International human rights expertise
Three areas of intervention to analyse applicable frameworks, conduct studies and prepare reference documents
International human rights expertise
Three areas of intervention to analyse applicable frameworks, conduct studies and prepare reference documents
Do you need to understand an international or regional mechanism, prepare a robust legal analysis, or develop a specialised human rights document?
AKINTERRA provides support at different stages, from legal framing through to the final document. Work can be carried out in French, English and Russian.
Strategic Human Rights Consultancy
Identifying applicable mechanisms, understanding States’ obligations and clarifying available avenues to prepare a case, a project, a research paper or a decision.
Legal Research and Human Rights Studies
Documenting an issue,
preparing a study or
drafting a report intended for international or regional human rights monitoring mechanisms.
preparing a study or
drafting a report intended for international or regional human rights monitoring mechanisms.
Revision and Adaptation of Legal Content
From raw material to a ready-to-use document — structuring, revising and adapting your content to the requirements of your institutional and multilingual contexts.
Formats of intervention
Support can be provided at the early stages of a project, during the analysis phase or at the point of preparing a document.
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Initial assessment and orientation note
A short intervention to clarify an issue, identify relevant frameworks or mechanisms, and define possible next steps. -
Analysis of applicable mechanisms and standards
An examination of the norms, procedures, access conditions, institutional practices or points of attention relating to an international or regional mechanism. -
Legal research and thematic studies
An in-depth analysis of a human rights issue, intended to prepare a note, a thematic or comparative study, or a reference document based on relevant standards. -
Reports and contributions to monitoring bodies
Support for the preparation or revision of reports, responses to lists of issues and contributions intended for human rights monitoring bodies or mechanisms. Also covers follow-up on the implementation of recommendations. -
Revision and adaptation of legal content
Work on existing content to improve its clarity, coherence, accuracy and adaptation to the intended audience or context of use. -
Human rights-based approach in projects
Support to integrate this approach into activities and projects, taking into account applicable standards, obligations and cross-cutting considerations.
Need specialised support?
Areas of intervention
Work may cover a range of human rights themes. The questions below illustrate some of the issues addressed.
Work and Employment
Access, conditions and protection
- Is access to employment guaranteed without discrimination?
- Are working conditions fair and safe?
- Is remuneration sufficient?
- Are collective rights respected?
- Are new forms of employment regulated?
Health
Access to healthcare and health protection
- Is access to healthcare effective?
- Is disease prevention ensured?
- Is a healthy environment guaranteed?
- Are health education and awareness-raising activities carried out?
Housing
Access and housing conditions
- Is housing of an adequate standard?
- Is it financially accessible?
- Are evictions regulated?
- Is homelessness prevented?
- Is access to housing guaranteed without discrimination?
Social Protection
Economic security and coverage
- Is the social security system adequate?
- Are social benefits sufficient?
- Are vulnerable groups and atypical workers covered?
- Is protection against unemployment provided for?
Combating Poverty
Living conditions and social inclusion
- Are poverty reduction policies effective?
- Are situations of social exclusion addressed?
- Is access to fundamental rights ensured?
- Is a minimum standard of living guaranteed?
Education
Access and quality
- Is access to education guaranteed?
- Is the quality of education adequate?
- Does the education system cover all groups of children?
- Is equity ensured across different levels of education?
Children and Adolescents
Child-specific protection and rights
- Are children protected from exploitation and abuse?
- Is the child’s view taken into account in decisions affecting their interests?
- Are situations of violence identified and addressed?
- Is the minimum working age respected?
Family
Social protection, support and autonomy
- Do family benefits exist, and are they sufficient?
- Are older persons supported?
- Is work-life balance facilitated for families?
- Are parental leave rights guaranteed?
Women
Gender equality and protection
- Is equality between women and men guaranteed in law and in practice?
- Are maternity and reproductive health rights protected?
- Is the gender pay gap addressed?
- Is violence against women effectively combated?
- Is women’s participation in public life ensured?
Persons with Disabilities
Autonomy and inclusion
- Is independent living guaranteed?
- Is the accessibility of environments and services ensured?
- Is inclusion in society effective?
- Is reasonable accommodation ensured?
Migrants
Protection and equal treatment
- Are rights guaranteed without discrimination?
- Is protection against arbitrary detention and expulsion ensured?
- Is effective access to essential services guaranteed?
- Is family reunification possible?
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Effectiveness of rights
- Is discrimination prohibited and penalised?
- Are remedy mechanisms effective?
- Are vulnerable groups protected?
- Are structural inequalities identified and addressed?
Access to Rights and Remedies
Remedies and effectiveness
- Are remedies accessible?
- Is legal aid available?
- Are rights applied in practice?
- Do independent appeal bodies exist and are they accessible?
Climate and Environment
Impacts, policies and responsibility
- Are the impacts of climate change on human rights anticipated?
- Are human rights taken into account in climate and environmental policies?
- Is specific protection ensured for the most vulnerable populations?
- Are accountability and remedy mechanisms in place for human rights harm caused by climate change?
Business and Human Rights
Regulation and responsibility
- Are businesses subject to human rights obligations?
- Are companies required to exercise due diligence?
- Are human rights violations by businesses subject to sanctions?
- Can victims obtain reparation?
AKINTERRA’s added value
What sets each intervention apart
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Multi-system expertise
Direct knowledge of international and regional human rights protection mechanisms — how they actually work, not just what their texts say. -
Three working languages
Interventions can be carried out in French, English and Russian — with direct access to sources and interlocutors. -
A solid comparative basis
Analysis of legal frameworks and practices across more than 45 States in light of international standards. -
Directly usable deliverables
More than an analysis — a document ready for use in your institutional, academic or operational context.
Who these services are for
These services are designed for actors involved in the analysis, development, monitoring or evaluation of projects, documents, standards or policies in the field of human rights.
- Institutions,
organisations and programmes✔ Intergovernmental organisations
✔ Ministries and national administrations
✔ National human rights institutions
✔ Cooperation programmes and project teams
- Civil society and
non-governmental actors✔ International and national NGOs
✔ Human rights advocacy coalitions and networks
✔ Foundations
✔ Organisations involved in human rights monitoring
- Research
and legal practice✔ Universities and research centres
✔ Think tanks and specialised institutes
✔ Legal experts and practitioners
✔ Independent consultants and experts
Alignment with the SDGs
Work may be framed within the Sustainable Development Goals
contact@akinterra.com
+33 7 49 20 18 23
© 2026 AKINTERRA. All rights reserved.
Protected content — any reproduction, automated extraction or reuse is prohibited without prior written authorisation.
The services offered consist of legal analysis, research, documentation, preparation and the production of specialised content in international human rights.
They do not constitute legal consultations, legal representation or assistance before courts, nor any acts reserved to avocats under applicable French law.
+33 7 49 20 18 23
© 2026 AKINTERRA. All rights reserved.
Protected content — any reproduction, automated extraction or reuse is prohibited without prior written authorisation.
The services offered consist of legal analysis, research, documentation, preparation and the production of specialised content in international human rights.
They do not constitute legal consultations, legal representation or assistance before courts, nor any acts reserved to avocats under applicable French law.
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