FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Palestine
Address
Human Rights Defenders Palestine – HebronCountry
City
HebronProvince
West bankStreet address 2
Al-Shuhada Street - Hebron Zipcode : P7011181 - PalestineMobile Phone
+970562504738Telephone
022251428E-Mail (2)
info@hrd.org.psWebsite
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2018Contact Person1
ImadContact Person 2
ImadOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Gender, Human rights, Youth and educationGeneral Information
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition in Hebron, Palestine, is a collective of advocates dedicated to protecting human dignity and promoting human rights. Their mission includes providing legal support to detainees, raising community awareness on human rights issues, and documenting violations in the region. They also engage in various volunteer activities, such as language instruction, documentation of violations through photography and videography, offering psychological support, assisting during the olive harvest season, and organizing summer camps for children and youth. The coalition welcomes volunteers from diverse fields to support their initiatives. For more information or to get involved, you can visit their website at https://hrd.org.ps/ or contact them via email at info@hrd.org.ps.
Mission and Objectives
Mission:
A national organization committed to promoting the values of humanity and equality, raising awareness of human rights under occupation and international humanitarian law, and creating a safe environment for children, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Objectives:
Documenting violations by the occupation and exposing them both internationally and locally.
Strengthening the resilience of families living near settlements and Israeli military checkpoints and providing psychological and social support to Palestinian families.
Advocating internationally and locally for the enforcement of international laws, norms, and legislation related to human rights under occupation.
Facilitating the lives of children, women, and children with disabilities.
Main Projects / Activities
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition in Hebron undertakes several key projects and activities:
1. Legal Support for Detainees
The coalition provides legal and psychological assistance to detainees and their families. This includes aiding with court cases and ensuring access to necessary legal aid.
2. Community Awareness on Human Rights
Through workshops and training programs, the coalition educates the local community about human rights, focusing on the rights of women, children, and individuals with disabilities.
3. Documentation and Monitoring of Violations
The coalition actively documents and monitors human rights violations in the area, publishing regular reports to raise awareness both locally and internationally.
4. Volunteer Activities
The coalition engages in various volunteer-driven initiatives, including:
Language Instruction: Offering courses in languages such as Hebrew, English, Spanish, and French to enhance communication in human rights contexts.
Documentation Through Photography and Videography: Training individuals in advanced techniques to document human rights violations.
Legal Support: Collaborating with international and local lawyers to provide legal advice and training on documenting violations.
Psychological Support: Offering mental health assistance to those affected by violations, especially in areas near settlements.
Assistance During Olive Harvest Season: Mobilizing volunteers to support farmers during the olive harvest, symbolizing solidarity.
Organizing Summer Camps: Conducting camps for children and youth to promote human rights values and develop skills.