WHINSEC Mission
The mission of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation is found in the laws of the United States, 10 US Code, Sec 2166, a part of Public Law 106-398, signed by President Bill Clinton on Oct 30, 2000.
The mission has been restated in Department of Defense Directive 5111.12e. Here is the most recent publication of the mission statement:
The WHINSEC shall provide professional education and training to eligible military, law enforcement, and civilian personnel of nations of the Western Hemisphere within the context of the democratic principles set forth in the Charter of the Organization of American States (Reference (d)), such charter being a treaty to which the United States is a party. The WHINSEC shall foster mutual knowledge, transparency, confidence, and cooperation among the participating nations and promote democratic values, respect for human rights, and knowledge and understanding of U.S. customs and traditions.