Addameer Prisoners Support and Human Rights Association

ADDAMEER (Arabic for conscience) Prisoners Support and Human Rights Association is a Palestinian non-governmental, civil institution which focuses on human rights issues. Established in 1992 by a group of activists interested in human rights, the center's activities focus on offering support for Palestinian prisoners, advocating the rights of political prisoners, and working to end torture through monitoring, legal procedures and solidarity campaigns.

Addameer strives to:

· Oppose torture as well as other instances of brutality, inhumanity, and degrading inflicted upon Palestinian prisoners.

· Abolish the death penalty.

· Oppose arbitrary arrest and guarantee fair and just trials.

· Support and endorse prisoners of conscience through supporting the efforts of political prisoners and providing them with psychological, legal and media support.

· Support families of Palestinian detainees and the community at large in addressing issues of human rights violations.

· Participate in raising awareness locally and internationally regarding the issues of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in order to promote greater community participation in securing human rights.

For further information:

www.addameer.org