INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OBSERVER

المراقب الدولي لحقوق الإنسان

OBSERVATEUR INTERNATIONAL DES DROITS DE L'HOMME

NGO in the special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations

The United Nations and IHRO

IHRO holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This prestigious status allows us to engage in substantive discussions on human rights issues at the National and International level and to participate in the UN’s activities and processes.

IHRO UN ECOSOC STATUS LETTER

For over a decade, India impeded the registration process of the International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) with the United Nations due to its Stance on Kashmir. Despite these challenges, IHRO remains steadfast in its commitment to human rights advocacy. As an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, IHRO operates as an independent, non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization registered under Pakistan’s Social Welfare Act of 1961. Founded in 1996, IHRO has been at the forefront of promoting and protecting fundamental human rights in                                                           alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Constitution of Pakistan.

IHRO's GLOBAL MISSION

IHRO’s mission transcends borders, working alongside governments, the United Nations, and various institutions to foster a global community grounded in peace, social justice, and sustainable development. With a vast network of 73,000 volunteers across Pakistan, including regions like Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, IHRO empowers individuals through human rights education and advocacy, striving to ensure that every voice against injustice is heard.

 

IHRO Participation in the United Nations

International Human Rights observer (IHRO) is working for the promotion of agenda of United Nations on grass root level. IHRO has attended and arranged many International events of United Nations in Different Parts of world.

The participation in the meetings of the United Nations 2011-2015

2011

  • 2nd Intercessional Meeting of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development from 15 - 16 Dec, 2011
  • Global Launch of the International Year of Cooperatives on 31 October, 2011
  • Fourth session of the Conference of States Parties from 07 - 09 Sep, 2011
  • The Global Forum financing the rights to Sustainable and Equitable Development Form 14th -16th March 2002 in Monterrey- Mexico.

2012

  • 106th session - Human Rights Committee from 15 Oct - 02 Nov, 2012
  • High-level Meeting of the 67th Session of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels on 24 September, 2012
  • Fifth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities from 12 - 14 Sep, 2012
  • Third Session of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing from 21 - 24 Aug, 2012

2013

  • Intercessional Meeting between Major Groups and other stakeholders and the Open Working Group on SDGs on 22 November, 2013
  • High-level event on the Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda on 25 September, 2013
  • High-level meeting of the General Assembly on disability and development on 23 September, 2013
  • Major Groups and other Stakeholders Briefing - II from on 22 September, 2013

2014

  • High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (20 November 2014) on 20 November, 2014
  • Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - Prepcom II from 17 - 18 Nov, 2014
  • 59th session - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women from 20 Oct - 07 Nov, 2014
  • Special session of the General Assembly on the follow-up to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development beyond 201

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IHRO REPORT ON UNESCO NGO Forum Saudi Arab 2017

The 7th UNESCO NGO Forum 2017 was organized by UNESCO and the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation (MiSK) from 3-4 May 2017 in the  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .The Forum  Secretariat  invited renowned NGOs, youth representatives and inspiring experts, philanthropists and social innovators around the theme of “Youth and their Social Impact”. The Forum was attended by more than 400 NGOs and over 2,100 delegates from more than 70 countries.

  • IHRO participated in the 39th session of Commission for social Development from 13th to 23rd February 2000 at United Nations Head Quarters as a south Asian Partner of International Foundation for Rural Development.
  • IHRO accredited by United Nations Conference on Facilitation the entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Bin Treaty (CTBT) in UN New York from 10th -13th November 2001.
  • The Global Forum financing the rights to Sustainable and Equitable Development Form 14th -16th March 2002 in Monterrey- Mexico.
  • IHRO participated in the Nuclear-Test- Bin Treaty (CTBT) conference 2009 as observer. IHRO released the press from the New York and press conference at Islamabad Pakistan to declare the announcement and agenda of the United Nations in country.
  • The Global Forum financing the rights to Sustainable and Equitable Development Form 14th -16th March 2002 in Monterrey- Mexico.
  • IHRO to attend the “World Summit for sustainable Development” as a major group in Jonesburg South Africa in August 2002.
  • International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) Participated in “3rd World Water Forum in Kyoto in Japan in March 2003.
  • IHRO Participated in “11th session of the Commission for sustainable development of United Nation from 28th April to 9th May 2003 at New York
  • International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) attended the 29th Session of CEDAW from 9th-18th July 2003 at UN New York
  • International Human Rights Observer Participated in the United Nation s CTBT conference in Austria Vienna in September 2003.
  • IHRO attended the “World Summit for Information Society from 10th-12th December 2003 in Geneva – Switzerland.

IHRO accreditation with the UN entities