Department Communication

The Communications Department is responsible for science communication and the public image of the German Institute for Human Rights. This includes the management of corporate identity and corporate design as well as reputation management.

• Media relations and social media
• Editorial and technical support for the website
• Management of the Institute’s publishing house and scientific editing
• Conception and organisation of accessible conferences, debates, lectures, expert discussions, workshops and webinars – in person and online
• Allocation of research grants and organisation of workshops for journalists on current human rights issues
• Creation of strategic communication concepts
• Participation in the German Human Rights Film Award
• Networking with the ENNHRI Communications Working Group and the communication conferences of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency

Main areas of focus

Our main focus lies in the effective communication of human rights issues. How can we better inform the public about human rights in the face of growing populism in Germany and Europe? In the context of populist narratives, it is more important than ever to rethink our own communication practices and to formulate and communicate human rights messages in such a way that they are well understood by the general public.

Working methods

We pay attention to inclusion, participation and diversity in our work. We develop texts and communication products that are sensitive to the issues of discrimination and racism.