Vision
A society where human rights are respected and where democratic participation is institutionalized at all levels. Mission Statement To promote a culture of human rights, democracy and good governance through research and training, leading to sustainable development.

Objectives
To broaden rural people's understanding of civil and political rights and increase their democratic participation in national and local decision making To increase the capacity of rural community leaders to promote human rights and democracy in discharging their duties To promote and increase the democratic participation of women in decision-making To research and document human rights abuses leading to prosecution of offenders and assistance to the victims