Legal research, accountability, international advocacy, UN advocacy --- Al-Haq is an independent Palestinian human rights NGO, based in Ramallah, West Bank. Established in 1979 to protect and promote human rights and the rule of law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Al-Haq is the West Bank Affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists in Geneva.

In the 109th Review Session of the Human Rights Committee, the countries of Bolivia, Djibouti, Mauritania, Mozambique and Uruguay were being examined for their compliance with the provisions of the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights (ICCPR). During the Session, the Committee also reviewed General Comment 35 pertaining to Article 9 of the ICCPR. In closed sessions, the Committee also reviewed communications brought before it. Some of the tasks carried out as assistant to the… Show more In the 109th Review Session of the Human Rights Committee, the countries of Bolivia, Djibouti, Mauritania, Mozambique and Uruguay were being examined for their compliance with the provisions of the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights (ICCPR). During the Session, the Committee also reviewed General Comment 35 pertaining to Article 9 of the ICCPR. In closed sessions, the Committee also reviewed communications brought before it. Some of the tasks carried out as assistant to the Chairperson of the Committee included briefing the Chairperson on communications brought before the Committee, monitoring State party reviews and highlighting key concerns. Show less

Legal research and analysis. The Human Rights in Iran Unit was established with three main objectives: to provide assistance to the UN Special Rapporteur for the Human Rights Situation in Iran, Dr Ahmed Shaheed, building on the experience of the University in supporting other Special Rapporteurs; to carry out collaborative research and deeper analysis on human rights in Iran which combines international human rights law and UN and special procedures expertise with Iranian legal expertise; to… Show more Legal research and analysis. The Human Rights in Iran Unit was established with three main objectives: to provide assistance to the UN Special Rapporteur for the Human Rights Situation in Iran, Dr Ahmed Shaheed, building on the experience of the University in supporting other Special Rapporteurs; to carry out collaborative research and deeper analysis on human rights in Iran which combines international human rights law and UN and special procedures expertise with Iranian legal expertise; to provide support and a forum for discussion with Iranian human rights defenders and the organizations and individuals working on these issues. Show less

Al-Haq is an independent Palestinian human rights NGO, based in Ramallah, West Bank. Established in 1979 to protect and promote human rights and the rule of law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Al-Haq is the West Bank Affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists in Geneva.

Churches for Middle East Peace works to encourage U.S. policies that actively promote a just, lasting, and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ensuring security, human rights and religious freedom for all the people of the region.

B'TSELEM - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.

CAJ is an independent human rights organisation with cross community membership in Northern Ireland and beyond. It was established in 1981 and lobbies and campaigns on a broad range of human rights issues. CAJ seeks to secure the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the Government complies with its obligations in international human rights law.

The Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG) is a registered charity with over thirty years of experience of working in the community. The organisation was initially established in 1976 as a local group of the Northern Ireland Peace People in Derry / Londonderry. Two years later this became an independent body two years later, continuing the grassroots work that was initiated by its founders. The original intentions of the organisation were to build bridges between the religious and cultural… Show more The Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG) is a registered charity with over thirty years of experience of working in the community. The organisation was initially established in 1976 as a local group of the Northern Ireland Peace People in Derry / Londonderry. Two years later this became an independent body two years later, continuing the grassroots work that was initiated by its founders. The original intentions of the organisation were to build bridges between the religious and cultural communities in Northern Ireland that had been polarised by the events of the previous ten years and by the institutionalised segregated society, which existed. Today over thirty years later, those original aims remain intact. Show less