In 2025, Human Rights House Foundation worked closely with the Network of Human Rights Houses and other civil society partners to defend human rights and support perseverance amidst global uncertainty.
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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 80+ 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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Statements
May 12, 2026
SHDMII: HRHF calls for OSCE working group on GONGOs and Disinformation
At the OSCE’s second Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of the year, HRHF highlighted issue of GONGOs within the multilateral system and the role they play in challenging human rights and liberal democratic narratives, including at the OSCE's human dimension pillar proceedings.
Press
May 7, 2026
Blir ny leder for kommunikasjon i HRHF
Interviews
April 8, 2026
“Belarusian culture is stateless” – Interview with Taciana Niadbaj
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Human rights defenders
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.