Philosophy,
Vision and Mission
Philosophy: As a human rights organisation, IWRAW
Asia Pacific places women at the centre of our work. We are committed
to generating conditions and spaces which nurture opportunities
for sharing, creating awareness of and realising human rights
for all women. We seek to accomplish this through a spirit of
respect for and mutual cooperation with those we work with.
Vision:
IWRAW Asia Pacific envisions a world where there is full realisation
and enjoyment of human rights by all. Women's equality is integral
to this achievement. We believe that through this societies can
be transformed so as to achieve a balance of power, and sustainable
and equitable development conducive to realising human rights.
Mission:
To achieve our vision, we adopt a human rights approach and focus
on the experiences of women from the South. We see ourselves as
catalysts in building capacity for change and in enhancing the
realisation of the human rights of women through:
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The
effective implementation of human rights standards, as seen
through the lens of CEDAW and other international human rights
mechanisms, at all levels of society.
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The inclusion of women in standard-setting processes at the
national and international levels, and in the formulation of
policies and laws.
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The development of new knowledge and methodologies.
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The mobilisation of women to bring about good governance and
sustainable change.
| IWRAW
Asia Pacific regularly works in 12 countries in South and
Southeast Asia and is expanding such work to other areas of
the Asia and Pacific region (e.g. Central Asia, the Pacific).
At the same time our presence and expertise expands beyond
Asia Pacific, especially through our work at the regional
and international arenas.
We focus on women and women’s NGOs, as well as work
with human rights advocates, human rights NGOs, lawyers, international
organisations and governments. |
This
page was last updated on July 10, 2004
IWRAW
Asia Pacific is an independent, non-profit, NGO in Special consultative
status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
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