We listen to our community partners and collaborate with investigators, journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders to develop ethical, science-based approaches to documenting atrocities, advancing human dignity, and strengthening democracy.
Left: A group of Sudanese, Yemeni, Libyan, and Tunisian investigators work together on a project in Kampala, Uganda at a training on digital open source investigations held by the Human Rights Center and the International Center for Transitional Justice.
Standards and Guidelines
We develop standards and guidelines to help human rights organizations conduct investigations and research in an ethical, secure, and sustainable way.
Field Research and Partnerships
We work with conflict- and crisis-affected communities to document violations, assess emerging threats, and identify pathways to justice. Our projects span the globe and are grounded in co-creation and long-term engagement.
Training and Capacity Building
We train the next generation of human rights defenders through fellowships, academic courses, workshops, and our professional training program, equipping students and practitioners worldwide to conduct investigations with rigor and care.
Upskilling Investigators Globally
Professional Trainings
We offer training courses and workshops on digital open source investigations to human rights researchers, lawyers, analysts, investigators, and journalists worldwide.
