Work Approach

 

Feminism approach:

We are committed to a feminist approach that supports women's economic, political and social empowerment, and makes gender equality a priority, for the benefit of all individuals. Our commitment to a feminist approach represents a major shift in how we work. Feminist approach is not limited to focusing on women and girls; it is the most effective way to combat inequality and exclusion. The feminist approach requires the support and empowerment of women and girls of all their diversity and others who face discrimination or marginalization. It also requires that actors such as Kavli al-Haq be held accountable for their human rights obligations and responsibilities to rebalance the distribution of power and achieve just and inclusive societies. The feminist approach values diversity and inclusion as key assets for transformative change and sustainable development and responds to life experiences by taking into account the intersecting dimensions of discrimination and inequality. This approach creates space for advocacy and dialogue, and builds coalitions in pursuit of Common goals and fulfillment of international human rights obligations.

 

Human rights approach

In our work, we embrace the human rights approach as a philosophical approach focused on the protection of human rights and the promotion of social, economic and political justice. This approach comprises ensuring individual rights and freedoms, including the right to life, safety, health, education, work, access to justice in trials and freedom from discrimination and violence, in order to bring about social, political and economic change that guarantees equality, justice and human dignity for all.

 

Advancing pluralism Approach

We, in ANHRE, adopt an approach that advances pluralism in order to deal with all forms of diversity, its complexities and the way inclusion and exclusion are happening, within their social, political, economic and geographical complexities. Through this approach, we assess the role of governmental and non-governmental entities in promoting pluralism, since changing the way society perceives diversity requires amending the laws and policies related to diversity, in addition to the behaviors inherent to the cultural and social structure.

 

Transformative Learning approach

The transformative learning approach is an educational theory that emphasizes on critical thinking, personal growth, dialogue and experiential learning. At ANHRE, we embrace the idea that learning should not be limited to the acquisition of knowledge, but also include a shift in one's perspective and worldview. Transformative learning in ANHRE's methodology involves challenging one's assumptions and beliefs, and re-evaluating them in the light of new information or experiences. It often requires getting out of the comfort zone and dealing with diverse points of view and ideas.

Transformative education is an educational approach that involves the reconstruction of social reality through meaningful dialogue. It is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for achieving social justice and freedom in particular and sustainable development in general. 

Transformative education challenges the traditional forms of content and approach on education

For Paulo Freire and Jack Mezirow, transformative education empowers people to think critically and question the social and cultural context that preserves unfair social arrangements.

Individuals bring social transformation through decolonised knowledge, solidarity and reflective thought leadership, and conditions necessary for achieving social justice. Addressing social justice through transformative education requires action at all levels. A shift on approach that emphasizes on mobilizing and organizing on the ground and amplifying collective civil society in education voices could assist in turning around the tide.

 

Seen as an enabler for transformation, transformative education challenges unfair social structures and promotes knowledge as a way of expanding individual and collective freedoms, creating equal opportunities for all, empowering communities, promoting appreciation of diversity, igniting active citizenship, building a culture of collective accountability, promoting respect for human rights and gender equality, nurturing skills and attitudes that contribute to safe and clean environment, including healthy, and positive relationships.

Through transformative education necessary conditions are created to build a fairer society in which the life and rights of every person are effectively respected, protected and guaranteed. 

 

Climate justice

The climate justice approach for achieving environmental rights aims to allow everyone to have equal access to the benefits of a healthy environment, regardless of race or socio-economic status. This means that the people most affected by climate change should have a say in how we tackle it and that solutions should be fair and equitable. We recognize through this approach that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a socio-economic one, as it disproportionately affects marginalized communities and exacerbates existing inequalities.

Through this approach, we focus on addressing the systemic injustices that have led to the uneven distribution of environmental benefits and problems. By giving voice to the needs of the people most affected by climate change, we contribute to achieving more effective and sustainable solutions that benefit everyone, and not only the privileged few.

 

Trauma Informed Citizenship:

Recognize and address the effects of trauma on individuals and communities, and how a trauma informed approach can enrich citizenship and community engagement practices with a particular focus on women and youth. It is important to provide opportunities for their meaningful participation, empowerment and leadership development. This approach helps resilience and creates a more well-being, resilient and supportive environment for those affected by trauma, and helps reduce the impact of traumatic experiences of communities most affected by trauma, conflict and crisis, including:  Safety and well-being and ensuring physical and emotional safety, building trust and transparency in decision-making, supporting peers and benefiting from their real stories and experiences to promote recovery, cooperation among members of society where each individual plays the role assigned to him, empowerment based on discovering individual strengths and building on them, and finally taking into account cultural issues and sensitivities and differences to challenge stereotypes and prejudices and provide comprehensive services and a model for community interventions that take into account and suit everyone and maintain well-being.