We advocate

for the rights of all

We engage international human rights bodies and other actors to promote advancements in human rights for all persons.

We stand

against inhuman treatment

We monitor detention centres to measure against international standards, treaties and protections afforded to persons held in detention.

We support

A Pro Bono legal clinic

Contra Nocendi International supports a pro bono legal clinic that provides advice to persons in detention as well as persons who may have concerns about detention.

We provide training

for non governmental organisations

We provide support and training for local NGOs to help augment their capacity to provide more durable and lasting programming for their communities.

Our Organisation

We are a Paris-based international human rights NGO working toward the advancement and protection of human rights in Africa through capacity building and peacebuilding.

Our Mission

Contra Nocendi International stands shoulder to shoulder with human rights defenders to uphold the dignity of all persons.

Our partners

We work closely with partner organisations, government officials and activists to facilitate the necessary respect for all human rights. We also engage in capacity building by working to help augment the monitoring capacities of local NGOs.

Our values

Contra Nocendi embraces the UN Charter and stands firmly behind the prohibition of discrimination and does not discriminate based on sex, age, gender, religious affiliation, nationality, ethnic background, culture, language.

“Human rights are core to the 2030 Agenda, and sustainable development is a powerful vehicle for the realization of all human rights,”

UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, speaking to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, 7 March, 2019

Promoting peacebuilding capacities, Contra Nocendi International advances both:

Sustainable Development Goal 5, Gender Equality and

Sustainable Development Goal 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions