HRCM announces establishment of NGO network

News | 20 April 2009

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has begun work to establish a network of communication and co-operation among NGOs involved in the field of human rights in the Maldives.

The objectives of this endeavour are to assist and support the capacity development of NGOs, provide encouragement for existing NGOs in carrying out their activities and for new NGOs to actively participate in programs aimed at protecting, sustaining and promoting human rights, create strong bridges between provincial NGOs by providing a platform for regular communication and discussion of related issues, encourage better coordination and the effective implementation of activities aimed at protecting, sustaining and promoting a high regard for human rights in the country, achieve universal access to services provided by HRCM with the assistance of focal points in Island based NGOs, set up provincial NGO connections that would provide logistical and qualitative assistance during monitoring visits by HRCM, and eventually build a solid foundation of active island based NGOs which would assist in the set up of HRCM provincial offices in the future.

In order to participate in this network all interested NGOs are required to complete an application form which is made available from the HRCM office, HRCM website and through fax upon request.

NGO’s are required to submit the application form before 20 May 2009.