Arab Organization for Human Rights (AOHR)
Organisation arabe des droits de l'homme
Organización Arabe de Derechos Humanos
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Contact Details
URL: https://aohr.net/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AOHRHQ
Founded
1983-12-12 Limassol Cyprus
History
Founded when Statutes were adopted, following resolution of a meeting, Apr 1983, Hammamet (Tunisia).
Aims
Call for respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and individuals in Arab countries in accordance with provisions of international human rights instruments; defend any individual or group whose human rights are subjected to violations which are contrary to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well al the other international human rights instruments; endeavour, regardless of political considerations, to obtain release of detained or imprisoned persons, and provide relief and assistance for persons whose freedom is restricted in any way or who are subject to coercion of any kind because of their beliefs and political convictions, or for reasons of race, sex, colour or language; protest in cases where a fair trial is not guaranteed; provide legal assistance where necessary and possible; call for improvements in conditions of prisoners of conscience; work for amnesty of persons sentenced for political reasons.
Events
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General Assembly (every 3 years); Board of Trustees (meets annually); Executive Committee; General Secretariat.
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UIA Org ID
XD9700
Last News
2022
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