Youth for Human Rights International

What Youth for Human Rights International does

Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded to teach youth around the world about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to promote tolerance and peace. The organization serves a global audience of youth, students, educators, schools, and human rights activists, operating international sites across more than 20 countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and Latin America.

YHRI's core product portfolio is centered on human rights education content, including a free online course covering all 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a dedicated YHRI Online Education Website for educators, mobile applications (iPad and iPhone), illustrated booklets, educator kits, structured curriculum materials, and a 30-episode public service announcement video series. The organization also produces the 'Voices for Humanity' video series featuring human rights activists globally. Technology infrastructure is a standard web platform augmented by Google Analytics for visitor tracking and Facebook Pixel for advertising optimization and conversion measurement. Distribution is delivered through self-serve website downloads, free physical information kit and DVD requests, and broadcast via a partnership with Scientology Network across streaming platforms and satellite services.

The organization's revenue model is donations and memberships, with all educational materials and resources provided at no cost to users. YHRI is proudly sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists in pursuit of humanitarian objectives aligned with L. Ron Hubbard's vision, which provides institutional and financial support. The organization operates a board structure with a listed Director (Fabio Amicarelli) and founder Mary Shuttleworth, and coordinates with affiliated local organizations such as Yeshua Fellowship in Mauritius, through which it has reportedly empowered over one million people with human rights education.

Name

Youth for Human Rights International

Legal name

Youth for Human Rights International

Website

https://youthforhumanrights.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Youth for Human Rights International is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that educates youth and educators worldwide about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through free online courses, video series, mobile apps, educator kits, and broadcast content across more than 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Education

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Teen/Youth-Oriented Channels (Ages 12–17) (MPABAKAC)

Keywords

• Human rights education
• Youth education programs
• Educational curriculum
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Civic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: As a nonprofit organization, Youth for Human Rights International relies on donations and memberships for funding. The website offers membership and donation options through its Take Action page, though specific revenue figures are not disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that develops and disseminates free human rights educational materials, including online courses, video series, booklets, and classroom curricula. Its primary focus is to teach youth about the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights through accessible, multilingual content delivered via the web, mobile applications, and printed materials. The organization is sponsored by the Church of Scientology and serves youth, educators, and activists worldwide.

Product overview

Youth for Human Rights International is a nonprofit human rights education organization that offers a suite of educational products and resources centered on teaching youth about human rights. The core offering includes a Free Online Course covering all 30 human rights, the YHRI Online Education Website for educators, and Public Service Announcements covering each human right. Supporting products include mobile applications (iPad and iPhone apps) for student learning and lesson grading, printed materials such as the 'What Are Human Rights?' illustrated booklet and Educator Kit, plus a Free Information Kit with DVD. The Voices for Humanity video series showcases human rights activists and champions. The portfolio includes curriculum materials and program implementation resources for educators, with the mobile apps enabling supplemental or full-course delivery across devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leaders of Tomorrow Club: A club brand associated with Youth for Human Rights International.

Products and services

• Free Online Course A free, self-paced online course teaching the 30 articles of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, designed for youth and individual learners worldwide.
• What Are Human Rights? Booklet A printed and digital educational booklet that introduces the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in accessible language for youth and general audiences.
• Voices for Humanity Video Series A series of short video profiles featuring human rights advocates and activists, broadcast on the Scientology Network, highlighting real-world human rights efforts.
• Educator Kit A free teaching kit provided to teachers and educators containing lesson plans, the What Are Human Rights? booklet, and accompanying classroom resources aligned to the human rights curriculum.
• Youth for Human Rights Education iPad App A free mobile application for iPad that delivers human rights educational content, videos, and the booklet to youth and individual learners on tablet devices.
• Youth for Human Rights Education iPhone App A free mobile application for iPhone that delivers human rights educational content, videos, and the booklet to youth and individual learners on mobile devices.
• Public Service Announcements Public service announcement videos promoting awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, distributed for free broadcast use to raise public awareness.
• Free Information Kit & DVD A complimentary information kit including printed materials and a DVD of human rights educational videos, available upon request to individuals, schools, and community groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Empowered over one million people with human rights knowledge through outreach programs in Mauritius

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Yeshua FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Yeshua Fellowship, led by Manishwar Purmanund, operates in Mauritius as a key implementation partner for Youth for Human Rights. Through this partnership, the organization has empowered over one million Mauritians with knowledge of their basic human rights through outreach to schools, media, and government institutions. The partnership demonstrates Youth for Human Rights' model of working with local organizations to achieve global reach.
• Church of Scientology and ScientologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth for Human Rights International is proudly sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists in pursuit of humanitarian objectives. The organization was spearheaded by David Miscavige and aligns with the humanitarian vision of L. Ron Hubbard. This sponsorship provides funding and institutional support for the nonprofit's global human rights education mission.
• Scientology NetworkflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Scientology Network broadcasts the VOICES FOR HUMANITY series featuring human rights activists and their work globally. Content airs from a Los Angeles production facility and is available across multiple streaming platforms and satellite services. This partnership extends Youth for Human Rights' reach through television broadcast to audiences beyond those reached through digital channels alone.
• TXL FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTXL Films owns the UNITED Logo used by Youth for Human Rights International under permission. This is a licensing arrangement for use of brand assets rather than a strategic operational partnership.
• United for Human RightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited for Human Rights is a related organization with a shared mission. Youth for Human Rights International and United for Human Rights operate in parallel to promote human rights globally, with Youth for Human Rights focusing specifically on youth education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amnesty International: The world's largest human rights NGO with extensive free educational curricula on human rights for schools and youth; broader portfolio (advocacy, research, campaigns) but overlaps directly with YHRI's educational mission.
• UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): The principal UN body mandated to promote and protect human rights, providing authoritative free educational materials on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for schools and youth globally.
• Human Rights Watch: Global human rights organization with K-12 educational resources and youth-facing materials; primarily an advocacy and research body that also produces curriculum competing for educator attention.
• UNICEF: Global UN agency producing youth-facing educational content on child rights and well-being; broader mandate but directly competes for educator curriculum adoption in K-12 human rights education.

Direct peers

• Street Law, Inc. Nonprofit that provides free curricula and training on law, human rights, and democracy for secondary school students and educators; directly comparable delivery model and target audience.
• iCivics: Nonprofit providing free civics and rights-based curriculum, games, and educator resources for K-12 students; overlaps in youth civic and human rights education with comparable delivery model.
• United for Human Rights: A directly affiliated sister organization sharing YHRI's mission of human rights education and promotion; operates in parallel globally and represents the closest operational and mission-aligned peer.
• Facing History and Ourselves: Nonprofit providing free curriculum, educator kits, and professional development on human rights, civics, and historical injustice for K-12 schools; closest comparable educational nonprofit peer to YHRI.
• The Advocates for Human Rights: Volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to human rights education and advocacy with K-12 curriculum and youth programs; comparable mission and audience to YHRI.
• Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights: International human rights organization with strong youth education and Speak Truth to Power programs for schools; comparable educator resource model and rights-based curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-for-human-rights-international

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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