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We currently experience the most severe crisis of human rights and democracy globally and in Europe since the end of World War II. Armed conflicts, violence, terrorism, religious fundamentalism, extremism, radicalism, new authoritarianism, racism, fascism and similar forms of intolerance endanger the architecture of peace, development and human rights on which the world order after World War II has been built.

Globalisation driven by neoliberal market policies lead to global economic and financial crises, growing economic inequality, climate change, global injustice, corruption, organised crime, global migration and unrested power of transnational corporations which foster a climate of fear and insecurity, the ideal breeding ground for radicalisation and extremism.

This is the time when we need to stand up and defend human rights and democracy in Europe and worldwide. 

We believe in universality

and indivisibility of human rights; in participatory democracy that provides freedom and equality for all. 

Each individual is entitled to human rights. Human rights are always and everywhere applicable, including at times of conflict or crisis. All human rights are equally important to ensure human dignity, whether civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Human rights are at the core of both EU internal and external action and policy. 

Democracy, development, rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.

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We strive for build democratic societies that:

- is a pluralistic system of political parties and organisations;
- provides separation of powers;
- the independence of the judiciary;
- transparency and accountability in public administration;
- free, independent and pluralistic media.
- preserve and promote the dignity and fundamental rights of all individuals;
- achieve social justice;
- foster the economic and social development of the community;
- strengthen the cohesion of society;
- enhance national tranquility; and
- create a climate that is favourable for international peace.

Today, after a period of increased democratisation around the world, many democracies appear to be backsliding. Some Governments are deliberately weakening independent checks on their powers, suffocating criticism, dismantling democratic oversight and ensuring their long-term rule, with negative impact on people’s rights.

Our mission in Human Rights in Action Network is to raise awareness among citizens and educate them on their human rights and on the rights of everyone else in their communities; to empower them as active citizens, who can shape their own future in free and equal European societies.