CLAIHR’s Mandate

Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, established to promote human rights globally through legal education, advocacy and law reform.

The Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights:

- analyzes laws, institutions and practices affecting human rights;
- contributes to developing and strengthening laws and institutions that protect human rights;
- promotes awareness of human rights issues within the legal community;
- supports lawyers, legal organizations and others dedicated to achieving human rights.