Documenting human rights. Supporting those affected. Raising public awareness.
We monitor human rights violations, document cases, and bring our findings into public and international debate.
Latest from Our Work
People of Deutschland & Friends
We took part in the event and made new connections.Berlin Freedom Conference
We discussed opportunities for cooperation with international networks.Dialogue Academy
At the “Understanding Dialogue” event, we presented our work on law and human rights.
FROM OUR WORK
International Conference in Limerick
HRD took part in the conference on hate speech and hate crime in Ireland. Learn more about our work →Topics
Our areas of focus at a glance.
Transnational Repression
State persecution and intimidation can also target people abroad. Learn more →
Migration and Integration
We examine migration and integration through the lens of European fundamental rights. Learn more →
Women’s Rights
Equality and protection from discrimination are fundamental human rights. Learn more →
Hate Speech
Hate speech can exclude people. We examine responses grounded in human rights. Learn more →What We Do
We work in four steps to make human rights violations visible and support those affected.
Monitor
We monitor developments and human rights violations.Document
We collect and verify information, cases, and testimonies.Analyze
We analyze developments from a human rights and social perspective.Bring to light
We share our findings through reports, public debate, and international forums.OUR MONITORING
Turkey Rights Monitor
This series documents human rights developments in Türkiye. We share the reports in cooperation with Solidarity with OTHERS. The linked issues are currently available in German.
Turkey Rights Monitor: January 2026
The monthly issue examines human rights developments in January 2026, including arrests and detention. View issue (German)Reports & Publications
Selected reports and submissions from our work.
Systematic Persecution of the Hizmet Movement
Annual report 2025 with documentation and legal analysis. View reportSystemic Impunity in the Eyüp Birinci Case
A report on allegations of torture and questions of impunity. View reportMass Arrests of Members of the Gülen Movement 2024
Documentation of mass arrests and collective punishment. View reportEnforced Disappearances and Transnational Repression
Submission to international human rights bodies. View submission
Our Projects
Selected initiatives for participation, human rights monitoring, and support for those affected.
HAND in HAND
A platform for the rights of people with disabilities and full participation in society. Visit project siteHR Monitor
An initiative that monitors and documents human rights developments. Visit HR MonitorPlatform for Disadvantaged Workers
An initiative for people who experience disadvantage at work. Visit Facebook pagePlatform for Disadvantaged Educators
An initiative for people in education who experience disadvantage.Human rights need your support.
Your donation helps us document human rights violations, support those affected, and make our findings public.