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International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
Pretrial Rights International is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting human rights and civil liberties for individuals who are arrested or detained before trial. Based in Washington, D.C., the group supports pretrial detainees and their families by advocating for compliance with international human rights obligations and providing a forum to expose abuses, while also serving as a legal resource for Americans detained abroad. Its work involves collaboration with NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders worldwide to advance the presumption of innocence and protect inalienable rights during pretrial detention. The organization operates within the international affairs arena, emphasizing education and advocacy to ensure basic rights are upheld for detainees globally.