Bureau for Rights-based Development - BRD

Organization Mandate; The Bureau for Rights-Based Development exists to develop a pluralistic society in Afghanistan where human rights are respected and citizens are empowered to improve their standard of living. The human rights-based approach to poverty eradication and development lies at the very heart of BRD’s work. BRD’s approach to poverty eradication starts with the connection between poverty and human rights, from the perspective of people living in poverty. As a development organization, BRD understands needs as the basis for claiming human rights, and supports marginalized people in their efforts to claim their rights.

The core objectives of the Bureau for Rights-Based Development 2018-2021 Strategic Plan:(i)Strengthened respect for human rights;(ii) Enhanced democratic governance; (iii)Improved livelihood and protection of vulnerable groups; The 2018-2021 Strategic Plan outlines our ambition for change and the outcomes that we expect to achieve during the 4 years period. These outcomes are in line with the Government of Afghanistan’s (GoA) national priorities of promoting human rights, sustainable development, governance, and, ultimately, poverty reduction.In this plan we focus on contributing towards improving citizen representation and activism, which makes for a strong foundation of good governance in local communities and the nation as a whole. Moving forward with this four-year strategic plan will help us realize outcomes aligned with both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework.

The human rights-based approach (HRBA), gender, environment and conflict sensitivity, Do No Harms, are integral parts of our program delivery under strategic objectives. BRD is also capitalizing, support and actively engaged with ongoing advocacy processes at the national level. This includes the CSOs lead in monitoring the Brussels commitments; localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); environmental sustainability through continued advocacy; participating in national and international events; and training and supporting local CSOs to enhance their active engagement in all of these processes.

Engagement and collaboration with stakeholders with similar mandate improves our decision-making and relationships. It helps us to achieve our goals and to create transformational change. BRD collaborates with national CSOs and local NGOs for joint advocacy at the policy level; authorities at both national and local levels; international organizations; and relevant UN agencies.