About West Support
Defending human rights and democracy worldwide
A social impact foundation protecting human rights and democracy, addressing the aftermath of war, and building a more just society. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Offices in 17 countries.
West Support analyzes, researches, strategizes, and implements campaigns to influence public life: promoting policies that protect human rights, conducting public education campaigns, and advancing the values of justice, fairness, and equality.
Our members include lawyers, human rights advocates, academics, and businesspeople. Since April 2022, our monitoring mission has interviewed more than 50,000 people and documented thousands of cases of violence — evidence now being transferred to the International Criminal Court.
Our History
Congress of NGOs Give Right to Life (GRL) founded — the deepest root of our organization.
Union for Cultural Development (UCD) founded.
GRL and UCD merge to form West Support — one organization, one mission.
Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine launched. 50,000+ people interviewed across 8,000 km².
Member of the G7 Humanitarian Assistance and Conflict Working Group.
Special Monitoring Mission to Israel deployed.
What We Do
Global Human Rights Protection
We work tirelessly to protect and uphold human rights around the world, advocating for justice and fairness.
Independent Electoral Observation
We participate as independent international observers in elections and referendums to ensure they meet international standards.
War Crimes Documentation
Our team identifies and documents war crimes, gathering evidence to bring perpetrators to justice.
Where We Work
All regions →
Partnerships & Recognition
West Support works alongside leading international institutions, and contributed to the G7 summit final communiqué as a member of the Humanitarian Assistance and Conflict Working Group. Its observers hold OSCE/ODIHR certification. Reports, audits and IRS filings →
