Our principles

Article 4 of our statutes sets out five principles for our human-rights work.

1. 1
   Statutes, Art. 4.1

   Independence

   ACJR works fully independently of governments, political parties, religious organisations and financial interests.

2. 2
   Statutes, Art. 4.2

   Universality and indivisibility of rights

   All human rights are treated as interdependent and indivisible.

3. 3
   Statutes, Art. 4.3

   Impartiality and documentary rigour

   Monitoring, documentation and analysis rest on verifiable methods, reliable evidence and respect for applicable standards.

4. 4
   Statutes, Art. 4.4

   Non-discrimination

   ACJR acts for every person without distinction, in particular of origin, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, or national or social origin.

5. 5
   Statutes, Art. 4.5

   A victim-centred approach

   The safety, dignity, consent, access to remedy and reparation of victims and witnesses are essential considerations.

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