René Cassin Foundation
International Institute of Human Rights

Defense and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide, through teaching and research.

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Ignorance and contempt for human rights have led to acts of barbarism that outrage the conscience of humanity.

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Formation en Droit international Pénal – The future of international criminal justice

As the year draws to a close, the René Cassin Foundation is offering [...]

6a sesión de Buenos Aires

6a sesión de Buenos Aires - " Derechos humanos y justicia ambiental " ( [...]

Continuing professional development for lawyers “Representing human rights defenders in France and abroad” – by videoconference

BY VIDEOCONFERENCE, LIVE OR REPLAY PROGRAM Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6:00 pm to [...]

2nd Brazzaville Session – Restorative Justice

The2nd Brazzaville session, organized jointly by the Fondatin René Cassin, the Institut de [...]

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René Cassin Foundation
-International Institute of Human Rights

Based in Strasbourg and founded by René Cassin, the René Cassin Foundation – International Institute for Human Rights has been working since 1969 to defend and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the world, through teaching and research.

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Emmanuel DECAUX

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sébastien TOUZÉ

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Valérie BAUD-CANDAU

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