Defending the Defenders of Human Rights
When justice is threatened, we stand firm. Join our mission to protect and promote human rights.
introduction about the organization
Who We Are
In early eighties, a group of lawyers, committed to the work of human rights formed a loose group in order to defend the victims of State Repression. Later on, in 1992 when the Punjab police and the security agencies who were operating in Punjab, started a campaign to harass and kill the human rights defenders and the group started sufferring losses, the group formally organised themselves under the name and style of “LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS”, which later on came to be known as “LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL”.
Our Impact:
Campaign Against Death Penalty
Our organisation has joined hands with various human rights organisations of India who are propagating the abolition of death penalty from Indian Laws. Our organisation is a member of National…
Stamp out Torture
Lawyers For Human Rights International started a campaign to stamp out torture from the police Stations. As a part of the campaign the organisation monitors cases of police torture and help the…
A soulful ‘Appeal’ by the Human Rights Activists of India
We, the citizens of the Republic of India, express our deep concern and sorrow at the confirmation of capital punishment upon Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and subsequent dismissal of his review…
Latest News & Updates:
Call for a Truth Commission on Punjab’s 1984–1994 Tragedy
Government of India must form a Truth Commission to be headed by retired Supreme Court Judges to enquire into the causes which led to the traumatic period in Punjab from 1984 to 1994. Also…
PIL on stray cattle menace
In a PIL on stray cattle menace in whole of country Honble Supreme Court of India on 6th April 2026 issued notice on a petition filed by Lawyers For Human Rights International. Order Navkiran Singh…
Singer Rajvir Jawanda’s death sparks court action: Himachal High Court seeks state response on stray cattle menace
Taking cognisance of the road accidents caused by stray cattle across Himachal Pradesh, especially after the death of Punjabi singer Rajvir Singh Jawanda’s death, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on…
Be A Defender of Human Rights
Join us in our mission. Whether it’s by volunteering, donating, or spreading the word – every bit counts. Together, we can make a difference.