The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to the defence of all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The FIDH federates 192 national human rights associations active in 117 countries. The transformation of societies is primarily the responsibility of local actors. FIDH’s activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence.