European Human Rights Advocacy Centre

Who we are

EHRAC is a team of experts in international human rights law and international mechanisms. We support and collaborate with human rights defenders in Ukraine and the South Caucasus to litigate ground breaking strategic cases to secure justice and challenge impunity. Together we identify systemic abuses and respond to urgent threats to civil society and marginalised communities. Through joint litigation, advocacy and exchange of expertise, we support our partners to maintain momentum on these issues even in the most challenging circumstances. Our sustained and holistic commitment contributes to a more resilient human rights community, improving human rights standards and preventing future abuses.

Our culture and values

Our values

We are RESPECTFUL in our attitude: we listen and learn from our team, our partners, our applicants, and our peers in the region

We demonstrate SOLIDARITY and EQUITY in our partnerships:  we exchange expertise and collaborate flexibly in response to the challenging environments in which our partners operate

We act with INTEGRITY in our decision making:  we ensure that we work accountably and ethically, within our expertise and according to the principle of ‘do no harm’

We are INNOVATIVE in our approach: we bring a bold and creative approach to our work whether in pushing the boundaries in our cutting-edge litigation or in problem solving the programmatic challenges in our region.