Who We Are
SAM for Rights and Liberties is an independent, non-profit human rights organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights, with a particular focus on contexts related to armed conflict and political transition, especially in Yemen. The organization operates in accordance with international human rights standards and international humanitarian law, and seeks to contribute to building societies grounded in justice, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.
Mission
SAM documents human rights violations, advocates for victims, and promotes accountability to combat impunity. It supports transitional justice and institutional reform in ways that foster sustainable peace and community recovery based on fairness and redress.
Vision
“A world where violations are exposed, accountability is realized, and human dignity is safeguarded.”
Organizational Objectives
- Monitor and document human rights violations with professionalism and independence.
- Protect victims and enhance their access to justice.
- Strengthen accountability and combat impunity.
- Produce human rights studies that advance knowledge and support decision-makers.
- Raise awareness and entrench a culture of human rights within societies.
- Influence the international community to mobilize support and protect rights.
- Support transitional justice pathways and reinforce the rule of law.
Means of Implementation
- Field reports and evidence-based analytical research.
- International advocacy and engagement with United Nations mechanisms and relevant bodies.
- Providing legal approaches and human rights support to victims.
- Developing reliable databases and human rights knowledge resources.
- Media campaigns and community awareness programs.
- Partnerships with local and international organizations and research centers.
- Training and capacity-building in monitoring and rights protection.
Our Foundation
Protecting truth to ensure justice.
Our Aspiration
A world governed by justice, where dignity is preserved and individuals are safe from violations.
Slogan
“From Documentation to Justice.”
SAM Values
- Independence
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Justice for Victims
- Accountability
Areas of Expertise
- Monitoring and Documentation: Preparing field reports and human rights analyses on violations, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, attacks against civilians, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
- International Advocacy: Engaging with UN mechanisms, international bodies, and decision-makers to advance independent investigations and strengthen accountability.
- Legal Support: Providing legal frameworks that help protect victims and enable their access to justice.
- Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding: Producing studies and initiatives that highlight pathways to redress and societal recovery in post-conflict settings.
- Countering Disinformation and Promoting Human Rights Awareness: Supporting fact-based discourse and advancing public knowledge of human rights standards.
Target Groups
The organization focuses on protecting civilians affected by conflict, including arbitrarily detained persons, forcibly disappeared individuals, internally displaced persons, women, children, journalists, and human rights defenders, as well as vulnerable communities facing compounded risks in conflict environments.
Through its research and human rights work, SAM strives to be a credible professional voice for victims and an active partner in international efforts aimed at advancing justice and preventing the recurrence of violations.
