- Protecting human rights for all people in the world -

Human Rights Now is an international human rights NGO based in Tokyo. HRN has been established in July 2006 by founders such as lawyers, former UN officials, scholars, and other human rights defenders.　Human Rights Now dedicates to protecting and promoting the human rights of people worldwide with special focus on Asia.

Our mission is to take action to: 1) Contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide, with a special focus on Asian countries; 2) Contribute to the development of international human rights standards and norms through the UN and other international institutions; and 3) Promote the incorporation of international human rights standards within the domestic framework in Japan.

In particular, we seek to make a concerted effort to improve the human rights situation in the Asian region, where many people are suffering from serious human rights abuses. By highlighting the situation and enabling victims of abuse to have their voices heard, we will spare no effort to make a positive difference. In working to achieve these goals, we would be very happy to cooperate closely with international and grassroots NGOs around the world.