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| Contact person information | |||
| Name : | Mr.Bert Verstappen | ||
| Email : | info@huridocs.org | ||
| Contact details of Organisation | |||
| Versoix | |||
| Switzerland | |||
| Type of Organisation : | Non-Governmental (NGO) | ||
| Languages for contact : | English | ||
| Phone : | 0041227555252 | ||
| Url : | http://www.huridocs.org | ||
| Basic information about the aim and objectives of Organisation | |||
Mission Statement : |
HURIDOCS is a global capacity-building network of organisations that use documentation techniques, monitoring methods, information management systems and available technologies in the defence of human rights and the prevention of abuses. | ||
Objectives : |
1. To develop tools and techniques for monitoring, information management and communication; and 2. to provide them to human rights organisations and national human rights institutions. 3. To build the capacity of the human rights community to master and adapt these tools and techniques to their specific needs through training and other activities. 4. To support human rights organisations to set up and strengthen their information systems. 5. To improve human rights advocacy and reporting techniques. 6. To expand human rights outreach and network capacity. 7. To provide a centre of excellence on methods and techniques for human rights. |
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Areas of Expertise : |
HURIDOCS developed tools in the following areas: * Monitoring and documenting human rights violations * Monitoring respect for economic, social and cultural rights * Tools for human rights libraries and documentation centres * Information and communication technology tools |
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| Brief description about the work of Organisation | |||
| Technical Development and Support : | Yes | ||
| Research & Publication : | Yes | ||
| Campaigning / Advocacy : | No | ||
| Capacity Development / Networking : | Yes | ||
| Operational : | No | ||
| Funding / Resourcing : | No | ||
| Brief Description of Activities : | * Tools and Techniques: HURIDOCS develops standards in information handling, tools and techniques for monitoring and documentation of violations, including monitoring of economic, social and cultural rights * Training: HURIDOCS offers training and advisory services on the establishment/strengthening of human rights information systems, on software and technological developments. * Outreach: Through its network structure and mailing lists, HURIDOCS facilitates sharing of experience and knowledge. |
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| Geographic Location of Activities : | Global | ||
