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Rights and Humanity is a multi-faith, multi-cultural international movement linking people from many faiths and walks of life and of various political opinions. It promotes respect for human rights as a foundation for global economic and social justice and human development.

Aims and Objectives

It aims to prevent and relieve human suffering by the promotion and realisation of human rights and responsibilities, to translate human rights norms and principles of humanity into practice in public policy, corporate, professional and daily life and works towards a better quality of life for people living in poverty and social exclusion. It is best known for pioneering a human rights approach to HIV/AIDS and to human development.

Patrons and officers

International Patrons: The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, HRH Prince EI Hassan bin Talal, Dadi Janki, Sir Sigmund Sternberg

Women's Human Rights and Empowerment Network Patron: Cherie Booth

President: Julia Häusermann

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