SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights (SALAM DHR) is an NGO that endeavors to preserve universal principles of dignity and respect by shielding democracy and human rights.
They undertake research & advocacy, mainly in relation to Bahrain, but also the Gulf, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region & in relation to thematic issues, notably statelessness. In the pursuit of this vision, SALAM DHR aims to influence British, European, and UN representatives to improve the situation in the Middle East and foster awareness of human rights and democracy. They engage with other NGOs and frequently act in coalition with others to achieve specific targets or outcomes. They engage with intergovernmental organizations and states in order to bring about socio-political reform and ever-improving adherence by states to international human rights standards & practices. The organization is not, in effect, allowed to register in Bahrain.
Salam DHR’s team members and contributors are based mainly in the UK & Lebanon. One member of the team is based in Bahrain, where she faces ongoing intimidation. Other team members live in Germany, France & Sweden. They rely on interns to advance their work and provide them an opportunity to learn new skills and produce outputs to which they can refer as they embark upon their careers.
Salam DHR publishes periodic and thematic reports on statelessness matters and issues statements regarding the human rights situation in the region.
Salam DHR is mainly crowdfunded, notably by philanthropically minded people and firms in Bahrain and the Gulf. At the time of writing, it has a small portfolio of project-related funding. Salam DHR is independent of all governments.
Visit their website to learn more about Salam DHR: https://salam-dhr.org