Netherlands Helsinki Committee
Stichting Nederlands Helsinki Comité
The Hague, Netherlands
About
Founded in 1987, Netherlands Helsinki Committee is a non-governmental organisation based in The Hague, Netherlands working on human rights, justice & legal aid, democracy & civil society +1 more.
The Netherlands Helsinki Committee is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1987 that promotes human rights, the rule of law, justice and democracy across wider Europe, including Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the European Union. Its work is organised around three pillars: strengthening civil society, safeguarding human rights and securing the rule of law. It runs programmes on human rights defence, criminal justice reform and integrity and accountability, and supports 'catalysts of change' through capacity building, advocacy and campaigns. Activities include rule of law training for officials and judiciary, prison and probation reform projects, monitoring of civic space and the publication of the Security and Human Rights Monitor. The organisation is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and is governed by a Board, a Supervisory Board and an advisory Committee. It is recognised as an ANBI by the Dutch tax administration, and donations are tax-deductible in the Netherlands.
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SCOPE (Strengthening Civic Organisations for Participation and Engagement)
Democracy & Civil society · Moldova
Strengthens civil society participation in Moldova's EU accession process, including a training programme and strategic grants for monitoring and advocacy.
AISPIRA (Assistance in Implementing the Strategy of the Penal System in Armenia)
Justice & Legal aid · Armenia
Supports the modernisation of prison and probation in Armenia.
Resilient & Connected
Democracy & Civil society · Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
EU-funded initiative to strengthen the resilience of citizens and civil society in the Eastern Partnership against disinformation and foreign information manipulation.
Matra Rule of Law Training Programme
Justice & Legal aid · Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Trains civil servants and judiciary representatives on rule of law topics, including judicial cooperation.
Our Stories Matter (OSM)
Children & Youth · Netherlands
Aims to embed meaningful, inclusive and safe children's participation in policy and decision-making in prisons.
Justice & Accountability for Ukraine
Justice & Legal aid · Ukraine
Strengthens survivor- and civil society-led initiatives addressing accountability and justice reform in Ukraine.
JUREMONIA (Justice Reform Monitoring in Armenia)
Justice & Legal aid · Armenia
Strengthens the capacity and advocacy skills of civil society organisations to engage in justice system reform.
PRAVA (Protecting Victim Rights through Judicial Accountability in Ukraine)
Justice & Legal aid · Ukraine
Enhances judicial accountability and safeguards victims' rights in Ukraine.
Security and Human Rights Monitor (SHRM)
Peace & Conflict
Platform and journal providing analysis on OSCE work and on security and human rights challenges in the OSCE region.
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Promo-LEX Association, Independent Journalism Centre, ARTICLE 19 Europe, The Hague Academy for Local Governance
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