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Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHuman Rights Watch is a registered international nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Human Rights Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Lebanon is 36/100.
Human Rights Watch is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its registered address is Seventh Floor Saga Building, Damascus Road, Lebanon.
Human Rights Watch is classified as a International organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Human Rights Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice Human Rights Watch is classified as a international organization registered in Lebanon.
Among international charities registered in Lebanon: Human Rights Watch's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.
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Human Rights Watch is registered in Lebanon. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Human Rights Watch is registered in Lebanon. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Human Rights Watch
- What is Human Rights Watch?
- Human Rights Watch is a international non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice
- Where is Human Rights Watch located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Human Rights Watch trustworthy?
- Human Rights Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Human Rights Watch's website?
- http://www.hrw.org/
- Are donations to Human Rights Watch tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.