Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) are individuals who act peacefully to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Their work is protected by the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, which is ratified by most member states.
Provide legal, psychological, medical or other support to victims of human rights violations
Document cases concerning violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Fight accountability dodges that hide systematic human rights violations
Consolidate and promote the concept of universal human rights and of HRDs