The Institute for Human Rights (hereinafter called “The Institute”) is a specialized body within the Beirut Bar Association.

The Institute has his headquarters at the Beirut Bar Association.

The Institute carries out its activities (in particular the conferences and the seminars) in the Bar conference room, except in exceptional cases. A specialized library that is part of the Bar library is put at the Institute's disposal.

(Amended by virtue of the decision rendered on 16 May 2003).

The Institute is headed ipso jure by the incumbent Bar President and managed by a Director, a lawyer called to the Beirut Bar Association for more than ten years at least, known for his competence and experience in this field, chosen and appointed to this position by the Bar Council for a two-year mandate.