Gabriele von Arnim, journalist and writer

„Time and again, when I read articles about people who stand up for human rights under the most difficult conditions, I admire the courage, passion and strength with which they defend their claim to human dignity and bring the often-dangerous fight against disrespect for human rights to the public eye.

And I am so grateful to live in a constitutional state where I can think freely and express what I think. I hope to help – even a little – those who are denied everything we take for granted.“

Margit Gottstein, State Secretary in Berlin

„Working for human rights is becoming increasingly risky across the world. Nevertheless, people fight for respect for human rights on a daily basis. It is their courage and commitment that brings hope to people in many places and ensures that injustice becomes public.

Human rights need a strong civil society. I am glad that the Foundation for Human Rights puts human rights defenders at the centre of its work. In this way, we can contribute concretely to widening the field for action for all human rights defenders against all restrictions and contribute to amplifying their work.“

Helga Barten, founder

„Why do I participate in the Human Rights Foundation?
Because people whose rights are not respected by governments need the support and active help of other people.
Because money is a prerequisite for support.
Because I want to make a contribution to the enforcement and promotion of human rights that will be effective not only now, but also in the future, and help to secure human rights work.“