Who we are

Access Center for Human Rights (ACHR) is a refugee-led civil society organization with an operational background in law, human rights, journalism, and advocacy, dedicated to ensuring securing justice for Syrian refugees. Founded in 2017 and registered in Lebanon and France. ACHR documents and analyzes serious violations affecting Syrian refugees and other affected Syrian communities, working to ensure that their rights remain visible in legal, policy, and public debates. It focuses on protection risks, forced or unsafe returns, arbitrary detention, deportation, discrimination, legal insecurity, and barriers to voluntary, safe, and dignified return. Through research, statements, and evidence-based reports, ACHR highlights the gap between applicable international humanitarian and human rights law and the lived reality of the communities it supports. This documentation informs civil society actors, policymakers, donors, international organizations, and accountability-oriented initiatives, with the aim of driving meaningful policy change.

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

Annual Reports

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.