WHAT WE DO

To fulfill our mission in protecting human rights, Sawa's strategy rests upon three integrated, core programmatic pillars:

1. Monitoring, Documentation, and Analysis

This program is the cornerstone of our work. We meticulously gather evidence and testimonies, documenting them according to the highest international standards.

Data Collection Monitoring violations related to freedom of expression, protestors' rights, and arbitrary detentions.

Reliable Reporting Issuing detailed periodic reports that serve as legal evidence and references for international organizations and governments.

Strategic Advocacy:Analyzing legal and political trends affecting civil and political rights.

2. Direct Protection and Support

We provide practical and emergency support to human rights defenders and individuals at high risk.

Legal Aid Offering free legal representation to victims in cases related to security violations and civil rights.

Relief Support Providing immediate psychological, social, and material support to individuals and their families affected by violence or persecution.

Secure Hotlines Operating secure communication channels for receiving urgent reports and offering consultation in emergency situations.

3. Capacity Building and Digital Security

We work to strengthen civil society through specialized training and knowledge transfer.

Digital and Physical Security Workshops Conducting advanced training courses for activists and journalists on how to protect themselves from surveillance, electronic infiltration, and physical threats.

Rights Education Organizing awareness workshops on local and international legislation related to human rights.