HAMU (Humanist Action for Human Rights) is a small non-governmental organisation, which operates on the basis of humanist values. HAMU is part of the Norwegian Humanist Association and has been active for more than 10 years in India.

HAMU aims to promote human rights for the oppressed and to aid fellow humans to a dignified life.

HAMU's main priority is to secure rights and expand capacities for women and children who suffer abuse or oppression due to religion or tradition. HAMU also targets social degradation resulting from cultural prejudice, lack of education or superstition.

HAMU operates by supporting local secular, non-profit and non-governmental organisations in the South.

Local aid organisations work to help the abused or the oppressed by providing protection, education or vocational training as well as influencing attitudes in local societies.

Human dignity, diversity of visions, pluralism and democracy are values guiding this work.