South Asian Forum for Human Rights (SAFHR)
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Founded
1993-02-18 Kathmandu Nepal
History
18 Feb 1993, Kathmandu (Nepal), following initiatives of World Congress on Human Rights, 1990, Delhi (India).
Aims
Protect and promote human rights, peace and democracy in the region by providing a forum to foster a culture of dialogue and to develop regional networks among human rights, social and peace activists, journalists, academics and policy makers; campaign for regional standards for protection of minorities, refugees and indigenous peoples; work for implementation of national, regional and international human rights instruments in the region; expose human rights abuses, especially in situations of conflict; challenge impunity provisions; strengthen civil society peace activism; explore non-violent ways of negotiating conflict and effecting reconciliation.
Activities
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General Council of Partners, consisting of representatives of human rights organizations. Governing Board. Executive Committee of 5 members - Chairperson, Secretary General, Finance Director, Programme Advisor and Campaign Director.
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UIA Org ID
XF2666
Last News
2009
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