Sulong CARHRIHL as a “third party” to the conflict

The network will maintain its independence and autonomy.

It will not file complaints on behalf of victims but will ensure that human rights victims will have recourse and that the CARHRIHL processes and structures are responsive.

It will campaign for the observance of the CARHRIHL by both parties in order to prevent violations.

Functions of the Network

Sulong CARHRIHL hopes to bring together people, groups, and programs nationwide to achieve its advocacy, prevention, and monitoring goals.

The network shall serve as a coordinative body of these groups and individuals who agree to adopt the objectives and undertake corresponding actions (promotion, documentation, monitoring and fact-finding, responding or assisting HR/IHL victims).

Programs

• CARHRIHL Advocacy
• HR/IHL Training and Education
• HR/IHL and Peace Constituency Building - networking and capacity-building
• Implementation and Action-Response - updates on HR/IHL/CARHRIHL and peace situation; special missions/campaigns/task forces; statements; mediation and engagement of the GRP and the NDF; interface with other HR/IHL and peace agencies and initiatives

Organizational Mechanisms

• networking and partnership building at different levels with existing groups
• unity of purpose, sharing of strategies, and pooling of resources but full respect for the autonomy and integrity of partners
• diversity of organizational forms and entry points

Approaches and Strategies

• Public awareness – statements, radio programs
• Education and norm building – trainings, seminars
• Forums/discussions/studies on critical issues and developments  - publication, radio
• Research for well-informed intervention
• Direct and indirect engagements – letters, statements, dialogues in different levels
• Case-specific interventions