Welcom to Human Right & Environment Development Society

Human Right & Environment Development Society (HEDS) is a non-profit organization working for human rights and environmental justice through research, training, dialogue and advocacy. Operating HEDS works closely with communities where environmental and human rights have been eroded. HEDS is vocal about the danger of human and poor environmental conditions and management, and the impact these have on the people living in such environments. It is also an advocate for the rights of marginalised communities. HEDS seeks to draw attention to these problems by giving affected communities a voice through its publications, investigative reporting, training, and grassroots empowerment programs. The two broad areas of HEDS work are human rights and environment, specific areas include: workers, Adivasis (indigenous people), forests, journalism, sex workers, and coastal environment. HEDS takes pride in its publications on these areas and more, which include books, documentaries, photography exhibitions and investigative reports. Through its activities, HEDS has helped to provide skills and training to journalists, marginalized and indigenous communities, youths, students and academics. All of HEDS's activities are underpinned by its commitment to democratic values and the inherent importance of empowering people by giving them a voice.



With best regards to all
Advocate Abdul Mannan
Chairman
Human Right & Environment Development Society