RURAL RECONSTRUCTION NEPAL (RRN)

Written on 29 October 2012.

RRN is engaged in implementing integrated community development programmes at grassroots and policy advocacy, lobbying and networking at local, national and international levels for the cause of protecting and promoting human rights and social justice of the so far excluded people and establishing sustainable peace. RRN enjoys the Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. 

The approach RRN has adapted is conflict transformation, institutionalising grassroots democracy and peace building through reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation (RRR) process of social, economic and cultural empowerment of the conflict affected, marginalised and vulnerable people and their communities. Such as participatory, integrated, pro-poor and rights-based, and the aspects like social inclusion, transparency, equity, short and long-term tangible impacts, collective action, demand driven, coordination, collaboration, community-led and sustainability are some of the key underlying elements of RRN’s successes in the programme intervention.

Contact Details:
Address: 8130, 288 Gairidhara Marg, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 4004813, 4004988, 4004976
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Website: http://www.rrn.org.np 

Pravasi Nepali Coordination Committee (PNCC)

Written on 15 August 2012.

Pravasi Nepali Coordination Committee (PNCC), a non-profit, autonomous and migrant-led organisation working in the field of migrants workers and their families, was established in 1998 (Saudi Arabia) and in 2009 (Nepal). It works on the rights and welfare of Nepali migrant workers abroad, especially in Gulf Countries, and assists in the re-integration of the returnee migrants.

It aims to reach from grassroots level to the policy level. It works with the slogan "Lets Create migrant workers friendly atmosphere" consisting of pre-departure preparedness, post-arrival orientation and equal payment and courteous environment in the work place. It comprises thousand of members throughout the destination and and origin countries. PNCC has a strong network in six gulf countries (Saudi, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman), 36 district branches and Migrant resources Centres in five districts.

Contact Details:
Address: Binayaknagar, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu-10, Nepal
Tel: +977 1 4480858
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Website: pncc.org.np  

Rights Jessore

Written on 15 August 2012.

Rights Jessore is a Secretariat for an NGO network which is a platform of 483 Bangladeshi NGOs willing to work on human trafficking. Out of those NGOs, a total of 46 members are directly involved with Rights Jessore’s project implementation at grassroots level. The mission of Rights Jessore is to protect the human rights of all people especially women and children though promoting awareness, developing sensitivity among the duty bearers and developing a social safety net.

Activities include: legal assistance, shelter home, hotline, counselling, educational campaigns, safe repatriation, advocacy/lobby, health assistance referral, income generation, trainings and access to employment.

Contact Details:
Address: 119/2, Mahima Mahal, Jail Road, Jessore, Bangladesh
Tel: +88 0421 66508
Fax: +88 0421 64243
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Website: rightsjessore.org 

GAATW Members in AFRICA

Written on 29 December 2011.

Egypt

• Forum for Development and Human Rights Dialogue

Kenya

• The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA KENYA)
• Sema Nami

Nigeria

• Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI)

South Sudan

• Christian Agenda for Development (CAD)

Uganda

• Platform for Labour Action (PLA)