About
Our vision
We envision a world in which everyone's human rights are fully respected, including when governments carry out national security activities. We believe all communities are stronger, and all people are safer, when governments uphold everyone's rights and freedoms.
We stand for rights and accountability, and against bias.
OUR MISSION
We work collaboratively to document human rights violations committed in the name of national security; create innovative, evidence-based new policy ideas and legal arguments; and use human rights law as a practical tool for change -- while supporting others who want to do the same.
Our principled, expert work ensures that the safeguards of international human rights law remain in place for everyone, and helps stop governments from sliding into secrecy, impunity and oppression.
Our Goals
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Build and support inclusive movements for stronger human rights protections where national security laws and activities are concerned
02
Strengthen governments' respect for the international human rights laws and norms that apply to their security programmes
03
Uphold safeguards that protect against human rights violations committed in the name of national security, such as independent investigations and oversight bodies
04
Ensure that wrongdoing results in accountability and justice
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THE HISTORY OF RIGHTS & SECURITY INTERNATIONAL
Explore how Rights and Security International has been successfully advocating for a rights-based approach to national security, and holding Governments to account for unlawful actions taken in the name of national security for over three decades.
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