Our Organization
What Makes HRF Unique
Our Organization
What Makes HRF Unique
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies.
What We Believe
Our Story
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) was founded in 2005 and opened its New York office in 2006. HRF was created with the strong backing of numerous freedom champions, including Elie Wiesel, a survivor of the Nazi dictatorship, and Václav Havel, who stood against the Eastern bloc’s regime in Czechoslovakia. These individuals, who peacefully resisted oppressive regimes, were prisoners of conscience under tyrannies of all kinds.
Our Approach in Action
We defend, support, and give a platform to human rights activists who are boldly changing their communities and countries.
We connect dissidents to industry leaders and develop modern solutions to address the world’s worst human rights violations.
We amplify the impact of dissidents in our network by inspiring people around the world to participate in their initiatives.
Global Media Impressions
7b+
Video Views of Human Rights Advocates Telling Their Story
10m+
New Tech/Creative Partnershipwith Activists
75+
Dollars in New Funding for Human Rights Work
$6m+
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