Human rights defenders need evidence, law and research to advocate justice and accountability.

We develop tools and strategies that make this information accessible.

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Uwazi

Our database application is designed for human rights defenders to preserve and manage collections of information.

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We partner with human rights groups to help them overcome documentation and information management challenges.

Knowledge

Check out our guides, frameworks and more for finding, documenting and organising human rights information.

Featured projects

#EndReprisals Database landing page

Compiling cases or situations of intimidation and reprisals documented by the UNSG

We supported ISHR to develop the #EndReprisals Database, compiling data from the United Nations Secretary General's reports on #reprisals against human rights defenders and others.

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Environmental defender in Boliva

Mapping violations against human rights and environmental defenders in Bolivia

HURIDOCS supported CEDIB and CONTIOCAP to compile a public database that maps direct threats and violations against human rights and environmental defenders in Bolivia.

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North Korean Prison Database

Investigating patterns of human rights violations in North Korea's prisons

We helped Korea Future develop the North Korean Prison Database, a growing and comprehensive archive of international human rights law violations and atrocities that have transpired in the North Korean prison system.

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Latest updates from HURIDOCS

New Uwazi website
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Tech tools for human rights documentation
HURIDOCS organisational strategy 2022-2026
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