The film festival brings human rights abuses to life through storytelling in a way that challenges each individual to empathise and demand justice for all.

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival bears witness to human rights violations and creates a forum for individuals on both sides of the lens to empower audiences with the knowledge that personal commitment can make a difference. 

Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organisations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes.