Aim for human rights new name HOM

On its 25th anniversary, human rights organisation Humanistisch Overleg Mensenrechten (Netherlands Humanist Committee on Human Rights, HOM) presented its new name. From now on the organisation will be known as Aim for human rights.

Several facts contributed to the decision to change the name of the organisation. Increasing international cooperation demanded a more international name. 'Humanist' was often understood to mean humanitarian, and this led to misunderstandings. In addition, the word 'committee' no longer covers the various activities of the organisation, which include supporting local organisations, trainings, research and advocacy. Finally, the shorthand HOM was felt to be to masculine by many. We want to show that we are an organisation that lists many projects on women's human rights. The word 'humanist' no longer features in the name, but the work of Aim for human rights remains based on humanist values such as freedom, human dignity and equality.