Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. It operates globally, investigating abuses, reporting facts, and challenging governments and policymakers to end abusive practices and uphold international human rights law.
About Us
- Founded in 1978 as Helsinki Watch, Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. - It publishes extensive research on human rights conditions in countries around the world, engaging in advocacy with governments, the United Nations, regional groups, and financial institutions to press for changes in policy and practice. - HRW uses its findings to generate public awareness and media attention to human rights issues, aiming to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure justice for victims.
Vision
Human Rights Watch envisions a world in which all people can live with dignity, freedom, and equality, where their fundamental human rights are respected and protected by law and practice, and where those who violate these rights are held accountable.
Mission
Human Rights Watch's mission is to protect the human rights of people around the world. It vigorously investigates and exposes human rights violations, holds abusers accountable, and challenges governments and powerful actors to respect human rights and justice for all.
Culture
- The culture at Human Rights Watch is driven by a profound commitment to justice, accuracy, and independence. - It values rigorous, fact-based research, courageous advocacy, and a diverse, global team dedicated to exposing human rights abuses and advocating for systemic change. - Employees are passionate, resilient, and collaborative, working in often challenging environments to make a tangible impact on human rights around the globe.
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