The organization aims to make life easier for
Arab citizens and Foreign Residents, and to defend their rights, and defend them against any form of torture or persecution. The AOHR carries out continuous missions to free political prisoners in the Arab World. The organization aims to "call for respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and residents of the
Arab world; defends any individual whose human rights are subjected to violations which are contrary to the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; endeavour, regardless of political considerations, to obtain release of detained or imprisoned persons, and seek relief and assistance for persons whose
freedom 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 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. 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 assistance in several cases, the organization provides financial assistance to families of victims.
Report on Palestinian Authority In December 2012, AOHR released a report that accused the
Palestinian Authority (PA) of "inhumane practices and human rights violations" against Palestinian civilians. The AOHR alleges that from 2007-2011, the PA detained 13,271 Palestinians, and tortured 96% of them, resulting in six deaths. The report claims the PA law enforcement raided universities, hospitals and houses in order to arrest people wanted for protesting against the Israeli occupation. The report also claims that PA officers confiscated equipment and personal cash after arresting the suspects. - Mariam Mostafa, an Egyptian teen was murdered in Britain, 2017. In what has been seen as a hate crime, in relation to Ramadan. The attack happened in July, around the time when Muslims were praying in London. The Arab Organization for Human Rights condemned Britain for these actions. Called for joint action in investigating this, and has commented on British Officials failure in stopping this crime while it was happening. She was attacked by 10 other girls, with only one person stepping in to defend her. The AOHR was very disappointed with Britain and this racially motivated attack. - In 2019, the non-governmental forum of the African Commission on Human Rights assembled in Cairo, Egypt. The Arab Organization for Human Rights was present and spoke out on the issues of public liberties in Arab and African Nations. Bringing up issues in various African Nations, and the growing danger from the armed conflicts. - In December 2023, the Arab Organization for Human Rights reported on Egypt's Presidential election. The report consisted of various aspects of the polling process, and how it affected the Egyptian people. Taking note of certain demographics and how the process was for them. Some of the groups present at the polls included a large amount of women and disabled individuals. AOHR also took note on some negatives of the process. Including, the inability of AOHR members to enter into polling stations, overcrowding and certain political sides stationing themselves in front of the polls and promoting their side. ==References==