A new cooperation protocol between MAAT and the Assyrian Monitor

In the context of the International Alliance for Peace and Development, the Assyrian Monitor for Human Rights and MAAT for Peace, Development and Human Rights signed a joint cooperation protocol with the aim of coordination and cooperation in the field of providing support, assistance and capacity building in the field of working with the UN and regional mechanisms for human rights. The protocol comes in light of the integration of experiences between the AMHR and MAAT, the CP was signed on the 17^th of October 2017, stipulating the cooperation between the two parties in the implementation of national, regional and international training programs, providing technical support and consultation, organizing and sponsoring relative activities and events, as well as extending the work between the two parties to the field of international commitments linked to the goals of sustainable development.

Mr. Ayman Okeil, Head of the Board of Trustees at MAAT stated that "the joint protocol with the Assyrian Monitor comes in the framework of the steps taken towards the establishment and management of the International Alliance for Peace and Development, launched by MAAT and composing more than 24 CSOs across the world, with the aim of promoting overall cooperation, coordination and joint work between CSOs al over the world, to contribute to the achievement of peace and development, as well as restoring the human rights values agreed upon by the world, and adopted by the UN human rights system".

Mr. Jamil Diarbakerli, Manager at the Assyrian Monitor for Human Rights, stressed on the important cooperation as a step in the right direction, to be followed in the near future by practical steps represented in the organization of joint activities in a number of the MENA region states, indicating that the world of today and the MENA region in particular need the spread of culture of peace, as peace is the effective weapon against extremism, violence, hatred, sectarianism, and terrorism. In the process of building secure and democratic countries welcoming for all citizens.

It's worth mentioning that MAAT for Peace, Development and Human Rights is based in Egypt and has the Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.