Who We Are
ACHRS, a regional think tank for human rights, was established in 2000. It focuses on seven 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.
Our Priorities
Right to Life
Focuses on abolishing the death penalty
Right to Think
Focuses on academic freedoms in universities
Right to Speak
Focuses on strengthening the role of media professionals and activists 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
Youth Rights
Focuses on the chances and inclusion of youth in society and decision-making
Our Impact
25+
Years
16,000+
Participants
60+
Nationalities
300+
Interns
56+
Book Publications
600+
Workshops & Events
100+
Reports
130+
Represented ACHRS Abroad
Publications
Founders
Arab Society for Academic Freedoms
Jordanian Network for Human and Peoples’ Rights
Election Network in the Arab Region ENAR
International Movement for Human and Peoples’ Rights
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