Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V.

The Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V. (GFF) is a non-profit organization that is committed to defending fundamental and human rights in Germany and Europe with all its strength. Founded in 2015 in Berlin, the GFF has established itself as a central authority for the enforcement and protection of freedom rights.

The GFF pursues a clear mission: It strengthens democracy and civil society by opposing state and private encroachments on fundamental and human rights. The organization advocates for freedom from discrimination, the limitation of surveillance and digital scrutiny, as well as for the social participation of all people. The focus is on strategic litigation to achieve long-term and sustainable effects for fundamental and human rights[2][4][5].

• Strategic Litigation: The GFF conducts carefully selected court cases to create precedents that are groundbreaking for the future. These cases serve to defend fundamental and human rights against state and private violations[2][4][5].
• Legal Interventions: In addition to court cases, the GFF engages in legal interventions such as statements, studies, and draft laws to influence the legislative process and prevent unconstitutional laws[5].
• Public Relations and Advocacy: The GFF accompanies its cases with active public relations work to create broad attention for the issues and stimulate societal discourse. This includes collaboration with media to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting[2].

The GFF focuses on three thematic areas:

• Strong Fundamental Rights for a Vibrant Democracy: This involves strengthening democracy and its supporting pillars such as civil society, the press, and whistleblowers[5].
• Freedom in the Digital Age: The GFF defends digital freedom rights against excessive surveillance and scrutiny by the state and companies[5].
• Equal Rights and Social Participation: The organization advocates for equal social participation for all people and supports individuals in their fight against exclusion and discrimination[5].

The GFF is funded through membership fees, individual donations, and institutional grants, particularly from foundations. It rejects state funding and sponsorship from companies to maintain its political independence[1][3][4].

The GFF has joined the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society and is committed to making comprehensive information about its work, finances, and organization publicly accessible. This includes information on goals, sources of funding, use of funds, and personnel structure[1].

The Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V. is a vibrant example of how civil society engagement and legal expertise can come together to strengthen fundamental and human rights in our society. Through its strategic work and strong networking with other organizations and alliance partners, the GFF makes a significant contribution to defending our democratic values.

• 1 - https://freiheitsrechte.org/ueber-die-gff/transparente-gff
• 2 - https://freiheitsrechte.org/ueber-die-gff/strategische-klagen
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/50371-gesellschaft-fuer-freiheitsrechte-e-v
• 4 - https://freiheitsrechte.org/ueber-die-gff/werwirsind
• 5 - https://freiheitsrechte.org/themen/unsere-schwerpunkte