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What we do:

At BIHR we aim for the light bulb moments - when people make the connection between human rights and the work they do every day. We move human rights from the law books to everyday life, using real examples and a practical human rights based approach.

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BIHR Explainer: What is the Judicial Review Bill?

Read more about what the Judicial Review Bill and why is it important for human rights.
Amplifying the Voices of People with Lived Experience of Using the Human Rights Act

Amplifying the Voices of People with Lived Experience of Using the Human Rights Act
Lived experiences shared with the IHRAR Panel on 23 June 2020.
The Right to Freedom of Expression

The Right to Freedom of Expression

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide
A. The Law: The Human Rights Act

Find out about our law here at home, the Human Rights Act, and how it protects us all.
Volunteer and Fundraise

volunteering opportunities
B. The European Convention on Human Rights

Find out about the European Convention on Human Rights and what it means for you.
The history of human rights

Did you know the ideas behind human rights in the UK are over 800 years old? Read more about the journey behind the Human Rights Act.
I Need Help
A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy

Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy
Midwifery and Human Rights: A Practitioner's Guide

This Guide has been developed to support midwives to deliver maternity services that respect human rights.
Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

Co-produced with advocacy groups this guide shows how the rights and duties in the Human Rights Act can help strengthen support for people with mental health problems. It uses handy tables, flowcharts, case studies, and worked through examples.
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