"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

Article 1, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

 

ABOUT LEGAL RIGHTS INSTITUTE

Legal Rights Institute seeks to further the development of an international system of justice and advance human rights around the globe.  Legal Rights Institute supports and implements projects that promote political and economic freedom, a strong civil society, independent media, human rights, gender equality, and the rule of law. Our aim is to especially support the promotion of the human rights of the most disadvantaged groups of the societies.  Typical projects of the Legal Rights Institute include: Human rights awareness raising and education, human rights campaigning, advocacy, human rights monitoring and documentation, providing legal aid and capacity building.

Microsoft's Dr. Mark Drapeau, Legal Rights Institute's President Lily Mazahery, and CNN's Reza Sayah during a panel discussion at the World Technology Summit on how technology has helped with democracy initiatives in the Middle East.