Mission, Vision, and Objectives
Mission: To protect, promote, and advance human rights in the Dominican Republic by providing legal assistance, advocacy, and education to vulnerable populations, particularly focusing on migrants, victims of police brutality, and women’s rights.
Vision: A Dominican Republic where every individual enjoys their fundamental human rights and freedoms, free from discrimination, violence, and abuse, and where justice and equality prevail for all.
Objectives:
- Provide Legal Assistance:
- Offer free legal aid to victims of human rights violations, particularly focusing on migrants, victims of police brutality, and women facing discrimination or violence.
- Assist asylum seekers and refugees in navigating the legal process to ensure their protection under international and national laws.
- Advocate for Policy Change:
- Lobby for legislative reforms that enhance the protection of human rights in the Dominican Republic.
- Work with policymakers to develop and implement policies that safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations, such as migrants and women.
- Raise Public Awareness:
- Conduct public awareness campaigns to educate the community about human rights issues and the importance of protecting these rights.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and community meetings to inform the public about their rights and how to assert them.
- Monitor and Document Human Rights Violations:
- Establish a monitoring system to document cases of human rights violations, including police brutality, discrimination against migrants, and gender-based violence.
- Publish regular reports and analysis on the state of human rights in the Dominican Republic to inform national and international stakeholders.
- Build Community Support Networks:
- Create support groups for victims of human rights abuses to provide emotional, psychological, and practical assistance.
- Collaborate with local NGOs, international organizations, and community leaders to build a strong network of support and advocacy.
Specific Human Rights Issues Focus:
- Migrants’ Rights:
- Address the legal and humanitarian needs of Haitian migrants and other vulnerable migrant populations.
- Advocate against unjust deportations and ensure that migrants’ rights are respected in accordance with international law.
- Police Brutality:
- Monitor and report incidents of police brutality and misconduct.
- Provide legal representation and support to victims of police abuse, and advocate for accountability and reform within law enforcement agencies.
- Women’s Rights:
- Focus on combating gender-based violence and discrimination.
- Promote women’s rights through legal aid, education, and advocacy, ensuring women have access to justice and equal opportunities.