Overview
The Human Rights Division of the African–US Organization for Diplomatic Relations and Human Rights (AUSDRHR) serves as an independent, impartial body dedicated to monitoring, documenting, and promoting the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Our work adheres to international human rights law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the two main Covenants (1966), and relevant regional and global instruments.
The division operates without political affiliation, ensuring neutrality, transparency, and strict professionalism in all its assessments and reports.
Methodology: Monitoring & Documentation
Our human rights investigations follow internationally recognized procedures to ensure accuracy, credibility, and neutrality. This includes:
C. Evidence Verification
Use of open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Digital verification tools
Legal assessment of alleged violations
B. Testimony Collection
Interviews with victims, witnesses
Confidential and secure data handling
Cross-verification of information to ensure reliability
A. Field Investigations
On-site observation in affected areas
Collaboration with local partners and observers
Safety and ethical protocols for field researchers
E. Reporting Standards
All reports are based on:
Impartial analysis
Verified evidence
Clear legal classification
Protection of sources
D. Conflict & Crisis Monitoring
Monitoring active conflicts and high-risk areas
Identifying patterns of violations
Early-warning alerts for potential escalations
Thematic Focus Areas
- Rights of minorities and marginalized communities
- Protection of children and women
- Conflict-related human rights violations
- Migration, displacement, and refugee protection
- Social and economic rights
- Rights of persons with disabilities
- Freedom of expression and civic space
Accountability & International Law
- Submitting findings to UN mechanisms (HRC, OHCHR, Treaty Bodies)
- Supporting fact-finding missions and independent inquiries
- Providing legal assessments to international actors
- Advocating for the protection of victims and survivors
- Empowering civil society organizations through training
Capacity Building
- Training on documentation of violations
- International humanitarian law workshops
- Guidance on reporting to UN mechanisms
- Protection strategies for human rights defenders
- Community-level awareness and education programs
