The Centre for Internet & Human Rights (CIHR) is a dynamic hub for academic research focused on the intersection of technology and society. They are dedicated to providing valuable insights and empirical data to inform current public and academic debates. The CIHR was established by scholars who recognized the need for comprehensive and nuanced discussions about the impact of the internet on human rights.

The CIHR aims to be a platform for individuals who share a common goal of promoting high-quality research on internet and human rights issues. Their core academic team consists of experts from various disciplines, including international relations, political science, sociology, and law. Additionally, their international fellowship program brings together practitioners, researchers, activists, philosophers, diplomats, and computer scientists to collaborate on research projects and translate academic results into practical applications.

The CIHR values independence, only accepting funding that ensures the integrity and credibility of their research. They prioritize interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on theoretical frameworks from social and political sciences, law, economics, and computer science. Their practical approach involves direct engagement with civil society, governments, the private sector, and the technical community.

They actively participate in policy debates, enhance the research capacity of civil society, and disseminate their research results through various media channels. With a global perspective, the CIHR grounds their research in perspectives from around the world, fostering diversity and understanding. They collaborate with the European University Viadrina, located in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, to research and teach on cultural, social, political, and economic boundaries in the European context.

The CIHR is also part of the Network of Centers (NoC), a global collaborative initiative that aims to promote interdisciplinary research, teach, and engage in discussions related to the internet's development, social impact, policy implications, and legal issues. The CIHR receives funding from public sources such as the European Horizon 2020, German DFG, and BMBF funding. They do not accept funding from large corporations or national security organizations, ensuring the independence and integrity of their research