"Human Rights and Conflicts Research Institute" NGO

HRCRI History Being committed to the universal ideas of human rights, peace, equality and tolerance, and being aimed at peace and democracy building in the South Caucasus and Armenia in particular, the Human Rights and Conflicts Research Institute (HRCRI) has successfully launched its activities as an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation with a firm belief of having valuable investment in protection of human rights and conflict resolution in the mentioned target areas. HRCRI organisation was founded in Armenia and was registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia in April, 2010. HRCRI NGO is directly involved in the implementation of programs which promote strengthening of the civil society in the South Caucasus and particularly in Armenia, establishment of the rule of law and support to the dissemination of democratic values; the development and cover of non-traditional, alternative solution methods of regional conflicts and international disputes, and putting forward new means of resolving disputes is also a key concern for the research institute. Encouraging youth inclusion in the process of building healthy and peaceful societies, the improvement of the civil society members’ knowledge and skills over human rights and conflicts and the rehabilitation of tolerance and mutual trust based on the establishment of intercultural dialogue and cooperation are included in chief activity directions of HRCRI. HRCRI NGO principally aims at promoting the development of the democratic state based on human rights, and supporting the process of preventing, managing conflicts and of reaching their peaceful solution. The key concerns of the Research Institute are: * to promote the establishment of civil society, the protection of human rights and the dissemination of democratic values; * to develop and cover non-traditional, alternative solution methods of conflicts of the Caucasian Region and of international row, and put forward new solutions over disputes; * to promote the rehabilitation of tolerance and mutual trust atmosphere and to strengthen the intercultural dialogue and cooperation; * to contribute to the development of the civil society members’ skills and competences over human rights education and conflicts. * to boost art and cultural cooperation and dialogue among conflict-affected regions in Caucasus and beyond in order to increase people-to-people interactions so as to deconstruct stereotypes between and among conflict-torn societies. What programs does the HRCRI implement? HRCRI NGO is directly involved in implementation of programs which promote strengthening of the civil society in South Caucasus and Armenia in particular, establishment of the rule of law and support to the dissemination of democratic values; the development and cover of non-traditional, alternative solution methods of regional conflicts and of international row, and putting forward new solutions over disputes is also a key concern for the NGO. Encouraging youth inclusion in the process of building healthy and peaceful societies, the improvement of the civil society members’ knowledge and skills over human rights and conflicts and the rehabilitation of tolerance and mutual trust based on the establishment of intercultural dialogue and cooperation are included in chief activity directions of HRCRI. To fulfill its statutory aims and objectives effectively, the HRCRI encompasses a notable spectrum of prolifically provisioned activities which chiefly involve: * realization of scientific researches, comprehensive studies and analyses that concern human rights, peacebuilding and conflict management/transformation; * revision of the public opinion over human rights and conflicts through opinion polls; * organization and implementation of various regional and international activities (conferences, round table discussions, TV debates, training courses, intercultural events and the like), using non-formal education methodology; * elaboration and dissemination of information regarding the peacebuilding process and human rights defense; * development and publication of educational and training materials in regard to human rights, peacebuilding and conflict management/transformation topics; * provision of maximum inclusion of the youth in international exchange programs, seminars and various types of educational programs which will endow them with opportunities of acquiring respective skills and experience while retraining abroad. HRCRI Staff The HRCRI staff comprises a group of young endowed professionals, that unmistakably comprehend the necessity to be credibly committed to addressing the aims the HRCRI is targeted at, and thus do not spare any effort in order to reach the organization main aims and objectives, doing their utmost for each and every endeavor the HRCRI pursues. The organization main staff is composed of different proficient associates, who have attained their aptitude and knowledge in diverse competent settings and backgrounds and now unite it here for the realization of joint aspirations. The young entrusted assignees have bountiful experience in Project Management being involved in many other projects other than within the activity frame of the HRCRI. Presently uniting their experience, skills, knowledge and competences, they have committed themselves to reaching the aims necessary for constructing a conscious civil society based on human rights protection and peaceful conflict management.