British Institute of Human Rights

Mental health and human rights

A Practical Introduction to Human Rights: one day training course

We are now accepting bookings for one-day training courses on human rights in the UK. Further information available at the link.

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Health and human rights

Find out more about our open courses in Birmingham, Liverpool and London.

Events

See photos from the BIHR-ROCK event

http://bihr.org.uk/gallery/CYP_gallery

The Human Rights Act urgently needs your support!

http://www.bihr.org.uk/news/speak-for-the-human-rights-act-take-action-its-too-late

Showing off their human rights

http://bihr.org.uk/gallery/arcadea_gallery

Taking human rights around the country

http://bihr.org.uk/gallery/tour-2011

Latest News

NEW Committee looking at human rights issues in Mental Capacity Act.

17 May 2013

A new committee is being established in Parliament to look at whether the Mental Capacity Act complies with the Human Rights Act. BIHR will be working to help people engage with this Committee.

Think human rights are just about courts? Think again!

17 May 2013

Want to watch some short films about how we’re working with people in health and social care to put the Human Rights Act into practice, making sure we’re treated with equal dignity and respect? You can also read what Health Minister Norman Lamb thinks about this work.

Vacancy: Administrative Assistant

17 May 2013

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Administrative Assistant with a positive “can-do” attitude who enjoys working as part of a supportive small team. Is that you? Apply now!

NEW Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

15 May 2013

BIHR is pleased to launch Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide, our latest practical resource to help respect and protect the human rights of people with mental health problems. Get your copy now!

Small Places, Close to Home - BIHR featured on the radio!

15 May 2013

On 11 May Radio Free Brighton aired a programme about human rights in our communities. The programme features Sophie Howes from the British Institute of Human Rights, alongside BIHR Human Rights Champion Sam Bond from Age UK Brighton, and Sarah Faulkner from Assert Brighton and Hove.