New York, United States
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using medicine and science to document and address mass atrocities and human rights violations. Founded in 1986, PHR leverages the unique skills of physicians, scientists, and health professionals to lend credibility to investigations and advocacy efforts. The organization's work includes advocating for persecuted health workers, preventing torture, documenting mass atrocities, and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
PHR's focus extends to physical and psychological effects of torture and sexual violence, as well as the forensic documentation of attacks on civilians, the excessive use of force during civil unrest, and the protection of medical institutions and health professionals working in human rights crises. The organization's slogan, "Through evidence, change is possible," reflects its commitment to leveraging evidence-based approaches to catalyze meaningful change.
