Nagorno Karabakh

Meet the Founder

Caroline Cox is a former Deputy Speaker of the UK House of Lords. She stepped down as HART's CEO in 2021, taking on the honorary position of President Emeritus. She announced her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2025.

Caroline is known for having visited places where many others are unwilling or unable to go. She has spoken many times in Parliament about her fact-finding missions to forgotten conflict zones and the inspirational projects of HART’s local partners.

Through her humanitarian work, Caroline stood in solidarity with people who are persecuted, marginalised, oppressed and ignored by the world’s media. She shone a light on their suffering and advocated for their freedom.

Baroness Cox has received numerous awards in recognition of her humanitarian work and other causes, including:

  • Mkhitar Gosh Medal conferred by the President of the Republic of Armenia
  • Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Honorary Doctorates by universities in the UK, USA, Russia and Armenia
  • The prestigious Wilberforce Award

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