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Portraits of Strength: Fourth Edition

In September 2026, Human Rights House Foundation launched its fourth edition of “Portraits of Strength,” featuring 12 portraits by women photographers and sharing the stories of courageous and inspirational women human rights defenders from across the Network of Human Rights Houses.
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Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) establishes and supports Human Rights Houses – coalitions of local independent civil society organisations working to advance human rights at home and abroad.

Today 85+ CSOs are united in the Network of Human Rights Houses, active across Eastern and Western Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus.

Together, we advocate for freedoms that underpin a strong and independent civil society and protect and empower human rights defenders.

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Human rights defenders work to improve societies and contribute to peace and democracy. Defenders are agents for positive change and development. They are key in protecting against human rights violations and in advancing universal human rights.