Leave a human rights legacy

Leaving a gift for the International Service for Human Rights in your will is an effective and enduring way to advance human rights for years to come.

For over 30 years ISHR has supported and protected human rights defenders around the world, strengthened international and regional human rights systems and laws, and contributed to lasting human rights change.

With your support and our intensive training and principled advocacy, we will make the world a fairer, more peaceful and sustainable place for all.

It’s a gift beyond measure.

Making a Bequest

There are a number of ways to support the International Service For Human Rights through your will:

• A general bequest leaving a specific sum

• A bequest of specific assets, such as named securities, artwork or real estate

• A residuary bequest, which donates all or a portion of the remainder of your estate after bequests to family and heirs and expenses

The suggested wording for your will here is intended as a guide only. It’s important that you consult a professional, such as a lawyer or financial consultant, to make sure that your will clearly states your intentions and that it complies with the laws in your country.

Leaving a specific amount

“I give, devise and bequeath to the International Service for Human Rights, 1 rue de Varembé, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, or its successor, free from all duties and taxes, the sum of $(amount) to be used for its general purposes.”

Leaving a specific property

“I give, devise and bequeath to the International Service for Human Rights, 1 rue de Varembé, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, or its successor, free from all duties and taxes, shares of stock of XYZ Corporation to be used for its general purposes.”

Leaving the residue of your estate

“I give, devise and bequeath to the International Service for Human Rights, 1 rue de Varembé, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, or its successor, free from all duties and taxes, the residue of my estate (or X % of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general purposes. “

Already have a will?

If you already have a will, you can add a “codicil” to your existing will or revoke the will and write a new valid will.

If you choose to add a codicil to an existing will, you must ensure that what you add doesn’t contradict parts of the original will.

If the codicil causes confusion, it may be deemed invalid.

Again – it’s important that you obtain independent legal advice on these matters.

If you include the International Service for Human Rights in your will, please let us know.

This will allow us to personally thank you, better plan our future programs and, with your consent and guidance, recognise your generous support.

Download ISHR's bequest flyer here

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