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RIGHTS KEEPERS

The Fusion of Human Rights in Policing

The RIGHTS KEEPERS project is a powerful step forward in bringing human rights into everyday policing. This project is a team effort from LOUDER, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF), and the Geneva Institute for Human Rights (GIHR).

Its goal is simple yet vital: to make sure that respect and protection of human rights are integral to law enforcement in Lebanon. RIGHTS KEEPERS was recognized for its creativity and comprehensive approach at the FNF’s 60 Year Anniversary Celebration, showcasing the foundation’s commitment to progressive and digital human rights initiatives in Lebanon. This project is not just about change; it’s about making a significant difference in integrating human rights into policing standards and actions

At the heart of RIGHTS KEEPERS is a special training program for Lebanon’s Internal security forces. This program teaches them about international human rights standards and Lebanon’s own laws and constitution. But it’s more than just following rules; it’s about changing the way police think and act, making human rights a big part of their job.
One important part of the project is bringing dialogue between young people and security officers together. This helps everyone understand different views and lets these ideas help shape new policies and laws. These discussions are key to promoting understanding, citizenship, and equality among all groups in Lebanon, no matter their religion, gender, or beliefs. They also show how important it is for citizens to be involved in government and for the government to be responsible for its actions.

The Rights Keepers project will develop a Training Guide, an educational tool for trainers. It covers various modules, each with its importance, objectives, and expected learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills, and action. The guide’s content covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of human rights, community policing, and codes of conduct, to the use of force and weapons, rights of suspects and detainees, and preventing torture and other cruel treatments. This comprehensive structure ensures a holistic approach to human rights education within the policing sector.

RIGHTS KEEPERS is more than just a training program. It marks a significant step forward in law enforcement training, prioritizing human rights education as a fundamental aspect of police work. This project not only improves the standards of policing in Lebanon but also serves as an example for integrating human rights principles into law enforcement globally, fostering a culture of dignity and respect for human rights.

RIGHTS KEEPERS is more than just a training program. It marks a significant step forward in law enforcement training, prioritizing human rights education as a fundamental aspect of police work. This project not only improves the standards of policing in Lebanon but also serves as an example for integrating human rights principles into law enforcement globally, fostering a culture of dignity and respect for human rights.

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