These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias.  They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate Humanium Left-Center Biased based on political objectives recognized by the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Switzerland
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

According to their about page: “Humanium is an international child sponsorship NGO dedicated to stopping violations of children’s rights throughout the world.

Humanium was founded in Geneva in 2008 with a single purpose: the well-being of children worldwide. The association strives for a concrete improvement in their living conditions and their basic rights.”

Read our profile on Switzerland’s media and government.

Funded by / Ownership

Humanium is a charity funded through donations by individuals, companies, or organizations. They disclose their reports here.

Analysis / Bias

Humanium’s objectives span three complementary approaches:

• raising awareness of children’s rights to more than five million people each year worldwide
• legal assistance for victims of children’s rights violations
• supporting local partners with projects to help children

In review, Humanium assists children around the globe, especially in poverty and war situations. There is minimal use of loaded emotional language with the use of proper sourcing to credible media and organizations. Politically, Humanium supports progressive left causes.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Humanium Left-Center Biased based on political objectives recognized by the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/18/2018) Updated (02/02/2022)

Source: https://www.humanium.org