October 9, 2024
Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights
In 1994, the Warsaw-based Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights became one of the founding members of the Network of Human Rights Houses and remains its member.
About
A long-time actor in human rights protection, Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) works to develop a culture based on respect for human rights in Poland and abroad.
It is one of the oldest non-governmental organisations involved in the field of human rights protection in Poland. HFHR’s main areas of activity are strategic litigation and providing legal aid to journalists, activists, asylum seekers and victims of human rights violations. As a watchdog organisation, the Foundation monitors the rule of law situation in Poland, and oversees the legislative process related to migrant rights. Since 2022, it has also documented war crimes in Ukraine. The Foundation is the organiser of WATCH DOCS. Human Rights in Film festival, held annually in Warsaw since 2001.
Contact information
+48 22 556 44 40
16 Wiejska Street
00-490 Warsaw
Poland
