Founded in 1986, Rights and Humanity is the pioneer of the Human Rights Approach to Development. Over two decades Rights and Humanity has had a considerable influence on global policy and practice, which in turn has helped millions of poor and disadvantaged people across the world to realise their human rights and dignity. We bridge the gap between human rights and development by bringing together the UN, governments and aid agencies to ensure access to food, water, healthcare, education and livelihood.
Opening of The International Centre in Human Rights and Responsibilities
After 25 years of thought leadership, innovative action and global achievements, Rights and Humanity is delighted to announce the establishment of our new International Centre in Human Rights and Responsibilities in Liverpool, UK. With the financial support of the North West Regional Development Agency, its establishment marks a shift from being a founder-led organisation with Professor Julia Hausermann MBE as the key Consultant to now enable Rights and Humanity to appoint a wider staff base and further consultants for provision of professional services. Find out more about its Opening here.
Venue for Hire
With impressive views over the River Mersey, Rights and Humanity has opened its stunning premises, The Light, for private and corporate bookings. Please follow this link to find out more.
NEWS
In December 2011, Rights and Humanity celebrated its 25th anniversary in Liverpool. Celebrations of Rights and Humanity’s 25th anniversary were carried out over three days, starting with:
- A visit from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on 1st December,
- A follow-up meeting to our Global Leaders Congress on 9th December as we launched our Call for Action in response to global problems;
- A ‘Giving of Thanks’ anniversary dinner on 10th December.
Shining the Light – A Call For Action: On 10th December 2011, Rights and Humanity marked its 25th Anniversary (also Human Rights Day), and as part of the celebrations a follow up meeting was held to the Global Leaders Congress on Friday 9th December. The purpose of the meeting was to forge consensus on the Call For Action, as developed during the Global Leaders Congress. The final Call for Action can be downloaded here. All participants who attended the day signed the pledge. If you would like to share your commitment to upholding the values and aims of 'Shining the Light – A Call For Action' and add your name to our signatories, please email
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. Read more here.
One of Rights and Humanity's partners, Nile Swimmers, has successfully trained Sudanese villagers living along the world’s longest river in vital water safety skills as part of a unique initiative to reduce the burden of drowning along the River Nile. The training programme ran from 21 October 2011 onwards.
The Nile Swimmers Project is the first large-scale drowning prevention project to be implemented on the river at a community level. Participants come from varying backgrounds; from refugees to fishermen. However all have one thing in common, the importance of the river to their community livelihoods and the common threat of drowning. Read more here.
Global Leaders Congress: Liverpool, 11-14 September 2011 - Under the Patronage of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Mrs Cherie Blair
Rights and Humanity’s Global Leaders Congress 2011, “Global Solutions to Global Challenges: Think, Unite, Act” is an urgent Call for Action. Its aim is to prompt global solutions to progress health and development; peace and security; and environmental sustainability. The Global Leaders Congress brought together international and local participants and speakers to inspire, inform and empower delegates and establish a community of like-minded individuals. Read about the success of the Congress here.
Rights and Humanity ran a public lecture series from 4th May-29th June 2011, led by founder and President, Professor Julia Häusermann MBE. The first lecture in the series started on 4th May 2011, from 6-7.30pm in the Royal Liver Building, on 'The Human Rights Approach to Development'.
Rights and Humanity is proud to introduce its Giant Jigsaw, a project that will bring together local and regional supporters of Rights and Humanity’s work to demonstrate our common commitment.
Video of 20 years of Achievements: through the voices of our patrons
Strategic Framework for our work
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