HADAF Center For Human Rights

National Network
فلسطين
Telephone
+ 972 8 2820216
Fax
+ 972 8 2881016
E-Mail
hadaf_hrc@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
+ 972 599 998880
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
HADAF Center for Human Rights, a national, autonomous, non – profit, and professional specialized human rights organization, was established in the Gaza Strip by a group of human rights, democracy, good governance, and peace activists. Licensed in 2004 from the Ministry of Interior Affairs under the number 7401, and the Ministry of Culture under the number 82/G/2004800, HADAF is one of the pioneer national organizations specialized in the field of enhancing respect and advocacy of human rights, and educating and disseminating the culture of human rights, democracy and good governance in the Palestinian society, with the aim of ,contributing with others, in establishing a democratic, developed, civilized, and civil Palestinian society. HADAF has (7) staff, in addition to 5 volunteers. Regarding financial resources for 2009, we have 120000 EURO. For its sources, HADAF depends on WFD, NHRF, UNDP, and EU. Actions include: research, education and awareness, and advocacy.
Mission and Objectives

Mission:
HADAF is dedicated to enhancing respect and advocacy of human rights, and promoting the culture of human rights, democracy and good governance among all Palestinian categories, with focus on women and youth issues, through implementing relevant programs, and activities using the most modern and professional approaches.
Objectives:
1. To strengthen the capacity building of HADAF.
2. To get better understanding of issues relating to the state of human rights with focus on rights, their well-being and protection in the Gaza Strip.
3. To contribute in promoting human rights, democracy, good governance and the rule of law among Palestinian citizens with focus on youth.
4. To enable a more responsive social, political, legal and economic support for human rights, democracy and good governance at community and national levels.
5. To enhance democracy and the Palestinian Legislative Council.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Promoting Palestinian Legislative Council Elections
2. Palestinian Youth Draw Their Rights
3. Promoting Youth Rights Advocacy Campaign
4. Youth Rights Club
5. Youth Key Step
6. Civil Society Campaign to promote Understanding of the Legislative Process and Status of the Legislation in Palestine
7. Promoting Youth Rights Based On Media Activities
8. Promoting Youth Rights and Civic Engagement

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Yusef Safi - Director General
Head of the organisation
Dr. Yusef Safi - Director General