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Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit

Der Verein bezweckt folgende Ziele: Forderung der Menschenrechte; Forderung der Freiheit im lran; Rettung von Folteropfern; Fluchtlingshilfe; Unterstutzung der Bemuhungen fur Demokratie und Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Mannern …

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit

Der Verein bezweckt folgende Ziele: Forderung der Menschenrechte; Forderung der Freiheit im lran; Rettung von Folteropfern; Fluchtlingshilfe; Unterstutzung der Bemuhungen fur Demokratie und Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Mannern im Iran; Interkulturelle und zwischenmenschliche Verstandigung.

Founded
Headquarters
Zurich
Operating in
7 countries

Mission

Der Verein bezweckt folgende Ziele: Forderung der Menschenrechte; Forderung der Freiheit im lran; Rettung von Folteropfern; Fluchtlingshilfe; Unterstutzung der Bemuhungen fur Demokratie und Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Mannern im Iran; Interkulturelle und zwischenmenschliche Verstandigung.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Operating countries (7)
Austria Belgium France Germany Italy Sweden Switzerland

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar advocacy & civil rights in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 29

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 29/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Switzerland.

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Switzerland is 29/100.

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is located in Zurich, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is Hermetschloostrasse 77, Switzerland.

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Switzerland.

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.

Der Verein bezweckt folgende Ziele: Forderung der Menschenrechte; Forderung der Freiheit im lran; Rettung von Folteropfern; Fluchtlingshilfe; Unterstutzung der Bemuhungen fur Demokratie und Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Mannern im Iran; Interkulturelle und zwischenmenschliche Verstandigung. Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Switzerland: Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 is above the peer average of 29/100.

Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit This page 34 - -
Assist.ch 33 - -
ILGA World 32 - -
Antenna Fondation 29 - -
Fondation Free Future 29 - -
FRI-Schweizerisches Institut für feministische Rechtswissenschaft und "gender law" 29 - -
Stiftung Cequality 25 - -
Stiftung für Freiheit und Menschenrechte in Liquidation 25 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit

What is Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit?
Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Zurich, Switzerland. Der Verein bezweckt folgende Ziele: Forderung der Menschenrechte; Forderung der Freiheit im lran; Rettung von Folteropfern; Fluchtlingshilfe; Unterstutzung der Bemuhungen fur Demokratie und Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Mannern im Iran; Interkulturelle und zwischenmenschliche Verstandigung.
When was Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit founded?
Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit was founded in 2004.
Where is Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit located?
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The charity operates in 7 countries.
Is Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit trustworthy?
Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit's website?
https://vereinwelle.ch/
Are donations to Welle-Verein fur Menschenrechte und Freiheit tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.