Who we are
The Association for the Defence of Human Rights in Romania – the Helsinki Committee (APADOR-CH) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, established in 1990. APADOR-CH’s Mission is to take action for the protection of human rights and the establishment of equilibrium when they are in danger or infringed upon.
APADOR-CH’s Values are: competence, professionalism, visibility, transparency, standards and ethic concerning the respect for the following values: its own capital, integrity, fairness, impartiality, honesty, objectivity, responsibility and good faith both within APADOR-CH and with third parties.
APADOR–CH’s Vision: A society in which human rights are respected. For everyone, always.
What we do
For 2021-2025, APADOR-CH’s strategic objectives are:
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- The development of efficient legal and institutional mechanisms for respecting human rights and monitoring relevant institutions;
- The improvement of the legislative framework and of the practices regarding the right to free assembly and association, freedom of expression, right to private life;
- The development of practices and institutional mechanisms for increasing transparency and good governance;
- Reacting to human rights threats;
- Public authority intimations and the initiation of strategic litigation in cases which deal with infringement upon human rights;
- Priority monitoring of:
- Police abuses;
- Regulations and practices in the field of national security which have an impact on human rights;
- Regulations and practices concerning deprivation of liberty.
By the end of 2020 APADOR-CH is the main human rights organization in Romania, recognized both at the national and international level as a partner of reference for authorities, civil society, press, international organisms and organizations. It reacts rapidly to challenges in the field and is pro-active in promoting human rights. It has a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers. It has the necessary resources for sustainability and development
The Board members of APADOR-CH:
Executive director