International Refugee Rights Initiative

The International Refugee Rights Initiative (IRRI) strives for a peaceful world where every person enjoys rights, security and dignity. We work towards promoting and protecting human rights in conflict and displacement. IRRI, founded in 2004, has vast experience and has distinguished itself in research in refugee and migration spaces across Africa; in advocacy at national, regional and international levels; in capacitation of marginalised communities enabling agency, and amplifying voices; and in management of consortiums and building of meaningful partnerships.

IRRI is a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation in the human rights sphere with a proud history of advocacy for the displaced in Africa and for refugees beyond. Over the last 18 years, IRRI has developed a holistic approach to the protection of human rights in displacement by focussing on, identifying and responding to situations which result in displacement; protecting the rights of those who find themselves displaced; and, ensuring durable solutions that are safe, timely and respect human rights. We seek to ensure that voices of displaced and conflict-affected communities are not only heard, but also heeded, at the national, regional and international level, through our evidence-based advocacy that is built on solid field-based research and analysis.