Davidson appointed as communication leader at the DIMR
In a significant shift at the German Institute for Human Rights (Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte), Kristal Davidson has assumed the role of Head of the Communications Department and Press Spokesperson, effective from May 2025. Davidson's strategic communication efforts are aimed at addressing the current challenging societal times.
With her appointment, Davidson succeeds Bettina Hildebrand, who retired from the same roles in May 2025. The German Institute for Human Rights, an institution dedicated to human rights, is facing challenging times, and Davidson's primary focus will be on further developing the institute's strategic communication.
As the Press Spokesperson and Head of Communications Department, Davidson will oversee how the institute presents its human rights work to the public and media. She plans to set new accents in conveying human rights topics, with the aim of making the institute's work more engaging and accessible to a wider audience.
Davidson's role involves leading the institute's communication strategies and acting as the primary contact for press and public relations. The institute, under her leadership, aims to set new accents in human rights advocacy, ensuring that its message reaches the hearts and minds of people across society.
The German Institute for Human Rights, under Davidson's leadership, will continue to be a beacon of hope and a voice for those who need it most. Davidson's strategic approach and commitment to human rights are expected to bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to the institute's work.
In a time when human rights are under threat in many parts of the world, the institute's work is more important than ever. With Davidson at the helm, the institute is well-positioned to continue its vital work in promoting and protecting human rights.
[1] Source: German Institute for Human Rights website ()
- As part of her role as the Head of the Communications Department and Press Spokesperson, Kristal Davidson will not only focus on strategic political communication for the German Institute for Human Rights, but she will also aim to incorporate insights from finance, lifestyle, and business sectors to create engaging and accessible communication about human rights issues.
- In her capacity as the primary contact for press and public relations, Kristal Davidson will not only use her background in strategic communication to further the institute's mission, but she will also explore avenues such as career collaborations and partnerships to strengthen the institute's impact in human rights advocacy.
