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For a better society

The International Human Rights Foundation is a non-partisan, secular, diverse, non-violent, and feminist international organization dedicated to advancing the principles of human rights as outlined in key global documents, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the Yogyakarta Principles, and the Ruggie Principles.

We are a pluralistic team comprising individuals from varied cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our mission is to foster a more inclusive and equitable society through education, advocacy, and collaboration with like-minded partners worldwide. Since our inception in 2004, we have grown to operate in fifteen countries, reaching over one million people each week and contributing to the global discourse on human rights.

Educating a better society

The International Human Rights Foundation is a non-partisan, secular, diverse, non-violent, and feminist international organization dedicated to advancing the principles of human rights as outlined in key global documents, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the Yogyakarta Principles, and the Ruggie Principles.

We are a pluralistic team comprising individuals from varied cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our mission is to foster a more inclusive and equitable society through education, advocacy, and collaboration with like-minded partners worldwide. Since our inception in 2004, we have grown to operate in fifteen countries, reaching over one million people each week and contributing to the global discourse on human rights.

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Nicolás Salmerón
Human Rights Award

Established in 2009, the Nicolás Salmerón Human Rights Award recognizes individuals and institutions whose commitment to defending human rights serves as an exemplary model for society.

The award is named in honor of the third president of the executive branch during the First Spanish Republic in 1873, who famously resigned on conscientious grounds by refusing to sign any death sentences. It is presented in three distinct categories: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Higher Education
in Human Rights

We offer comprehensive information on the diverse courses, seminars, conferences, debates, and training programs organized in collaboration with Universidad Complutense de Madrid and various public and private entities.

Below is our comprehensive course catalog, detailing our diverse training programs, subjects, curricula, official academic equivalencies (ECTS and/or elective credits), teaching staff composition, as well as availability, dates, and schedules. We also offer the convenience of online study through our virtual campus. Education remains our foremost commitment.

Concepción Arenal
Digital Library

We offer unrestricted access to an extensive bibliographic collection focused on human rights. This comprehensive resource includes declarations, international covenants and treaties, legal texts, essays, theses, and other pertinent materials.

Our library’s collection is available in electronic formats compatible with computers, tablets, smartphones, and e-readers for your convenience. Additionally, if you have authored a work related to human rights, we welcome the opportunity to include it in our collection and make it accessible to the public.

Nicolás Salmerón
Human Rights Award

Established in 2009, the Nicolás Salmerón Human Rights Award recognizes individuals and institutions whose commitment to defending human rights serves as an exemplary model for society.

The award is named in honor of the third president of the executive branch during the First Spanish Republic in 1873, who famously resigned on conscientious grounds by refusing to sign any death sentences. It is presented in three distinct categories: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Higher Education
in Human Rights

We offer comprehensive information on the diverse courses, seminars, conferences, debates, and training programs organized in collaboration with Universidad Complutense de Madrid and various public and private entities.

Below is our comprehensive course catalog, detailing our diverse training programs, subjects, curricula, official academic equivalencies (ECTS and/or elective credits), teaching staff composition, as well as availability, dates, and schedules. We also offer the convenience of online study through our virtual campus. Education remains our foremost commitment.

Concepción Arenal
Digital Library

We offer unrestricted access to an extensive bibliographic collection focused on human rights. This comprehensive resource includes declarations, international covenants and treaties, legal texts, essays, theses, and other pertinent materials.

Our library’s collection is available in electronic formats compatible with computers, tablets, smartphones, and e-readers for your convenience. Additionally, if you have authored a work related to human rights, we welcome the opportunity to include it in our collection and make it accessible to the public.

The International Human Rights Foundation represents Civil Society on the Social Council of EMUI EuroMed University, currently serving as its acting President. Pursuant to the relevant agreement, the Foundation is also a member of the Council of the EMUI University Research Institute at Complutense University of Madrid. Additionally, it coordinates the EuroMed Permanent Seminar on Human Rights in the Mediterranean, which serves as the cornerstone for the EMUI Summer Courses—an initiative for which the Foundation is fully responsible.

The International Human Rights Foundation represents Civil Society on the Social Council of EMUI EuroMed University, currently serving as its acting President. Pursuant to the relevant agreement, the Foundation is also a member of the Council of the EMUI University Research Institute at Complutense University of Madrid. Additionally, it coordinates the EuroMed Permanent Seminar on Human Rights in the Mediterranean, which serves as the cornerstone for the EMUI Summer Courses—an initiative for which the Foundation is fully responsible.