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About Global Human Rights Defence
Our Mission and Global Focus
Global Human Rights Defence (ghrd) is a UN ECOSOC NGO human rights organization based in The Hague that commits itself to the protection of human rights and credible human rights reporting. We pursue avenues that have received little to no attention from the general public and news coverage. We have research teams dedicated to different topics under the broad umbrella of human rights, such as Women’s Rights, Children’s Rights, or International Justice, and to different regions – East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific, Pakistan, Middle East, and Europe. We are also proud of our special United Nations research team that covers the various Human Rights Council sessions and General Assembly sessions.
Driven by Compassion, Committed to Justice
Rooted in the belief that every human being, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or background, deserves to live a life free from discrimination, oppression, and injustice, ghrd’s journey is inspired by the unfading principle that selfless action is the true agent of positive change. Drawing upon the universal principles of empathy and compassion, we tirelessly work towards building bridges, forging alliances, and nurturing a global community where human rights flourish.
At the core of our mission lies an unwavering dedication to our four pivotal pillars of human rights advocacy. Our four pillars are:
1
HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTIGATION
Through rigorous scrutiny and unwavering vigilance, we ensure that human rights are upheld and protected, leaving no room for injustice to prevail.
3
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
Empowering minds with the knowledge of their rights, we pave the way for a more just and equitable world, where awareness becomes the cornerstone of lasting change.
2
HUMAN RIGHTS LOBBY AND ADVOCACY
We stand as advocates for the voiceless, tirelessly working to shape policies and raise awareness, because every individual deserves to live free from oppression and discrimination.
4
HUMAN RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT
We believe in nurturing self-reliance and resilience, for true empowerment arises when individuals have the tools and confidence to stand up for their rights and the rights of others.
Our Team
Sradhanand Sital
Chairman
Kavita Pajan
Board Member
Elena Vallejo Secadas
Human Rights Officer
Flavia Gkioka
Pakistan Team Coordinator
Wiktoria Walczyk
South-East Asia & Pacific Team Coordinator
Sophie Utfeld
Project Management & Marketing Associate
Dicle Demir
Middle-East Team Coordinator
Ana Williams
Partnership Team and EU Team
Selina Wijma
Marketing Coordinator
Charlotte Zehrer
Human Rights Officer
Pooja Kundalia
UN Team
Issa Beghin-Aoudi
Advocacy Member
Ciara Collins
Editing and Approvals Team Co-Coordinator
Aryaman Srivastava
Editing and Approvals Team Co-Coordinator
Mariana Mayor Lima
Project Manager NGUN & Education Center
Fahim Abrar Abid
Bangladesh Campaign Team Coordinator
Idil Igdir
Women's Rights Team Coordinator and legal Human Rights Advisor
Oona Cateron
International Justice and Law Team Coordinator
Do you want to join our team?
If you’re interested in joining our organization or would like to learn more about the opportunities available, please contact us on our e-mail info@ghrd.org and let us know what your specialization is. We also offer internships in various teams, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re interested.
To stay updated on our current vacancies, make sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We regularly post new vacancies for different positions across our teams, so you won’t miss out. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially working together!
Our Vision
Our vision is to grant a world where the rights of all minorities and marginalized groups are respected and upheld in accordance with national and international laws, treaties and agreements.
Our Mission
Our mission is to actively promote and protect human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in order to enhance their socio-economic status. This is done through an international platform of empowerment via education, advocacy, and lobbying to demand more effort from established organizations, institutions, media, and relevant authorities.We strive for the fulfillment of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Declaration on Rights of Minorities (1992).