The Secretariat

The Secretariat shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Monitors human rights violations;

2. Receives and records petitions from victims of human rights violations

3. Receives, collects and files documents which disclose clear violations of human rights;

4. Prepares periodic reports on human rights and publicises them when approved by the Executive Committee;

5. Conducts research on human rights, the democratic process, the rule of law and due process and disseminates the results;

6. Establishes close links and co-operates with national and international human rights organizations;

7. Conducts studies and prepares seminars and lectures on topics relevant to human rights, the rule of law and the democratic process;

8. Seeks and receives funds for carrying out its activities from individuals and donor organizations;

9. Hires and dismisses personnel when the Executive Committee so decides;

10. Establishes branch offices;

11. Carries out other activities that will advance the objectives of EHRCO.