International Relief & Human Rights Initiative

 International Relief & Human Rights Initiative is a Non-Profit movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights.

We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Currently the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization, we investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work. Exposing and Preventing Human Rights Abuses

 International Relief & Human Rights Initiative is a Non-Profit movement working with people fighting injustice and promoting human rights in Spokane Washington, our aim and missions it is to put our branches in 10 States also setting up Network outside the United State to help building Peace and Democracy and stability in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and other Countries where it will be necessary around the World,

To achieve this Goal we will be working with Volunteers and Institutions of Governments in the Countries where we will be conducting our Activities also we will be cooperating with United Nations European union and African Union as well, we believe to have a Great Support from the United States and Human Rights defenders also we hope to have a Good cooperation with Universities,

The International Relief & Human Rights Initiative envisions a World where Human Rights and fundamental freedoms are universally recognized and respected, and where everyone has the right to defend these rights and freedoms without fear of threats or Attack,

Our missions is to support Human rights defenders through comprehensive protection Programs,

Our programs help defenders build their capacities in order to manage their protection effectively, to allow those that protect them fulfil their obligations, and to convince other individuals and institutions with a stake in the protection of Human rights defenders to maximize their positive contribution, International Relief & Human Rights Initiative always work in partnership with defenders we are also focusing on Human rights Protection defenders our always voice will be talking on Human rights issues democracy and conflict prevention, to ensure that Human Rights and democracy are placed at the Hearts of US EU AU’s Internal  and both external policy agenda, this vision should manifest itself in the US Government’s institutions including US Congress and EU and AU which effectively protects Human rights at home and is a force for positive change in the World,

Our daily activities are for publishing and promoting Human rights using our voices to make known violations of these Human rights,

Legal Advocacy against terrorism and war crimes against Humanity and corruption,

Aid and support to those whose rights have been violated,

Human trafficking Advocacy,

Humanitarian Activities in Community,

The International Relief & Human Rights Initiative has started its Activities in the United States of America aiming at supporting Vulnerable Persons who belong to the following Categories,

US Citizens with Disabilities by providing an Advocacy to encourage them in their daily lives in different activities,

We also working to support US Citizens with Low income to provide them Legal Advocacy in their Legal Matters in case will be need in their daily lives,

Refugees and Immigrants Support,

We have Legal Services & Orientation Mobility to the Refugees & Immigrants to backup US Refugee Admission Program and Resettlement Agencies, we do offer Refugee Advocacy and representation for Refugees in different areas inside the United States and outside the United States,

Asylum USA

Who We Help

We help people living in the greater Washington, Spokane areas who do not already have legal representation, cannot afford an attorney, and need help with a claim for asylum or other protection-based form of immigration status. Our Spokane offices can also help people who are seeking asylum from within a nearby immigration detention center. Also help People have Deportation issues, also our Officers or Attorney they do a Referrals our clients to the different Agencies for seeking Financial help,

Types of Cases We Handle 

ASYLUM: We help people who are afraid to return to their home countries because they have suffered harm and/or have a well-founded fear of future harm because of who they are.  This may include harm that is based upon their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or some other characteristic about themselves that they cannot change, such as their sexuality.

To apply for asylum, a person MUST apply within ONE YEAR of entering the United States, unless they can show that they qualify for an exception to that rule.

International Relief & Human Rights Initiative also helps people to apply for withholding of removal and for protection under the U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT). 

Some people who are eligible for asylum may also be eligible for other forms of protection.  For more information about asylum and the other types of cases that International Relief & Human Rights Initiative handles, continue reading our Law Procedures Page here bellow,

If International Relief & Human Rights Initiative accepts your case, it will be assigned to our attorneys who will represent you free of charge.  These excellent attorneys work at a large law Office. International Relief & Human Rights Initiative will guide, train, and mentor your   attorneys so that they will have our support throughout your case.

How to Request Our Help

Spokane Office:  If you are interested in our legal help in the Spokane City area, you should come to our offices  to fill out a request for assistance form.  Or email us at info@irhri.org we may better direct you! If you are in removal proceedings at the Seattle Immigration Court, you can also stop by the “pro bono room” on the days that we are screening potential clients there.  After we review your questionnaire, we will call you to let you know if you qualify for an intake meeting with us.  If you are in different Cities ibn Washington State and have questions, please email us at info@irhri.org we can help you,

What to Bring To Your Intake Interview at International Relief & Human Rights Initiative

If you are invited to an intake interview at International Relief & Human Rights Initiative, please bring any and all documents that might be relevant to your immigration case including the following:

• Identity documents (i.e. your passport, birth certificate, student identification card, household registry, national identity card, or political party membership card.)
• Identity documents of family members who traveled to the United States with you
• Marriage certificate and birth certificates for children, if any
• Academic records (i.e. school records, certificates, and diplomas)
• Medical records from hospitalization or treatment due to mistreatment in home country
• Jail or court records
• Any draft asylum applications or affidavits that you may have created
• Any document that has been filed with any part of our government
• Any other documents that you think might be relevant
• Please note that we do not expect potential clients to have all of these documents.  If you were not able to bring these documents with you when you fled your home country, that is fine and we can discuss documenting your claim with you.

Other Service Providers That May Be Able to Help

At this time, we are only able to help clients in the greater Spokane City in Washington area.  If you live outside of this area, if you do not have the type of immigration case that International Relief & Human Rights Initiative covers, or if International Relief & Human Rights Initiative tells you we cannot assist you, you should check the  list of free legal services providers in your state:

Here at International Relief & Human Rights Initiative all Legal Matters & Immigration Issues related to the Human Rights are handled equally,To Achieve our Goals we work with Volunteers Students Attorneys Volunteers and other Humanitarian Agencies in Washington State and other People who are focusing on Human Rights Issues, we have a Good cooperation with Government€™s Agencies in the United States,

we are operating by doing advocacy on Rights of LGBT We are working to promote Justice and Democracy and rights for LGBT

LAW AND PROCEDURE,

                                                                                   The process for seeking asylum in the U.S. is complicated and an asylum-seeker is more likely to be granted this form of protection if he or she is represented by a good lawyer who understands the system. We provide training and guidance to lawyers who represent clients on a pro bono basis through our program. For a basic overview of asylum law and the legal standards for some other forms of protection-based on immigration status that our clients may seek through our program, here we are helping without any discrimination,