AUCKLAND, New Zealand: International Shia Cultural and Human Rights Organization (ISCHRO) has begun its official activities in the field of culture and human rights for Shias throughout the world.
 
It has been incorporated in New Zealand under the Charitable Trust Act 1957 on the 8th of September 2005
 
The International Shia Cultural and Human Rights Organization is a charitable trust established for the propagation and facilitation of Shia thought and culture and the protection of human rights for Shias around the world.
 
Its aims and activities are:
 
Propagation of Shia thought and culture.
Promoting Public awareness of Human Rights. This includes awareness of human rights violations against Shias around the world and striving for reformation of legislations in different nation states and international law to guarantee their Human Rights.
Propagation of peace and non-violence in every aspect of life.
Publication of Educational and Cultural material.
Building of socially relevant facilities such as Shia Cultural and Religious Centres, Educational Centres, Hospitals and other similar facilities.
Financial assistance to Shia organizations, companies and individuals for the enhancement of their educational, cultural, health and other life needs.
Promoting interaction among local and international universities and higher learning centres.
Any other activity that is in accordance with the spirit of the organization.
 
Phone: 0064-9-820-3131 Fax: 0064-9-820-3131
Email: ischro@ischro.org  www.ischro.org 
Postal Address: ISCHRO, P.O. Box 15-281, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand