BHC works to ensure that human rights are included in all spheres of life (including in commercial activities), and that people hold greater power in controlling their own life.It is an autonomous, independent, non-profit, human rights public association established to implement humanitarian activities in Belarus.
It operates on the basis of self-governance and unites Belarusian citizens on the basis of their common interests. It is independent from government and business bodies, political and non-governmental organizations. Together with Viasna, BHC conducts election monitoring in the coalition “Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections”.