In a thought-provoking conversation with Daniel Balson, former Advocacy Director for Amnesty International USA, and Danielle Haas, ex-senior editor at Human Rights Watch, the discussion centers on the dwindling credibility of major human rights NGOs. They explore how these organizations have shifted focus towards activism, neglecting core issues like international law. With insights into internal politics, methodological decline, and operational constraints, they ponder the future of human rights advocacy and the potential emergence of new grassroots movements.