Fund for Global Human Rights

FGHR President and CEO Gabriela Bucher is in New York for UNGA Week, connecting with funders and allies working to support movements defending democracy and human rights. At a moment of deep global crisis, those connections matter—helping build stronger solidarity, amplify collective voice, and open more space for hope and action.

When we began supporting frontline human rights groups in Syria, our goal was to help movements survive the war and keep working toward peace. Since then, much has changed. Learn more about how Syrian activists are standing together in solidarity—sowing the seeds of a growing movement and laying the foundation for lasting progress.

What will it take to protect and promote human rights in this moment of rising authoritarianism and political instability? 💸 Moving money to people on the front lines of rights violations. 🤝 Connecting and collaborating in the face of challenges. 🌍 Building the collective power of movements for systemic change. ✊ Standing with rights defenders even through the hardest times. 🫶 Investing in hope. Here's how we've strengthened our strategy and identity to meet this critical moment.

In Tamil Nadu, fisherfolk and local activists are working together to reclaim land that is under threat. Together, they are protecting vital coastal ecosystems and livelihoods.

Even in the face of rising threats, human rights remain a source of hope and a catalyst for action. We asked activists from around the world to reflect on what human rights mean to them today—and their words offer a powerful reminder of what’s worth fighting for. Watch the video and share it with your network. Today, on #HumanRightsDay, you can make three times the difference for activists by making a gift via the link in the comments.

Across the world, activists are facing growing repression and barriers to funding. With your support, movements can keep pushing for justice and face down rising authoritarianism. From families seeking justice in the Philippines and women standing up for their rights in Syria to youth in India confronting discrimination, community-based groups are driving bold change despite ever-growing challenges. Their work shows what’s possible when those most affected by injustice have the resources to defend their rights.