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For a better society

The International Human Rights Foundation is a non-partisan, secular, diverse, and feminist organization dedicated to non-violent advocacy. We are committed to promoting and educating about the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights as well as on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the Yogyakarta Principles, the Ruggie Principles, and related instruments..

Our team is composed of professionals from a variety of cultural, social, and intellectual backgrounds, united in our commitment to fostering a better society. Since our inception in 2004, we have expanded our presence to fifteen countries and now reach over one million individuals each week.

Educating a better society

The International Human Rights Foundation is a non-partisan, secular, diverse, and feminist organization dedicated to non-violent advocacy. We are committed to promoting and educating about the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights as well as on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the Yogyakarta Principles, the Ruggie Principles, and related instruments..

Our team is composed of professionals from a variety of cultural, social, and intellectual backgrounds, united in our commitment to fostering a better society. Since our inception in 2004, we have expanded our presence to fifteen countries and now reach over one million individuals each week.

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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.