Not a day goes by without someone somewhere clamouring for personal rights of choice or privacy, food or clean water and air, rights against all forms of abuse and exploitation, rights of self-determination or political asylum etc. Serious human rights violations caused by the upsurge of racism, casteism, sexism, xenophobia, political insurgencies, terrorism, religious intolerance, etc. have resulted in countless loss of lives and show us that the world is far from civilized. Large scale deaths, violence, wars atrocities and torture continue unabated despite world opposition, UN sanctions, protests and in breach of International Law. Recognising the same, the HURT (Human Rights) Foundation was established in the year 1992, with the aim and philosophy of improving and bettering human lives and mitigating the suffering of those in need of care and attention. The Foundation enlisted the support and help of eminent jurists, distinguished academicians, social reformers, and various welfare organizations to focus on the problems of Human Rights violation of at different levels, through its continuous educational programs on the subject. To achieve its objectives, it has also conducted national level conferences and lectures attended by eminent persons, who have dedicated their lives to the cause of establishing a free and just society. The Foundation has been able to bring about greater public awareness and sensitization of human values and human rights issues through many of its programs.