Annual Report - Palestinian Center for Human Rights

o Completed forms were transferred to PCHR's Democratic Development Unit.
o They were used in reports prepared by Democratic Development Unit on the
registration of voters.
1.3) Maintaining Database of Violations of Human Rights in the OPT
1.3.1) Entering Information into a Database
A secretary enters information collated by field workers on Israeli violations of
human rights into PCHR database under the unit head's supervision. The unit’s staff
members enter information on Palestinian violations of human rights into the
database.
1.3.2) Cooperation with Other PCHR's Units
The unit continues to supply field information to other PCHR units to be used in
research and reports.
1.3.3) Monitoring Accuracy of Field Information/PCHR Database
The unit head makes continuous comparisons with field information collated by other
human rights organizations operating in these locations in order to monitor the
accuracy of PCHR’s field information, including the database.
1.3.4) Using Scanners to Save Files
In 2005, the unit started to use scanners in order to save documents and reports on
PCHR's network, making this information readily available to all PCHR staff
members.
Means of Verification
o The database is well organized and available.
o The unit uses the database to answer inquiries by other PCHR units and interested
institutions and individuals; the unit received at least 400 phone calls requiring
information.
o It has become easier to access necessary information.
o The database is used in PCHR's annual reports.
2) Strengthening Community Relations
Verifiable Indicator
Report on activities.
2.1) Meetings and Contacts with Victims of Human Rights Violations
Field workers meet with victims of human rights violations, providing them with
information about the services provided by PCHR and encouraging them to go to
PCHR’s offices to receive appropriate legal aid and assistance.
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