Comité international pour la protection des droits de l'homme

Comité international pour la protection des droits de l'homme (CIPDH) - is a non-profit association protecting human rights by the organization of independent community of lawyers of Europe. Established in 2006 and based in France. The Association is a member of United Nations Global Compact. In collaboration with FAO, IFAD, UNIDO, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it works in Russia, Poland, France, Lithuania, Spain, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Bulgaria.

Relation to other organizations

CIPDH is not an informational or media organization devoted to human rights. It is an independent mechanism of interaction of lawyers and experts from the different countries. Experts and lawyers of CIPDH also work during confrontations. The CIPDH participates in programs of the United Nations Global Compact and sponsors creation of children's shelters and schools. The CIPDH abstains from political or religious activity. CIPDH experts and lawyers render legal aid free of charge.

See also

• Non-governmental organization

External links

• Official website of International Human Rights Defence Committee, French