldova to the United Nations in Geneva as well as in academia and non-governmental organizations.
We sat down to learn a little bit more about Olga.
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