Promoting Freedom, Equality and Human Dignity
A Project of International Human Rights Organization World Society (IHRO World Society)
“Freedom is meaningful when every person can live, speak, participate and belong with dignity.”
About the Project
The Freedom & Dignity Project is an initiative of the International Human Rights Organization World Society (IHRO World Society) dedicated to promoting fundamental freedoms, human dignity, equality and social inclusion.
The Project works to create greater awareness and understanding of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and protection from discrimination, while encouraging dialogue, respect, tolerance and responsible civic participation.
Freedom of expression enables people to seek, receive and share ideas and information. Peaceful assembly enables individuals to come together collectively and participate in shaping their communities and societies. These freedoms are closely connected with pluralism, participation, human rights and the rule of law.
Our Vision
A world where every person can express their views peacefully, participate in public and community life, assemble without violence, and live free from discrimination, intimidation and exclusion.
Our Mission
Through education, awareness, community engagement, advocacy, research and partnerships, IHRO World Society seeks to:
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. It includes the ability to hold opinions and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through different forms of communication.
The Freedom & Dignity Project promotes an environment where people can express their views peacefully and responsibly, including views that may be unpopular or controversial, while recognizing that freedom of expression operates within the framework of applicable human-rights law.
Our work promotes:
Peaceful Assembly
People should have opportunities to come together peacefully to express concerns, share ideas, support causes, participate in community life and engage in public dialogue.
The UN Human Rights Committee describes peaceful assembly as a fundamental right that enables individuals to express themselves collectively and participate in shaping their societies. It also emphasizes that restrictions must satisfy requirements including legality, necessity and proportionality.
IHRO World Society promotes:
The Project does not support violence, intimidation, destruction of property or threats against individuals or communities.
Protection from Discrimination
Every person deserves dignity, equality and respect.
The Freedom & Dignity Project works to raise awareness about discrimination and exclusion and to encourage equal treatment and meaningful participation.
Our activities may address discrimination related to circumstances protected by applicable human-rights law, including race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, disability and other protected characteristics.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals specifically call for promoting and enforcing non-discriminatory laws and policies under SDG Target 16.b.
Human Dignity at the Centre
Freedom and dignity are interconnected.
A society in which people can express themselves, participate peacefully and live without discrimination creates greater opportunities for:
Respect • Equality • Participation • Inclusion • Dialogue • Peace
IHRO World Society seeks to place human dignity at the centre of its programs and interactions.
What We Do
Under the Freedom & Dignity Project, IHRO World Society may conduct:
Educational campaigns, workshops, seminars, publications and digital awareness activities concerning fundamental rights and freedoms.
Facilitating respectful conversations among communities and stakeholders to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Promoting knowledge of freedom of opinion and expression and encouraging responsible and peaceful communication.
Educating communities about the importance of peaceful assembly and responsible civic participation.
Awareness campaigns and community activities addressing discrimination, exclusion and social barriers.
Encouraging young people to participate constructively in human-rights education, community service and peaceful civic activities.
Supporting research, documentation and public education concerning human-rights issues, subject to privacy, safeguarding and ethical standards.
Working with civil-society organizations, educational institutions, communities, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Special attention may be given to people who face heightened risks of exclusion or discrimination, including:
Any program involving vulnerable persons should follow appropriate safeguarding, privacy and informed-consent procedures.
Freedom With Responsibility
IHRO World Society recognizes that fundamental freedoms carry responsibilities toward the rights and dignity of others.
The Project therefore promotes:
The objective is not to silence disagreement, but to encourage people to address disagreement through peaceful, respectful and constructive means.
Contribution to Sustainable Development
The Freedom & Dignity Project contributes particularly to the objectives associated with SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, including public access to information, protection of fundamental freedoms and non-discriminatory laws and policies.
It also supports SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals by encouraging cooperation among civil society, communities, institutions and other stakeholders.
Through partnerships and collective action, IHRO World Society seeks to strengthen knowledge, participation, inclusion and sustainable human-rights initiatives.
Our Approach
IHRO World Society’s approach is based on:
Human Rights-Based Approach
Placing human rights and human dignity at the centre of program design and implementation.
Do No Harm
Considering potential risks to individuals and communities before undertaking activities or publishing sensitive information.
Inclusion
Encouraging meaningful participation of diverse communities.
Non-Discrimination
Promoting equal dignity and protection from unlawful discrimination.
Peaceful Dialogue
Encouraging communication and peaceful resolution of differences.
Accountability
Maintaining responsible, transparent and ethical organizational practices.
Partnership
Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders in support of shared human-rights and development objectives.
Expected Impact
Through the Freedom & Dignity Project, IHRO World Society aims to contribute to:
Our Commitment
IHRO World Society believes that freedom and dignity belong to everyone.
We are committed to supporting peaceful environments in which people can express their views, participate in their communities and live with equality and respect.
The Freedom & Dignity Project seeks to transform awareness into responsible action through education, dialogue, inclusion, partnership and human-rights-based community engagement.
Freedom to Speak. Freedom to Participate. Freedom from Discrimination. Dignity for All.
Your support helps to protect human dignity, promote justice, peace and empower communities.
Bkash Personal
Nagad Personal
Rocket Personal
