WHO WE ARE
Human Rights Media Network (HRMN)
Human Rights Media Network (HRMN) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, protection, and advancement of human rights at national and international levels. Established as a rights-based media and advocacy platform, HRMN works to strengthen accountability, transparency, and the rule of law through responsible journalism, research, and public legal awareness.
Since *2007, the organization has played a pioneering role in integrating media, human rights advocacy, and legal education to amplify the voices of marginalized and vulnerable communities. HRMN operates in alignment with internationally recognized human rights standards, including the **Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)* and core UN human rights conventions.
Mandate and Scope of Work
Human Rights Media Network’s mandate focuses on:
- Monitoring and reporting human rights violations
- Promoting public awareness of fundamental and constitutional rights
- Strengthening freedom of expression and access to information
- Addressing corruption, abuse of authority, and systemic injustice
- Supporting civic engagement and democratic participation
The organization’s work spans *Pakistan and global human rights contexts*, with a particular focus on South Asia while maintaining international outreach through digital media platforms.
Key Programmatic Pillars
Human Rights Journalism & Information Dissemination
HRMN operates the world’s first dedicated human rights news agency,
Human Rights News Worldwide (HRNWW), established in 2014.
HRNWW delivers verified, impartial, and rights-based news coverage in *Urdu and English*, focusing on:
* Civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights
* Women’s, children’s, minorities’, and refugees’ rights
* Freedom of expression and media freedom
* State and non-state accountability
[www.hrnww.com](http://www.hrnww.com)
Research, Analysis, and Publications
HRMN publishes *Human Rights Post, Pakistan’s first human rights magazine, launched in **2007*.
The magazine provides:
* Evidence-based reporting
* Legal and policy analysis
* Expert commentary and interviews
* Documentation of human rights trends and violations
Published in *Urdu and English*, the magazine serves policymakers, civil society, academia, legal professionals, and international stakeholders.
[www.hrpostpk.com] – (http://www.hrpostpk.com)
Legal Awareness and Civic Education
HRMN conducts public education initiatives aimed at improving understanding of:
* Fundamental and constitutional rights
* Legal protections for women, children, and marginalized groups
* Due process, access to justice, and rule of law
* Cyber, media, and digital rights
These initiatives are delivered through articles, reports, campaigns, seminars, and digital outreach.
Advocacy and Media Campaigns
The organization undertakes targeted advocacy campaigns to:
* Highlight urgent human rights concerns
* Promote policy dialogue and reform
* Support victims of human rights violations
* Encourage institutional accountability
HRMN engages with civil society networks, media professionals, legal experts, and human rights defenders at national and international levels.
Target Groups
Human Rights Media Network works for and with:
* Victims of human rights violations
* Women, children, and marginalized communities
* Journalists and human rights defenders
* Legal professionals and academics
* Civil society organizations
* Policy and decision-makers
Guiding Principles
HRMN’s work is guided by the following principles:
* Universality and indivisibility of human rights
* Independence, neutrality, and non-partisanship
* Accuracy, credibility, and ethical journalism
* Transparency and accountability
* Participation and inclusion
Institutional Commitment
Human Rights Media Network is committed to supporting the objectives of the *United Nations human rights system* by contributing credible information, raising awareness, and fostering informed public discourse. The organization seeks collaboration with *UN bodies, international NGOs, academic institutions, and civil society partners* to advance shared human rights goals.
Long-Term Objective
To contribute to the development of a just, inclusive, and rights-respecting society by ensuring that human rights information is accessible, reliable, and impactful—locally, nationally, and globally.