March for Human Rights: Support BIHR

As a charity, the British Institute of Human Rights relies on the support of those who are alright with human rights.

March for Human Rights is largely unfunded, and we have to meet the costs of this work from our core sources.

You can help us by:

Watch our video to findout more about the British Institute of Human Rights.

Remember you can join our March for Human Rights social media action here:

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