About US
Who are we
Human Rights in Democracy Center (HRDC) is non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit organization aiming to work for the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights in Albania, and awareness of the Albanian society on the rule of law and human rights, with particular focus on vulnerable groups of society, such as women / girls, minors, minorities, etc.
Vision:
HRDC is an independent and autonomous institution standing on the fore - front for promotion and protection of human rights in Albania.
Mission Statement
To protect and promote human rights as an independent actor in civil society sector in Albania;
To bring sustainable improvements of social and economical position of women in Albanian society;
To strengthen democracy through advocacy, lobbing, monitoring, litigation of improvement the legislation
To empower vulnerable groups through education, awareness, training, capacity building, with special focus to women;
To be the legal voice of voiceless on human rights issues.
In 2011, the Center has developed a Strategic Plan and Financial Strategy for the relevant period from 2012 to 2014.
The Center's strategic objectives are:
1) Raising awareness of citizens on human rights – Promoting and Protecting the
Human Rights
2) Provision for vulnerable groups ( with strategic special focus to victims/survivors
of domestic violence) legal aid services, along with other supporting services
3) Legal empowerment of women through women rights clubs
4) Promote women’s economic empowerment
5) Improve women health, especially in rural areas
6) Undertake law improvements on women rights and advocacy
7) Monitoring of the Albanian justice system.
8) Raise awareness of treatment and respect of rights of accompanied, arrested, and
detainees, prisoners ( with special focus on women/girls)
9) Strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the organization
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