About Human Rights Voice
An independent human rights organisation working from Rwanda to advance dignity, justice, and civic freedoms.
Operational since October 10, 2019; officially established January 4, 2020.
Discover our storyOur institutional story
Human Rights Voice (HRV) emerged from the vision of NSABIMANA EMMANUEL LEON, who previously served as co-founder, Secretary General, and Programs Manager of another human rights organization in Rwanda from 2017 to 2019.
HRV has been operational since October 10, 2019, with its official establishment occurring on January 4, 2020. Currently, HRV is still facing challenges in obtaining its registration status. The application for registration was submitted officially on December 16, 2021, but the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has yet to provide a response.
Despite HRV's limited registration status, our strategic approach ensures verified documentation reaches policymakers, diplomatic missions, and international human rights bodies, reinforcing global accountability mechanisms.
Governance
Its Board of Directors consists of 3 elected individuals, with plans to incorporate five additional independent members to be selected from a pool of advisors.
The HRV Advisory Council will include representatives from five distinct circles of supporters and allies, including but not limited to both international and national experts, and human rights defenders.
01 / Direction
Human Rights Voice organization envisions a just society where all human rights of every individual are respected, protected, and fulfilled by the State and all persons, and where justice, human dignity, and democratic values prevail.
02 / Purpose
Human Rights Voice (HRV) is a non-aligned, independent, and general public-interest organization committed to promoting and protecting international human rights norms and standards through education, research, and advocacy, with a primary focus on advancing civil and political rights for all. It disseminates critical information to citizens, monitors, documents, and reports on human rights situations, complements existing mechanisms, addresses human rights concerns, fosters respect for human rights, demands accountability, and advocates for institutional reforms and policy changes to ensure justice and safeguard fundamental freedoms.
03 / Principles
The principles that guide every part of HRV’s work.
Purpose
Human Rights Voice operates exclusively in the public interest. Its purpose is to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for the benefit of society as a whole, without serving a specific group.
People & governance
Profiles include biographies, expertise, languages, and publications only after details and publication consent are verified.
The Board of Directors consists of 3 elected individuals, with plans to incorporate five additional independent members selected from a pool of advisors. Individual profiles are published once each person's role, biography, consent, and approved public details are verified.
No unverified people are listed
Open governance
Institutional records will be made available here as verified, approved copies.
Independent review of institutional finances.
Institutional priorities and programme direction.
Standards of conduct and professional integrity.
Policies supporting safe, respectful engagement.
Working together
We will publish partner names, logos, and links once affiliations and permissions are confirmed.
Verified partner identities and external links will be listed here.
Support independent rights work
Bank name, account holder, account number, and IBAN have not been verified for publication. Please request confirmed donation instructions directly from HRV.
