We invest in the power of human rights activism to advance justice and equality around the world.
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Grassroots communities in Bataan are resisting coal and nuclear projects that threaten their rights and environment. As #COP29 unfolds, their experiences reinforce the need to secure climate justice and sustainability.
Watch their story: youtu.be/FPRGuOOjuck
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Greece is pushing back migrants.
People on the move, and activists standing up for their rights, are also facing rising threats. We must support those pushing for dignity and safety for all. euractiv.com/section/politic…
After a year of global turbulence and crises, 2025 offers both new challenges and opportunities for human rights defenders.
Fund President and CEO Gabriela Bucher reflects on the current state of human rights and shares her outlook for the coming year. globalhumanrights.org/update…
"It's becoming more difficult around the world to stand up for climate justice."
New research shows standing up for a sustainable world that prioritizes people and planet over profit is more dangerous than ever. climatechangenews.com/2025/0…
Our support for climate justice activists emphasizes security and holistic care, ensuring they have the resources they need to continue their vital work. globalhumanrights.org/what-w…
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Many similar articles & pieces of research have shown how the misuse of security laws (esp under guise of countering terrorism) to target civil society is a spreading global phenomenon. Now the US adds to the roster of states abusing security power to quell civic activism 1/2
"The capacity of civil society to serve as a place where dissident voices can speak out is fundamental to democratic freedom."
Yet, the US is on a path to shut down dissenting NGOs with security laws, a tactic favored by authoritarians around the world.
time.com/7199851/ngos-civil-…
Following a Strategic Review process and a thorough #Brand Audit, we're now seeking an agency to distill the key elements of these inputs into a brand refresh framework that can reimagine our brand and unify staff around a vision for the future.
Apply: globalhumanrights.org/wp-con…
Fund staff have shared why they have hope for change, progress, and a better, fairer future in 2025. The most common refrain was a single word—Syria. Read their responses.
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Carlos*, a trans man in El Salvador, was fired unjustly after years of discrimination. COMCAVIS TRANS helped him win his case and become an LGBTQ+ advocate.
Support activists defending rights. Donate now—your gift will be doubled. *Names changed globalhumanrights.org/activi…
Think you know your human rights history?
Test your knowledge of human rights with our quick quiz: bit.ly/3DFlqih
Our VP of Development & Communications, Rona Peligal, joins Brandolon Barnett on the @GivingCompass “Guide to Good” podcast.
Listen and explore how donors can empower grassroots activists to defend rights and lives amid rising threats.
Tune in: givingcompass.org/blog/guide…
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, we stand in solidarity with migrants and activists protecting their rights in the face of threats and criminalization.
Defending the rights of people on the move is not a crime. We all have the right to seek safety, dignity, and a better life.
In Lebanon, activists supported by the Fund are providing shelter and urgent support to migrant workers who have been barred from accessing public shelters.
You can help migrants’ rights activists reach more people around the world today. Donate now: bit.ly/4gjge2l
What are human rights? Where do they come from? And do they still matter? This #HumanRightsDay, read our latest Fund 101 Q&A to learn more. globalhumanrights.org/commen…
76 years ago—#HumanRightsDay—the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To realize its vision, we must:
- Defend rights defenders
- Demand climate justice
- Build a new economy that works for all
- Shift power to front line communities
- Innovate for bold solutions
Activists are leading the way on these vital changes, and can do even more with your support.
Donate today, and your gift will be tripled for free. That means a $25 gift becomes $75: bit.ly/41tXgBk #HumanRightsDay
In September, donors, allies, and Fund staff visited grantee partners in Morocco. They met activists supported by the Fund, and learned about the issues that these groups and their communities face.
One of our donors—Jenny Fan Raj—shared her reflections: bit.ly/4ipD0H8
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Leni Velasco is a beacon of hope against rising threats to human rights. She leads @ActiveVistaPH, a pro-democracy group in the Philippines.
Help us continue funding Leni and more activists creating a better world. Donate today and double your impact: bit.ly/3Bdsd1V
7 of the 8 people convicted of murdering the feminist climate justice activist Berta Cáceres have been sentenced by the Supreme Court of Honduras.
Our grantee partners @COPINHHONDURAS have shared this statement on the sentencing. ⬇️
1/3🚨Sala de lo Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia beneficia a tres de los asesinos de Berta Cáceres.
📌Luego de un detallado análisis de las sentencias, se ha identificado, que la Sala de lo Penal, compuesta por los magistrados Walter Raúl Miranda Sabio, Mario Rolando Díaz y Nelson Danilo Mairena Franco no solo ha beneficiado a David Castillo y Sergio Rodríguez, sino también al Mayor del Ejército de Honduras, Mariano Díaz Chávez.
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7 de las 8 personas condenadas por el asesinato de la activista feminista por la justicia climática Berta Cáceres han sido sentenciadas por la Corte Suprema de Honduras.
Nuestro socio @COPINH ha emitido un comunicado sobre la sentencia.