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setting human rights precedents

We monitor human rights issues

CCHR provides human rights education and awareness through public campaigns, policy recommendations and legal advocacy.

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Justice, Dignity & Integrity

Founded in 2006, the Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organisation based in Trinidad and Tobago. Under the leadership of pioneers like Diana Mahabir- Wyatt, Dr. Carolyn Gomes, and Dr. Timothy Affonso, we work to ensure human rights are protected and upheld across the Caribbean.

setting human rights precedents

Impact Report The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights 2024

The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) had made significant strides in
2024

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Free and equal citizens is what we stand for. We demand that the social issues are resolved at the government level.

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Many Caribbean constitutions still carry outdated, discriminatory laws. Sign our petition today to demand legal reforms that protect human rights for everyone.

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From combating colonial-era laws to supporting displaced communities, We need to show our support. We are driven by our core values: equality, dignity, justice, protection, freedom, integrity, and collaboration.

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Mission

Upholding & strengthening human rights across the Caribbean through education, empowering communities, collaboration, and strategic action that safeguard human dignity, rights and freedoms for all.
 

Vision

A Caribbean where human rights are upheld, ensuring dignity, rights, and freedoms for all.
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Breaking the Chains – The Fight for Justice Beyond Colonial Laws
The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) is proud to introduce its groundbreaking publication: Breaking the Chains: The Fight for Justice Beyond Colonial Laws. This powerful and richly researched book delves into one…
CCHR Impact Report 2024
Final CCHR Impact Report 2024Download Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) – 2024 Impact Summary In 2024, the Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) advanced its mission to protect and promote human rights across…
The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights Introduces In-House Strategic Litigation Services
Press Release CCHR offers in-house Strategic Litigation 2025#5Download The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) proudly announces the launch of its in-house Strategic Litigation Services, marking a major advancement in its mission to protect…

CCHR has since evolved into a regional leader in human rights advocacy, with a team of experts driving impact in criminal justice reform, migrant and refugee protection, and constitutional law. We have provided legal aid to thousands, built partnerships with international bodies like the UNHCR, and actively pushed for the revision of outdated laws that perpetuate inequality and
injustice.

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