Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation

Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit, secular, non-government institution working to promote and protect human rights. We work to strengthen the ongoing work of human rights organisations and assist in networking for building a strong human rights movement. HRF works to promote a clean and safe ecosystem for sustainable development and governance and strives for power that is decentralised, democratic, transparent and accountable. The mission is to strive for a society that * Protects and promotes the social, economic, political and natural rights of individuals and collectives in a manner that protects the environment. * Governs it’s affairs in a consultative, participatory and inclusive manner. * Ensures equality before law and is committed to eradication of all forms of discrimination against women, children, Dalits, minorities, working class, Adivasis (indigenous and tribal peoples), etc. HRF works to * Promote an appreciation and observance of human rights values and standards. * Participate and strengthen evolution of popular grass roots, human rights movement. * Empower people through human rights awareness and assertion programmes and through participatory institution building. * Stimulate a third world perspective on human rights shaped by the voices of the movements. * Lobby for changes in public policies and legislations for the promotion of human rights. * Foster research into local, national and international human rights issues. * Promote psycho-social help, legal services and relief and rehabilitation services for victims of human rights violations. * Defend human rights defenders and human rights organisations.