Who we are

The Access Center for Human Rights (ACHR) is a non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization founded in Lebanon in 2017 and re-established in France in 2020. It comprises a group of human rights defenders with expertise in legal and local and international advocacy. It launched its activities in Lebanon out of a belief in supporting the rights of refugees at a time of increasing grave violations against them. ACHR works specifically to monitor and document the human rights situation of refugees and publishes periodic publications aimed at raising awareness and advocating locally and internationally to ensure the rights of refugees in countries of asylum until their voluntary, dignified, and safe return to their country of origin.

who we are

ACHR principles and values

Respect

Zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, sexism, and harassment, internally and externally

Transparency

Clarity in the mechanisms for implementing work and dealing with target groups and partners

Objectivity

Adopting accuracy in work and relying on facts that are biased towards public rights and freedoms

Do no harm

Ensuring the safety of the team, victims, and partners

Responsibility

Commitment to internal work policies and rules, review and self-evaluation

Solidarity

Support and advocate for partners who share our vision and values

ACHR Termenolgies

Refugees

Refugees: are groups who are required to reside safely outside their homeland

Arbitrarily detained persons

Persons whose freedom is being withheld without a proven crime will be held accountable by official and unofficial authorities present on Lebanese territory

Freedom of opinion and expression needs

Supporting mechanisms for expressing opinions and issues in the media

Legal representation procedures

Defending those whose rights have been violated by the authorities and security services to ensure their personal safety by appointing lawyers to represent them

Prevention and protection mechanisms

Working to address violations through community-based means that focus on awareness and dialogue to confront discriminatory practices and means of incitement to violate and limit rights and freedoms, and working to build a culture of protection and respect for these rights and freedoms

Decent work needs

Ensuring justice and human dignity within the permissible legal framework

Personal safety needs

Guaranteeing the right to live in safety, the right to housing, and freedom of movement, and ensuring their legal implementation and social consecration

Accountability mechanisms

Documenting violations of rights and freedoms with the relevant authorities and mobilizing local and international public opinion around them in order to take the necessary measures to address the violations and enable violators to access the local judiciary. Their personal safety is ensured by appointing lawyers to represent them

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Vision

We envision a world where refugees' basic rights are protected until justice is served in their countries of origin.

Mission

Exposing human rights violations against refugees and calling for accountability. We call for strengthening global solidarity with refugees and promoting sustainable solutions to achieve unity among diverse communities.

Strategic Goals

Raising Awareness of Refugee Rights Violations

Monitoring and documenting human rights violations in host countries;
Publishing victim testimonies and in-depth reports on violations of international human rights law;
Disseminating news of violations and encouraging the sharing of human rights defenders’ experiences. 

Empowering Host Communities and Influencing Decision-Makers

Providing accurate information and facts to civil society, the private sector, decision-makers, and international institutions to foster a deeper understanding of refugee issues;
Providing recommendations and plans to deal with refugee return issues to find sustainable solutions.

Championing Refugee Rights

Supporting refugee human rights defenders and individuals at risk;
Launching media campaigns to rectify public perceptions of refugee-related issues;
Exposing government practices and decisions that affect refugees.

Participation in Legal and Political Advocacy Efforts

Participating in international advocacy efforts to influence changes in public policies;
Supporting engagement in accountability measures and promoting justice;
Drafting and submitting complaints to the United Nations Special Procedures.

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Access Center for Human Rights operates as a non-governmental, non-profit human rights organization. It is led and run by Syrian refugees with professional backgrounds in law, human rights, and journalism, who were forced to seek asylum in Lebanon due to their pro-democracy activism in Syria. Access Center for Human Rights is committed to upholding the rule of law and combating impunity. It maintains a non-religious and non-sectarian stance and remains independent of any political affiliation. Access Center advocates for the collective and individual rights of refugees by investigating and highlighting the numerous violations of international law they suffer. The center advocates for the voluntary, dignified, and safe return of refugees to their countries of origin. It has been registered in Lebanon since 2017 and in France since 2020.

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