'Human Rights Aware' aims to tackle an important aspect of UNMET LEGAL NEEDS in the community. Promoting an understanding of human rights issues along with adequate information, training and resources to individuals, local groups, schools and colleges. Information on human rights issues are to be sent out quarterly through our free bulletin/newsletter-RIGHTS4U.

We are convinced through primary and secondary research that there is a considerable need for impartial initial advice, guidance, referral and representation on various issues of Human Rights and Advocacy in the community. Participation in various human rights projects, conferences, issues and supporting vulnerable member of the society. We hope to work relentlessly to uplift human dignity in accordance to the principles laid down by the Human Rights Act 2000.

Mission

We aim to provide affordable subsidised independent advocacy and impartial advisory services on a wide range of legally and personally related matters (research, information, referrals and if need be representation) for individuals and organisations. Established as a centre of freedom and excellence for people to seek guidance and help in confidence on the basics for understanding the ‘legal maze.’

The Human Rights Act which came into force in 2000 represent a powerful framework of positive entitlements with regards to private life, the practice of religion ,personal liberty, property, employment and some other basic rights. The HRA and The European Convention on Human Rights are in place to protect human dignity and guarantee equal rights to all and sundry. However, the means for gaining access and its application present a lot of difficulties especially to immigrants, the ethnic minorities and people with little or no education. Being aware of rights in broad outline gives the opportunity to know when it is breached and the remedies that are available. We will endeavour to guide and help them to utilise and appreciate how this society has imbibed to respect human dignity and the rule of law.

Aims/Objectives

The Importance of our service: Some people are not able to access legal advice from high street solicitors, government departments and agencies. This is due to fear of cost, bureaucracy and the inability to understand the complexities of law in relation to their needs. Another vital or important or consideration are people suffering in silence and may never come out or visit the local advice bureau through fear and erroneous beliefs. This is also applicable to people who really have a case but believe they have no voice to speak and no leg to stand on! But in reality, they sometimes do.