The Human Rights Education Institute of Burma is a nongovernmental organization that facilitates a broad range of human rights training and advocacy programs for grassroots organizations and community leaders. We are dedicated to building a peaceful, democratic and just society where the people of Burma possess a critical human rights consciousness, enjoy political and social space to take action to promote dignity, and are empowered to initiate rights-based solutions to social problems. HREIB is a registered foundation with administrative offices in Thailand.
Goal
To empower people of Burma through human rights education to engage in social transformation and to promote a culture of human rights for all.
Objectives
1. The people of Burma possess a critical human rights consciousness.
Activities & Effects
1.1 People are aware of their rights- Nonformal HRE
- Public information campaigns
- Formal HRE
- Nonformal HRE
- People see examples of human rights solutions to problems
2. Political and social space exists for individuals to take action to promote dignity and well-being.
Activities & Effects
2.1 Authorities recognize human rights- Advocacy
- Negotiation
- Public information campaigns
- Authorities allow human rights education
- Public information campaigns
- People see human rights services to disempowered group
- Nonformal education
3. Communities within Burma initiate rights-based solutions to social problems.
Activities & Effects
3.1 Individuals propose and lead community action to solve problems- Resources for activists
- Network of support for activists
- Behavior training by example
- Training assistance for partner organizations
- Mentoring CBOs on transformative learning strategies