Protection and Human Rights
Millions of individuals worldwide face discrimination, persecution, and even violence. Relief International is on the forefront of implementing programs to protect and support these individuals and encourage peace through nonviolent conflict resolution. The result is programming that provides legal-assistance, fights trafficking in persons, promotes media and journalism, and encourages democratic governance. The rights of women and girls is a critical issue in this sector, and is incorporated in many of Relief International’s programs. Relief International's approach to civil society development emphasizes cross-cultural understanding and empowerment of vulnerable and under-represented members of society. |
Promotion of Civic Rights in Bangladesh through Education, Advocacy and ICT
This project contributes toward upholding human rights in 10 districts of Bangladesh through engaging local communities including media professionals, journalists, local leaders, civil society officials, educators, youth and opinion makers. Learn More...
Somalia: Protection Through Economic Empowerment
The program provides linked livelihood and protection support to refugee households, IDP households and returnee households across Mudug, Galmudug and Galgadud regions. Learn More...
Palestinian Territories: Access to Justice for Poor Women
Enhancing economic equality between men and women through national legislation. Learn More...
Nepal: Payment for Ecosystem Services
To conserve valuable ecosystem services (water, soil, biodiversity, and forest products needed by communities for food, fodder, fuel medicine and income generation) in order to reduce poverty and empower communities in rural Nepal. Learn More...
Iraq: Empowering Unions in Iraq (EUI)
To foster the environment for development of Iraq's civil society and to enable media to operate independently and effectively. Learn More...
Iraq: Enhancing Children and Youth Protection
To enhance children and youth protection in three Iraqi governorate including Karbala, Wassit and Missan. Learn More...
Iraq: Establishment of the Iraqi Legal Assistance Center (ILAC) Network
To advance the rule of law and the protection of human and civil rights in Iraq, Relief International is empowering citizens through increased access to legal aid, education about rights, and rule of law in civil society. Learn More...
Iraq: Meeting the Needs of the Displaced
RI's program in Iraq, Relief Iraq is providing services and advocacy on behalf of returnee, internally displaced and migrant populations. In addition, the local NGO is empowering returnee communities to carry out self-help projects. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Reducing Vulnerability to Human Trafficking
Relief International, in collaboration with local NGO partner Dhaka Ashania Mission (DAM), is implementing a program to enhance the capacity of local communities in the Jamalpur district of Bangladesh to reduce vulnerability to human trafficking. There is a special emphasis on the needs of women and children, and effective response methods. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Transparency for Human Rights
Relief International-UK, with support from the European Commission, is strengthening the capacity of media and civil society to advocate for improved human rights by training Bangladeshi journalists and making news about human rights more available. Learn More...
Afghanistan: Alleviating Poverty through Good Governance
The Governance Transparency Fund (GTF) contributes to poverty alleviation and good governance in Nimroz through strengthening links between village, district and provincial governing bodies. Learn More...
Afghanistan: Building National Solidarity
The National Solidarity Program (NSP) develops the ability of Afghan communities to enact their own development projects, through the creation of Community Developing Councils. Relief International is a facilitating partner. Learn More...
