Earshot is the world's first non-profit organisation using sound in the defense of human and environmental rights. Building on over a decade of research and advocacy, Earshot transforms sound into a tool of justice and restores the soundtrack as a site of evidentiary power. From the sharp crack of gunfire to the oppressive hum of drones, our investigations treat sound as both an acoustic trace of violence and a means of control.

Using cutting-edge audio forensic analysis techniques, we add a crucial but often overlooked dimension to the field of human rights research. While image and spatial analysis have become widespread in the last decade, until now, the acoustic dimension of events has remained largely unexplored.

We collaborate with international media, human rights organisations, legal teams, grassroots movements, and affected communities to produce investigations that hold power accountable, shift public perception, and amplify voices too often unheard.

We produce expert audio evidence no other organisation is equipped to deliver — strengthening calls for accountability in courtrooms, public forums, and international advocacy campaigns. Beyond investigative casework, we conduct original research, publish field-building analysis, and develop new techniques with each investigation. We produce forensic reports for courts, 3D acoustic reconstructions for media partners, and explanatory materials that make complex audio analysis accessible.

If you represent a marginalised community or individual facing state or corporate injustice and need our services, please contact us.