NGO in the special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
The International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and registered under section 42 of the Companies Act (XIX) 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). IHRO is a human rights monitoring, research, training, and advocacy non-profit, non-political human rights organization working since 1996. It operates through the largest volunteer network across Pakistan, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.
At IHRO, we envision a world where every individual, regardless of caste, religion, or color, enjoys the international human rights norms and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Our mission is to make our dream of universal human rights a reality. We advocate, research, and act at all levels—national, international, governmental, and grassroots—to prevent abuses and empower individuals through Human Rights Education. We believe in the power of knowledge to drive change and build partnerships to end grave human rights abuses.