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is restricted in any way or who are subject to coercion of any kind because of their beliefs and political convictions, or for reasons of race, sex, colour or language; protest in cases where a fair trial is not guaranteed; provide legal assistance where necessary and possible; call for improvements
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The AOHR carries out field missions in an effort to release political prisoners, in some cases as an observer and in others as a member of the defence panel. It receives complaints from individuals, groups and organizations and contacts the relevant authorities. In addition to offering legal
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assistance in several cases, the organization provides financial assistance to families of victims. In coordination with the Arab Lawyers Union, it launched a campaign for Freedom for Prisoners of Conscience in the Arab World. It also arranges conferences and seminars. According to
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Its general Assembly is held every three years, while the Board of Trustees meets annually, and consists of 25 members. 20 of the members are elected, while the remaining 5 are appointed by the AOHR. Its current headquarters is in
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in conditions of prisoners of conscience; work for amnesty of persons sentenced for political reasons." The AOHR’s goals include educating, training and documenting in the field of human rights.
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The organization aims to "call for respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and residents of the
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and with the support of the Centre for Human Rights in the United Nations.
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Among the organization's founders were French-Syrian sociologist
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UK-based Arab HR group accuses PA of abuse Jpost. Dec. 30.2012
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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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In December 2012, AOHR released a report that accused the
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Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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Syrian National Council
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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