About Us
We are
THE FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT (FHRD)
FHRD was founded on Human Rights Day 1998 in Yaounde. The Government of Cameroon recognised it on the 5th of October 1999.
27 Years at the service of humanity and the nation!
Our Vision
Build a nation free of endemic corruption, gross abuse and impunity.
Our Mission
Invest in the effective promotion and protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms; the eradication of endemic corruption and substance abuse; end the culture of impunity; etc., through research, training, advocacy and legal aid.
Main objectives
1. Invest in the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms as enshrined in National Legislation and related Regional and International Instruments ratified by Cameroon.
2. Work towards the eradication of endemic corruption; substance abuse and related assimilated crimes in Cameroon.
3. Promote and defend the National Unity and Development of Cameroon against all actual and potential threats.
4. Build the professional and technical capacity of Civil Society Organisations and Community and Faith-based Groups on: human rights, anticorruption, drug addiction, human trafficking, free and fair elections and project management.