To help build societies in which everyone’s rights are more likely to be observed and protected, and in which the rule of law is respected, the Reconciliation & Human Rights Programme seeks to enhance the ability of key organisations to advocate and communicate effectively. We also support the development of strong leaders in the human rights field, and endeavour to strengthen connections between diverse groups that are committed to protecting and expanding human rights. We do this at the grassroots, organisational and government levels. The programme also supports advocacy campaigns for specific public policy changes to promote reconciliation and address the root causes of conflict, discrimination and inequity in the communities where change is needed the most. The programme is active in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa and the United States.
Although we have distinct objectives for each targeted region, we seek to achieve the following:
- A culture in which everyone’s rights are more likely to be respected and protected
- Societies which respect the rule of law
- Advancement of policies, laws and practices to protect human rights
- Mobilised constituencies working on behalf of human rights and reconciliation
- Enduring capacity to create lasting change and promote human rights and reconciliation
