About Raha
Raha
Raha is a non-profit association (Verein) registered in Austria. Its work reaches worldwide. According to its statutes, its purpose is the protection and preservation of human rights, the promotion of education, and protection against discrimination of any kind.
What we do
Training
Workshops and trainings, online and in person, for NGOs, journalists, students and community groups, on human rights, the Sustainable Development Goals and practical skills.
Advising
Advice for organisations, institutions and projects on human rights standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (2030 Agenda).
Project management
Planning, coordination and reporting of human rights and education projects, including international and EU-funded projects.
Education
Human rights education, courses and webcasts, and a specialist library on human rights.
Events and dialogue
Lectures, panels and public meetings, from local events to side events at the United Nations in Geneva.
Research and publications
Reports, articles and research on human rights, education and inclusion.
Our focus
Integration and inclusion
Helping refugees and migrants take part fully in society, through counselling, education and community projects.
Persons with disabilities
Equal access to education and public life, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Women's rights
Gender equality and the full participation of women in social, economic and public life.
Children's rights
Every child's right to education, protection and participation, as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Sustainable Development Goals
Our work follows the UN 2030 Agenda, especially quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10).
Equality and non-discrimination
Protection against discrimination of any kind, the core purpose in Raha's statutes.
Founder
Parastoo Fatemi
Raha was founded by Parastoo Fatemi, advisor on human rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with more than 15 years of experience and over ten years of work at the United Nations in Geneva.
Get involved
Anyone aged 15 or over can become a member of Raha, as can organisations.
- OrdinaryMembers who take full part in the association's work
- SupportingMembers who support Raha mainly through a higher membership fee
- HonoraryPeople appointed for special services to the association
Raha is funded by membership fees, donations and grants, including international funding. To join or donate, please get in touch.
Contact
For membership, donations, training, advising or project cooperation, please send us a message. You can write in English, German, Italian or Persian.