HURIDAC
Who We Are
WHO WE ARE
Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC) is a regional non-governmental organisation in West Africa. HURIDAC strategic intervention focuses on issues that relates to Rule of law, Election and Human Rights; and the protection of the Environment. Established in 2014, the organisation currently operates in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and The Gambia.
Our Core values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Accountability
Our Mission
To monitor the promotion, protection and respect for human rights, democracy and development in West Africa in accordance with the National Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the United Nations Human Rights treaties, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other similar instruments.
Our Vision
- Maintain a non-partisan and unbiased pursuit of our objectives.
- The law courts and legal processes will be emphasised in seeking redress for violation of economic, social and cultural rights.
- Issue publications to promote and ensure respect for economic, social and cultural rights and the primacy of the rule of law in Nigeria.
- Collaborate with local and international organizations and agencies involved in the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, and especially encourage a close and effective network of African human rights defenders and organizations.
- Adopt any other method(s) that is reasonably necessary or appropriate to achieve the objectives herein stated.
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What Does
Huridac Do?
We promote, protect and ensure respect for human rights, democracy and development in West Africa.
We build the capacity and knowledge base of civil society, government institutions, oversight bodies and other agencies and communities on human rights, development, democracy and conflict prevention.
HURIDAC use the process of the rule of law to hold governments and their agents accountable.
We provide legal advice and assistance, and seek remedies for victims and educating the populations, especially the vulnerable including the poor, women, workers and children, on their human rights.
Donate To HURIDAC
Together we can fight for human rights in West Africa and beyond. We can stop torture, demand equality for women and girls, and give hope to those facing attacks or imprisonment just because of who they are. Your donation can transform the lives of millions of people in West Africa.
