:: The Afro-Egyptian Human Rights Organization AEHRO

...We are a non-profit civil society organization led by apolitical professionals who strongly believe that all citizens empowered with monitoring can actively participate in public life and positively influence much needed improvements, at a moment in time where Africa & Egypt are experiencing a mild increase in the level of national & political awareness.
As such we believe it is our duty to help fellow citizens capture & harness the positive impact of these changes and use them to create a much more proactive society: one that is hardworking, responsible, inclusive & tolerant, a society that can choose its leaders and hold them accountable.
We pledge to act as a catalyst enabling positive transformations such as:

1. To mobilize ordinary citizens – especially the youths- from all walks of life to engage on the reform problems facing their society (including executive branch domination of society, lack of judiciary independence, and corruption).
2. To inculcate a "pro-democracy monitoring culture" combined with elements of consumer protection and advocacy campaigns amongst the citizens.
3. Improve the civil society’s coordination ensuring that they work together synergistically towards a common goal.

...Our Scope of Activities
To undertake projects in Egypt & Africa that will:

• Instill in the children democratic values that ensure their increased participation in the governance process and promote practices of a tolerant and pluralistic society.
• Act as a catalyst and a resource to create awareness on the importance of engaging citizens in the fight against corruption.
• Highlight and advocate for an independent judiciary.
• Increase political openness and democratic processes.
• Elevate awareness on Human Rights issues.
• Promote the rule of law and legal reforms.
• Expand the community of reform minded individuals and groups & foster networks among the civil society community.
• Fight Corruption & promote transparency & good governance.
• Create new economic opportunities.
• Enhance access to quality education systems.
• Empower women.
• Promote public awareness and involvement in political issues.