Human Rights Watch (HRW) – Uganda
Source Passport
UG-C-00001-0
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- Legal name
- Human Rights Watch Inc
- Country
- Uganda
- Type
- Civil society organisation
- Founded
- 1978
- Director or chair
- Philippe Bolopion (Executive Director)
- Claim
- Not claimed by the organisation
- Last verified
- 28 January 2026
0 of 5 layers verified
Transparency
Partial
4 of 6 key disclosures on record, 0 of them checked by our researchers.
- Legal name on record, not yet checked
- Who leads it on record, not yet checked
- How it is funded on record, not yet checked
- Named funders not disclosed
- Public contact address not disclosed
- Official websites and accounts on record, not yet checked
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Who is it?
Origin
Partly verified
- Brand names Pending check
- Human Rights Watch
- HRW
- Registration number Pending check
- EIN 13-2875808 (IRS, 501(c)(3))
- Registered address Pending check
- 1441 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018, USA (headquarters published by HRW)
- Public contact email
- Not disclosed
3 sources
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (data from IRS Form 990 filings), 'Human Rights Watch Inc', read 2026-10-20 (EIN 13-2875808; New York, NY; 501(c)(3), tax exemption issued Nov 1976; Form 990 for FY ending June 2025: total revenue USD 84,966,357, contributions 81,272,540, total expenses 101,619,472; a further return for a period ending Sept 2025 shows revenue 18,971,513; latest filing lists Federico Borello as interim executive director and Amy Rao and Neil Rimer as co-chairs)
- hrw.org, 'Who We Are', read 2026-10-20 (founded in 1978 as Helsinki Watch; HRW refuses government funding and reviews all donations; headquarters 1441 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018; about 500 staff; Bluesky, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok links)
- hrw.org, press release 'Philippe Bolopion dirigirá Human Rights Watch', 24 Nov 2025, read 2026-10-20 (Philippe Bolopion appointed Executive Director of Human Rights Watch; start date not stated; footer address 1441 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018)
Who stands behind it?
Control
Not yet verified
- Founders or members with control
- Not disclosed
- Beneficial owners
- Not disclosed
- State or public-body ownership Pending check
- None
- Network or umbrella organisation Pending check
- Human Rights Watch (international NGO headquartered in New York)
2 sources
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (data from IRS Form 990 filings), 'Human Rights Watch Inc', read 2026-10-20 (EIN 13-2875808; New York, NY; 501(c)(3), tax exemption issued Nov 1976; Form 990 for FY ending June 2025: total revenue USD 84,966,357, contributions 81,272,540, total expenses 101,619,472; a further return for a period ending Sept 2025 shows revenue 18,971,513; latest filing lists Federico Borello as interim executive director and Amy Rao and Neil Rimer as co-chairs)
- hrw.org, 'Who We Are', read 2026-10-20 (founded in 1978 as Helsinki Watch; HRW refuses government funding and reviews all donations; headquarters 1441 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018; about 500 staff; Bluesky, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok links)
Who pays?
Money
Not yet verified
- Income mix Pending check
Source Share of revenue Grants and donations Over 50% Other income Under 10% - Named funders and donors
- Not disclosed
2 sources
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (data from IRS Form 990 filings), 'Human Rights Watch Inc', read 2026-10-20 (EIN 13-2875808; New York, NY; 501(c)(3), tax exemption issued Nov 1976; Form 990 for FY ending June 2025: total revenue USD 84,966,357, contributions 81,272,540, total expenses 101,619,472; a further return for a period ending Sept 2025 shows revenue 18,971,513; latest filing lists Federico Borello as interim executive director and Amy Rao and Neil Rimer as co-chairs)
- hrw.org, 'Who We Are', read 2026-10-20 (founded in 1978 as Helsinki Watch; HRW refuses government funding and reviews all donations; headquarters 1441 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018; about 500 staff; Bluesky, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok links)
Where does it appear?
Channels
Partly verified
- Official websites Verified
- Official social accounts Pending check
Platform Link Bluesky bsky.app/profile/hrw.org X twitter.com/hrw Facebook facebook.com/HumanRightsWatch YouTube youtube.com/user/HumanRightsWatch Instagram instagram.com/humanrightswatch/ LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/human-rights-watch/ TikTok tiktok.com/@humanrightswatch
Who is connected?
Networks
Nothing disclosed
- Documented public-office or party roles
- Not disclosed
Change history
| Version | Date | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 October 2026 | Updated from research database (Origin, Control, Money, Channels) |
| 1 | 19 October 2026 | First published |
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