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About Us
The International Human Rights Organization (IHRO) is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) at local, regional, national, and international levels. IHRO brings together a global network of individuals, educators, and organizations dedicated to promoting human rights awareness, education, and protection for all people.
Our
Vision
A world where human rights are fully realized, respected, and protected for every individual, enabling all people and nations to live with dignity, freedom, equality, and peace.
Our
Mission
The International Human Rights Organization Sri Lanka (IHRO) is dedicated to advancing the principles and implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at local, regional, national, and international levels.
Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, IHRO empowers individuals, educators, civil society organizations, and governmental institutions to promote human rights awareness, prevent abuses, and foster sustainable cultures of respect, accountability, and peace worldwide.
The International Human Rights Organization Sri Lanka (IHRO)
At the International Human Rights Organization Sri Lanka (IHRO), we are firmly committed to upholding the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Our programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts are guided by all 30 Articles of the UDHR, ensuring the protection and promotion of every individual’s rights, dignity, and freedoms. From the right to life, equality, and personal security, to freedoms of expression, assembly, and belief, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, IHRO integrates these standards into every aspect of our work. By aligning our mission with the UDHR, we strive to create a society where justice, equality, and human dignity are not only respected but actively realized for all.
The 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Article 1 – Free and Equal
Article 2 – Freedom from Discrimination
Article 3 – Right to Life, Liberty, and Personal Security
Article 4 – Freedom from Slavery
Article 5 – Freedom from Torture
Article 6 – Right to Recognition as a Person before the Law
Article 7 – Equality before the Law
Article 8 – Right to Remedy by Competent Tribunal
Article 9 – Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and Exile
Article 10 – Right to Fair Public Hearing
Article 11 – Right to Be Presumed Innocent
Article 12 – Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, and Correspondence
Article 13 – Right to Free Movement and Residence
Article 14 – Right to Asylum
Article 15 – Right to a Nationality
Article 16 – Right to Marriage and Family
Article 17 – Right to Own Property
Article 18 – Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
Article 19 – Freedom of Opinion and Expression
Article 20 – Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association
Article 21 – Right to Participate in Government
Article 22 – Right to Social Security
Article 23 – Right to Work
Article 24 – Right to Rest and Leisure
Article 25 – Right to Adequate Living Standard
Article 26 – Right to Education
Article 27 – Right to Participate in Cultural Life
Article 28 – Right to a Social and International Order
Article 29 – Duties to the Community
Article 30 – Freedom from State or Personal Interference in Human Rights