Definition

The Human Rights Unit at the College of Pharmacy is responsible for promoting and respecting human rights within the academic environment, by raising awareness, protecting rights and freedoms, and ensuring equality and justice for all students, faculty, and administrative staff. The unit works in coordination with national laws and relevant international treaties

Vision

The college aspires to be a distinguished model in promoting and nurturing a culture of human rights.

Mission

Empowering students and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand human rights and responsibilities, while promoting a culture of rights through education, training, and community engagement, and ensuring a safe university environment grounded in equality, freedom, and responsibility.

Goals:

1. Raising awareness of human rights values among students, academics, and administrative staff.
2. Integrating human rights concepts into curricula and university activities.
3. Develop the capacities of students and employees in the fields of human rights, democracy, and equality.
4. Creating an educational environment that respects equality and prevents discrimination, harassment, and violence.
5. Facilitating mechanisms for submitting complaints and grievances related to violations of university rights.
6. Collaborate with local and international human rights organizations to exchange expertise and implement joint programs.

Tasks and Activities

1. Organizing workshops and training courses on human rights and its methods within the university.
2. Organizing seminars and awareness campaigns within the college on issues such as violence against women, discrimination, freedom of expression, and student rights.
3. Following up on complaints from students or staff regarding rights violations and coordinating with relevant authorities to develop appropriate solutions.
4. Preparing annual or periodic reports on the human rights situation within the college and providing recommendations for improvement.
5. Collaborating with civil society organizations, other universities, and government agencies to implement joint initiatives.
6. Incorporating human rights concepts into curricula or university activities.

Implementation Framework

1. Provide a transparent and accessible channel for receiving complaints (via electronic form or office visits) while ensuring complete confidentiality.
2. Establish a monitoring system to track the implementation of the unit’s recommendations in collaboration with relevant departments.
3. Develop a database documenting cases of violations, recommendations, and corrective actions taken.
4. Conduct continuous awareness sessions for students and academic/administrative staff.
5. Publish informative materials such as booklets, posters, and digital content about university rights and responsibilities.
6. Perform regular (annual) evaluations to assess performance and publish reports outlining achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.

Rights and Duties of Students and Staff

1. Rights: Include the right to education, academic safety, freedom of expression, and a non-discriminatory environment.
2. Duties: respecting university regulations, maintaining required attendance, preserving campus order and property, and showing respect for others.

Conclusion

The Human Rights Unit at the College of Pharmacy serves as a cornerstone in fostering an educational environment built on respect, justice, and human dignity. It calls upon all students and staff to actively contribute to creating a thriving and tolerant university community.