About PHR

About PHR

Physicians for Human Rights mobilizes health professionals to advance health, dignity, and justice and promotes the right to health for all. Harnessing the specialized skills, rigor, and passion of doctors, nurses, public health specialists, and scientists, PHR investigates human rights abuses and works to stop them.

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PHR's Research and Advocacy Fueled the Ban Landmine Movement

In 1997, the Norwegian Nobel Committee applauded the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for changing a ban from "a vision to a feasible reality."
 
 

PHR Annual Report

20th Anniversary Edition 

Twenty years ago, Dr. Jonathan Fine took a group of American physicians to Chile to seek release of doctors imprisoned for their political activities. His visit was both a gesture of solidarity and a new voice in a growing human rights movement. Learn more:





Physicians for Human Rights is a member of the International Federation of Health and Human Rights Organisations (IFHHRO), which promotes monitoring health-related human rights, including the right to health.


 
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