IIRESODH is an established regional non-profit organization dedicated to defending democracy and human rights. Born in San José, Costa Rica, we have steadily grown our global footprint, maintaining working offices and representation in Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, and Switzerland. Today, we act as a vital bridge connecting the Inter-American Human Rights System and the United Nations directly to local realities.
To provide expert legal support and advocacy for individuals and communities facing human rights violations. We work tirelessly to ensure access to justice, protect fundamental freedoms, and support asylum seekers through comprehensive legal representation and strategic interventions at national and international levels. Through this work, we actively influence a culture where respect for human rights by companies and public institutions is recognized as a direct driver of development.
A world where human rights are universally protected, and every individual has access to justice, dignity, and the tools to defend their fundamental freedoms.
Founded in Costa Rica, our organization is known globally by our original Spanish acronym, IIRESODH. As we expanded our international impact and established a formal presence in North America, we legally registered in Canada as IIHRSR. While our corporate name adapts to our growing footprint, our global identity and mission remain unified.
We provide comprehensive human rights services spanning legal representation, education, and advocacy.
Expert legal opinions, UN case submissions, INTERPOL challenges, and asylum support for those seeking protection from persecution.
Professional courses and training programs for lawyers, NGOs, and human rights defenders to build capacity and expertise.
Direct assistance to vulnerable communities, advocacy campaigns, and strategic litigation to create systemic change.
We are not new to this fight. Our staff brings extensive, long-standing experience navigating both the Inter-American and universal United Nations systems. Over the years, we have built a profound legacy of human rights defense and education:
Since 2013, we have trained more than 1,500 people across Latin America and Europe. In 2021, we expanded this mission by opening the U-IIRESODH institute of higher university studies in Mexico to offer specialized master's degrees.
Since 2019, we have successfully implemented complex cooperation projects focused on advocacy and strategic litigation in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Colombia.
Our work is supported by major international donors, including the UNDP and the embassies of the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
We maintain active cooperation agreements with prominent bodies such as the CCPR-Centre in Geneva, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the National University of La Plata, and the University Institute of Yucatan.
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