Introduction:

The National Association of Human Rights Defenders Charity is a Palestinian charitable organization that was founded in 2014 through the efforts of a group of human rights activists and popular resistance members in Hebron. It was officially recognized by the Ministry of Interior and Justice in 2018. The organization has adopted several goals aimed at enhancing the steadfastness of Palestinian families living near colonies, settlements, and military checkpoints. This is achieved through documenting and exposing the occupation’s violations in the media and pursuing legal action in cooperation with partner institutions. The organization also works in the field of international advocacy for the implementation of international law related to the Palestinian cause. Additionally, it focuses on providing psychological and social support, along with projects aimed at empowering women and child protection programs. Thanks to accumulated experience, we have developed the capacity to implement projects that respond to citizens’ needs and align with the organization’s goals.

Justifications for the Existence of the Organization:

1. The urgent need due to the increase in Israeli violations in closed areas and areas targeted by Israeli settlement expansion.
2. The absence of a Palestinian institution specialized in documenting violations of the occupation through video recording and written testimonies in closed areas.
3. The community’s need for programs related to psychological, social, and awareness aspects, as a result of the accumulation of violations and violence perpetrated by the Israeli occupation.
4. Equipping women, children, and people with disabilities with life skills and abilities that help build and develop their personalities, contributing to enhancing their resilience and the development of the community.

Challenges and Obstacles Facing the Organization:

1. The division of the city into H1 and H2 through the establishment of permanent military checkpoints in the heart of the city, leading to restrictions on the delivery and provision of services in general to marginalized groups within the closed areas of H2.
2. The imposition of societal restrictions on the groups we work with, due to preconceived notions about the organization by the local community, as well as customs and traditions.
3. The inability to implement the organization’s activities and programs due to the lack of independent funding.

Organization Identity:

The National Association of Human Rights Defenders Charity:

A Palestinian national non-governmental organization established in 2014 and officially licensed in 2018. The organization works on documenting violations by the occupation and provides services in the psychological, social, economic, and human rights fields to the Palestinian community. It aims to promote a culture of human rights and engage in advocacy at both the local and international levels concerning the state of human rights and the services it provides to the local community.

Vision:

To enhance human dignity and fundamental rights in Palestine by documenting violations, providing psychological and social support, and raising community awareness to achieve justice and accountability. The organization aspires to be a trusted reference and an active partner at both local and international levels in defending human rights and promoting community development.

A national organization dedicated to monitoring, documenting, and publishing statistics on occupation violations in the occupied Palestinian territories. It also works to empower families and strengthen their resilience in the closed areas of Hebron through awareness and empowerment programs for women, children, and marginalized groups, in addition to providing psychological and social support. The organization promotes the values of equality and justice.

Mission:

A national organization committed to promoting the values of humanity and equality, raising awareness of human rights under occupation and international humanitarian law, and creating a safe environment for children, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Objectives:

1. Documenting violations by the occupation and exposing them both internationally and locally.
2. Strengthening the resilience of families living near settlements and Israeli military checkpoints and providing psychological and social support to Palestinian families.
3. Advocating internationally and locally for the enforcement of international laws, norms, and legislation related to human rights under occupation.
4. Facilitating the lives of children, women, and children with disabilities.