Human Rights Now (HRN) is an international human rights NGO based in Tokyo, Japan with UN special consultative status. HRN was established in 2006 by a group of human rights professionals, such as lawyers, scholars, and journalists, as the first international human rights NGO based in Japan. With over 700 members comprised of various human rights specialists, HRN works for the promotion and protection of human rights for people in the world, with a special focus on Asia.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://hrn.or.jp/eng/
- Address:
- 4F Suzuki Bldg., 335 Yamabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0801 JAPAN
- Country:
- Japan
- Sub-region:
- Eastern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Japan
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Network
Year founded
2006
Age (years)
Human Rights Now
Japan average
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Founded by
Founders: Human rights professionals
Founder gender: Other/Not applicable
Founder gender: Other/Not applicable
Leadership
Leader(s) (2019): SHIN Hae Bong
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male
Social
Likes (2019)
Human Rights Now
Japan average
Global average
Followers (2019)
Human Rights Now
Japan average
Global average
Data notes
Last updated: 30/03/2020
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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