Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights

The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights supports survivors of human rights violations, defends fundamental freedoms and promotes democratic values in Iraq and Syria. We seek a democratic society that protects the dignity of the human being, where adults and children enjoy the rights to life and freedom, and citizens are free from torture and terror. The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights was established and officially registered as a non- governmental human rights organization in May 2005. The Jiyan Foundation provides survivors of violence and their families with physical rehabilitation, mental well-being and social reintegration programs. We are committed to ensuring that survivors can exercise to their basic human rights and are protected from further attacks. Through training and research, we are constantly improving the quality of our work. Our programs are: Program for Trauma Care and Health Program for Rights and Justice Program for Democracy and Civil Society Program for Training and Capacity Building Program for Evaluation and Research