ARAC Projects On The Horizon

ARAC's Project NaturaPact: 

Uniting Peace and Environmental Integrity

Funding Needed

Our Other Proposed Projects That Need Funding:

• • Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting in Fragile States

    1. Objective: Establish a comprehensive human rights monitoring and reporting system in identified fragile states.

    2. Activities: Training local human rights defenders, leveraging technology for real-time incident reporting, and collaborating with local media to highlight violations.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Aligns with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), especially Targets 16.3 on rule of law and equal access to justice, and 16.6 on effective, accountable, and transparent institutions.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Promotes transparency and accountability in line with the US Global Fragility Act's objectives in fragile states.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Supports 'Free Flow of Information' and 'Acceptance of the Rights of Others' by promoting transparency and human rights awareness.

  • Empowering Women as Human Rights Champions in Conflict Zones

    1. Objective: Strengthen the role of women in promoting and safeguarding human rights in conflict-impacted regions.

    2. Activities: Conduct workshops, leadership training for women, and create women-led community forums on human rights issues.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Advances SDG 5 (Gender Equality), particularly Target 5.5 on women’s participation and leadership.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Endorses inclusive peace processes and female empowerment as per the US Global Fragility Act.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Relates to 'Equitable Distribution of Resources' and 'Good Relations with Neighbors' by empowering women and promoting inclusive dialogue.

  • Youth Education on Peacebuilding and Human Rights

    1. Objective: Foster a culture of peace and respect for human rights among youth in vulnerable regions.

    2. Activities: Develop educational curricula, organize youth peace camps, and launch digital platforms for story and idea sharing.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Resonates with SDG 4 (Quality Education), specifically Target 4.7 on education for sustainable development and global citizenship, and SDG 16 for promoting peaceful societies.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Aligns with the Act's focus on preventing future conflicts through education.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Supports 'Education and Human Capital' and 'Good Relations with Neighbors' by educating youth on peace and human rights.

  • Legal Support for Victims of Human Rights Violations

    1. Objective: Provide accessible legal support to victims of human rights abuses in fragile states.

    2. Activities: Set up legal clinics, train local lawyers on international human rights law, and connect victims to international human rights bodies.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Champions SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), especially Target 16.3 on promoting the rule of law and equal access to justice.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Strengthens rule-of-law institutions as emphasized in the US Global Fragility Act.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Aligns with 'Sound Business Environment' and 'Well-Functioning Government' by providing legal avenues for justice.

  • Community Dialogues on Human Rights and Peacebuilding

    1. Objective: Foster understanding and collaboration between diverse community groups to create a cohesive, rights-respecting society.

    2. Activities: Organize town-hall meetings, inter-community dialogues, and cultural events promoting unity and mutual respect.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality), especially Target 10.2 on empowering and promoting social, economic, and political participation.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Addresses root causes of fragility by promoting rights-respecting societies.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Relates to 'Good Relations with Neighbors' and 'Acceptance of the Rights of Others' by fostering community dialogue and understanding.

  • Strengthening Human Rights in Governance Structures

    1. Objective: Build capacity within local governance structures to embed and prioritize human rights in policy-making and execution.

    2. Activities: Workshops for policymakers, creation of human rights advisory bodies within local governments, and facilitating citizen engagement in the policy-making process.

    3. Alignment SDGs: Encourages SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), especially Target 16.6 on developing effective, accountable, and transparent institutions, and Target 16.7 on inclusive decision-making.

    4. Alignment with US GFA: Enhances good governance, a key aspect of the US Global Fragility Act.

    5. Alignment with IEP Positive Peace: Supports 'Well-Functioning Government' and 'Free Flow of Information' by embedding human rights in governance structures and processes.

Each project is thoughtfully designed to align with specific SDGs and the IEP Positive Peace framework, focusing on creating sustainable and resilient societies through education, empowerment, legal support, and the promotion of human rights and anti-corruption measures.