An independent human rights & humanitarian organization
For a world where human dignity is protected and human rights are respected
An independent, non-profit human rights and humanitarian organization headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. We defend human rights, protect freedom of expression and judicial independence, stand with victims of violations, wars and disasters, and pursue accountability and justice.
- Officially foundedMay 29, 2020
- HeadquartersCanton of Zurich, Switzerland
- StatusIndependent, non-profit
Who we are
An independent organization for dignity and justice
The Human Rights Association is an independent, non-profit human rights and humanitarian organization, officially founded in the city of Zurich on 29 May 2020 and headquartered in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It has its own legal personality and an independent financial structure, and may establish branches in other countries by decision of its administrative body.
Vision
We aspire to a world of justice and peace, where human dignity is respected and human rights are protected; a world that upholds the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, and rejects the culture of violence, terrorism and war in favour of reviving a culture of dialogue and peaceful understanding.
Mission
To work earnestly and continuously to defend human rights and legitimacy in accordance with constitutions, international conventions, and humanitarian and national laws; to protect freedom of expression and the independence of the judiciary; to stand with victims of violations, wars and disasters and convey their voices to the competent authorities; to empower the most vulnerable groups; and to pursue accountability and justice.
What we do
Seven areas, one commitment to human rights
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Promoting a culture of peace
Reviving a culture of dialogue and peaceful understanding, and rejecting the culture of violence and war.
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Protecting vulnerable groups
Standing with victims of violations, wars and disasters and conveying their voices to the competent authorities.
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Legal & civil support
Defending rights in accordance with constitutions, international conventions, and humanitarian and national laws.
Our impact
Impact measured by facts
Being verified
Beneficiaries
Being verified
Cases
Being verified
Projects
Being verified
Regions
Figures are published once verified and approved by the organization’s management.
News
Latest news
The Association's statements, updates, activities and positions on human rights issues.
ريشة الفن تفضح جرائم الانقلاب أمام مقر الأمم المتحدة بجنيف: افتتاح معرض "ما هو كائن.. وما يجب أن يكون" بحضور وزير حقوق الإنسان اليمني
في قلب العاصمة السويسرية جنيف، وتحديداً في ساحة الأمم المتحدة الشهيرة وأمام النصب التذكاري للكرسي المكسور، نظمت الرابطة الإنسانية للحقوق، اليوم الاثنين 28 سبتمبر، معرضاً تشكيلياً وحقوقياً نوعياً حمل عنوان "ما هو كائن.. وما يجب أن يكون"، وذلك بالتزامن مع انعقاد الدورة الـ 63 لمجلس حقوق الإنسان التابع للأمم المتحدة.
Legal Center
Legal Center
A legal reference in human rights, international and humanitarian law.
Governance
Governance & Transparency
Institutional documents, reports and policies governing the Association.
The Association is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. All institutional documents are publicly available.
Governance- StatutesComing soon
- Organizational structureComing soon
- ManagementComing soon
- Annual reportsComing soon
- Financial reportsComing soon
- Funding sourcesComing soon
- PoliciesComing soon
- Code of conductComing soon
- Data protectionComing soon
- ComplaintsComing soon
- Institutional documentsComing soon
Get involved
How you can support our mission
Donate
Help sustain H.R.A’s programmes and activities.
Membership
Join H.R.A as a member and take part in its work.
Volunteer
Contribute your time and skills to our work.
Partnership
Institutional cooperation with organizations that share our values.
Professional support
Legal, media and technical expertise in service of the mission.