The International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs is a nonprofit, non-governmental international organization licensed in the United States of America. It is concerned with the protection of human rights and freedoms and the defense of the rights of refugees and their right to return to their homeland or integrate into the host communities in accordance with international law on human rights and refugee affairs. The organization embodies the global commitment to promote and protect the full range of human rights and freedoms as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The organization faces major humanitarian and development challenges facing poor and needy people around the world. It began by focusing on helping children in crises and disasters before expanding its scope of work to include various humanitarian and development sectors. The organization has spent over $29 million on humanitarian and development work over the past three years, benefiting over 100,000 people worldwide in areas such as education, health, water and sanitation, food, economic empowerment, childhood, social welfare, and social cohesion.
The Middle East and North Africa Commission works to provide all forms of humanitarian support through its team spread across all Arab countries to achieve the organization’s noble goals.
We work to ensure that every person has the right to seek asylum and find a safe haven, escaping violence, persecution, wars, or disasters in their homeland.
We have faced multiple crises across different continents and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and stateless individuals after they have been left with nowhere else to turn.
We provide targeted assistance to save lives and build a better future for millions of people who have been displaced from their homes.
Statement issued byDr. Majid Al-RukabiHigh Commissioner for the Middle East and North AfricaInternational Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs The High Commissioner for the Middle East and North Africa, Dr. Majid Al-Rukabi, welcomes and appreciates Decree No. (13) of 2026 issued by the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad Al-Shara, which affirmed that […]
Childhood in Times of Crisis In a world where conflicts and humanitarian disasters are rapidly escalating, children pay the highest price. Their childhood is taken from them before it even begins, as safety is replaced by fear and stability by fragility, during years that should have been a space for growth and dreams. When Rights […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional and humanitarian action, the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugees (IOHR) announced the issuance of an official administrative decision appointing Mr. Abbas Al-Khafaji as High Commissioner of the organization in the Republic of Iraq, in accordance with the regulations and frameworks adopted by international organizations. […]
Human rights are not a slogan raised on special occasions, nor an emotional discourse that circulates and is then forgotten. They are a legal and ethical framework that obliges individuals, institutions, and states to stand by the human being and to protect human dignity at all times and in all places. Human rights are not […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to support refugees and the most vulnerable groups in the Middle East, the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs conducted an official visit to Lebanon to strengthen cooperation with local official bodies and enhance strategic partnerships. Beirut’s Governor received a high-level delegation from the organization, headed by […]
#Press_Statement Dr. Majed Rukbi – High Commissioner for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugees (IOHR): “The situation in Syria is catastrophic and calls for urgent international intervention and broad cooperation from all nations to help extinguish the fires and save what can still be saved.” Dr. […]
Humanitarian Appeal
A violent conflict has recently erupted in Sudan, with reports of civilians being killed and injured in multiple areas of the country.
Reports indicate a significant increase in the prices of food, fuel, and other essential commodities, making basic necessities out of reach for many. Despite attempts to cease hostilities, the population is forced to flee amidst the ongoing clashes, seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Chad and South Sudan, where they are in desperate need of essential relief supplies and shelter.
Our organization’s teams are working in the field to receive the newly arrived and provide them with humanitarian assistance. However, with more people being displaced due to the fighting, there remains an urgent need to expand the response and provide support.
The organization has deployed emergency response teams at border crossing points in Chad and South Sudan.
The organization has intensified the provision of essential non-food relief supplies such as soap and sleeping mats.
Reception centers have been established by the organization to register new arrivals and identify individuals from the most vulnerable groups.
