FIDH
is an
international human rights
NGO
federating 188 organizations
from 116 countries
About fidh
FIDH takes action for the protection of victims of human rights violations, for
the prevention of violations and to bring perpetrators to justice.
A broad mandate
FIDH works for the respect of all the rights set out in the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights: civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights.
A universal movement
FIDH was established in 1922, and today unites 188 member organizations in
116 countries around the world. FIDH coordinates and supports their activities and
provides them with a voice at the international level.
An independent organization
Like its member organizations, FIDH is not linked to any party or religion and is
independent of all governments.
www.fidh.org