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Welcome to the website of SPHER International Organization for the Protection of Human and Environment Rights,
Our organization is unique in the field of human rights and the environment for its different character, which has established both the principles of human rights and environmental protection in a single context. We at SPHER International believe that political stability is an essential basis for the protection of human rights and the environment. Since the dawn of human civilization, the violation of human rights and damage to the environment mainly happens in times of political instability. Therefore, SPHER International highlights this bridge linking human rights, the environment, and the political stability of nations and states.
Our organization is concerned with considering human rights and the environment as a single entity since we believe preserving environmental rights means preserving human rights. This goes hand in hand with the Human and Environment Rights Program, launched in 2012 in United Nations. SPHER adopts the environmental protection laws declared in UNEP, as well as the list of human rights proclaimed by the OHCHR.
Finally, by browsing our site, you will not only learn about our values, objectives, and activities, but you will also learn about the overall state of human rights and the environment around the world. Again, Welcome to our site.
Dr Asma Mohamed AlKetbi
Chair & Founder
Recent Activities
Laying the foundation stone for the construction of a school of basic education in Dakar
Our Identity
The Society for the Protection of Human and Environmental Rights, shortened as “SPHER International” – was formerly Decency Limited. It is an international, non-governmental organization. SPHER International, Ltd. is headquartered in London. We are a private company limited by guarantee in England and Wales under registration number 08510651 since 2013. We are aiming to secure and uphold the rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Environmental Law. We are committed the fundamental principles of International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Environmental Law.
Since January 2018, SPHER International has earned Advisory Status at the UN Economic and Social Council.
SPHER International is a self-governed, democratic, and financially autonomous organization. We are entirely independent of any government, political ideology, or economic interest. Moving forward, the organization plans to engage in fund-raising and grant-writing to establish its financial independence.
Our Methodology
At SPHER International, we believe that humanity is inherently good but sometimes the human part of us needs to be revived, encouraged or supported. Plus, we believe that we as peoples are different in color, ideology and religion, but we are similar in our human history culture, which encourages us to improve our relationship and respect each other, as long as we share the planet.
Therefore, through our organization, we seek to reach out and assist all nations to uphold the basics of human and environmental rights, especially in times of crisis and conflicts. For example, since the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century, the Arab Spring revolutions began in some Arab countries, and then came a revolution in Ukraine, Protests in Thailand, Brazil, Hong Kong and Turkey, coinciding with human and environmental rights violations in all these countries. Accordingly, we believe that it is important to restore security and stability to ensure the security of human rights and environmental protection. And our approach to addressing these issues is as follows:
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Attract attention
By using the media and social media to draw public attention to the significance of human and environment rights as the basis for political stability. To create interest by carrying out research in an objective manner to highlight the intersection between human rights, environmental concerns, and instability and/or conflict. Research will either be published or presented in a conference on the issue.
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arouse desire
By providing a publicly accessible resource for educating others about these issues.
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call for action
By liaising with international governmental and non-governmental organizations and local civilians in order to open dialogues as to the reasons for humanitarian and environmental crises, as well as promoting realistic solutions for addressing human rights and environmental abuses.
History & Background
SPHER International for Human and Environment rights was created as a result of dialogue analyses, which were conducted between a group of Arab intellectuals, on a social media in 2013.
Join Us
By registering with SPHER International you can join with us in the humanity and human and environmental rights conversations and contributions. Otherwise, you can simply volunteer with us to reach the same goals.
Publication
SPHER International has a great deal of publications and pamphlets, mostly in Arabic.
Our vision
SPHER International, Ltd.’s vision focuses on contributing to the welfare of humanity and the environment in order to develop more humane societies in the world.
Our Philosophy
SPHER International stresses on the necessity of political stability as an essential basis for both human rights and environmental protection.
Our values
One of our fundamental missions is to encourage and enable a growing spirit of human decency towards one another,
Our Goals
SPHER International, Ltd. is focused on initiatives aimed at protecting civilians in peace and war from violations of their fundamental rights. Also it seeks to avoid the possibility of political instability to prevent violations. This stems from our awareness of the interdependence of human rights and environmental rights, and our conviction that the two are subjected to abuses during periods of political instability. It aims to raise awareness of this overlap, and highlight the importance of political stability, to control the protection of environmental and human rights. We are expecting to achieve these goals by:
1. They are protecting and supporting human and environmental rights where these are threatened by natural disasters and armed conflicts which might lead to political instability and conflict.
2. Encouraging and consolidating the notion of peace and stability as an essential basis for human and environmental rights, using a variety of educational methods, such as articles and documentary films.
3. Encouraging governments and non-state sectors, individuals, and civil society organizations to support and respect human rights and international environmental law, using awards and competitions.
4. Raising awareness, educating the public, and advocating for an understanding of the need to embrace the principles of these rights at all times. This is by supporting education and training courses in all areas.
5. Contributing to a more humane global society, marked by tolerance and kindness, through our participation in UN conferences on human rights and environmental protection.
6. Calling for an end to any act of violence against humans and the environment.
Board of Directors
The organization is run by 3 directors, all are females. 2 British and one Emirati; Dr Asma AlKetbi (Chairman), Dr Fatin Karam (Secretary), and Eng. Walla Ahmed Omar (Treasurer). They have all been Directors or members of non-profit organizations before they establishing SPHER International.
Dr AlKetbi is a scientist, specializing in the environment and earth science. She is the CEO and founder of the Emirates Geographical Society, and was executive director for Environmental Friends Society in UAE. Dr. Karam is a professional family doctor, with a wide-ranging humanitarian reputation, well-known throughout the entire city of Liverpool. Engineer Waala Ahmed is passionate about volunteering and helping children with special needs in education.
The director’s connections and passion for human and environmental rights, and their local and international relationships are the major strength of the organization
All directors have philanthropic tendencies and truly desire to make the world a better place. They all use their professional backgrounds in order to aid the organization in the achievement of its goals and objectives.
In this context, if you want to join the Board of Directors, you must have the same passion for goodness and philanthropy, and the desire to make the world a better place. In addition, you have to be qualified and an expert in your field of specialization. Furthermore, you contribute at least one million dollars to the organization, or you can bring in one million dollars in funding in one year.