ACHRS, a regional think tank for human rights, was established in 2000. It focuses on six key human rights priorities across the Arab region. ACHRS has held consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2006 and was awarded the UN Human Rights Prize in 2023 in recognition of its contributions to human rights advocacy.

Right to Life

Focuses on abolishing the death penalty

Right to Think

Focuses on academic freedoms in universities

Right to Opinion & Expression

Focuses on strengthening the role of media professionals in promoting human rights

Right to Participation

Focuses on electoral rights and democratic participation

Women’s Rights

Focuses on advancing women’s leadership and empowerment

Right to Social Protection

Focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities

Internship Program

Hosted 280 interns from 32 countries since 2004