Rights and Humanity was founded by Professor Julia Häusermann MBE in 1986. Established as an international not-for-profit association under Swiss law, Rights and Humanity is multi-faith and multi-cultural by philosophy, composition and action. Its premise is that international human rights law and the principles of humanity - the values shared across faiths and cultures - together provide a legal framework and moral compass for global action for progress. Its unique approach is holistic, cooperative, solutions-oriented and champions progress rather than blame. It puts people and planet at the centre of policy and action, prompting an ethic of cooperation for the common good. The association’s effective positive approach has attracted the global patronage of people of great eminence. In 2003, our Patrons and other global leaders signed ‘The Rights and Humanity Principles of Responsibility’ – the first multi-faith, multi-cultural consensus on individual responsibilities.