Haqel: In Defense of Human Rights

Haqel (The Field) is a human rights NGO. Brings together members of two peoples and three religions working in one field. The Field is a symbol of renewal, source of income and connection to the land Founding principles - Haqel: • Brings together the secular humanistic and religious commitment to human dignity and the holiness of human life. • Combines people of faith and action knowledgeable in both religious traditions and realities on the ground. • Is obligated to safeguard the human rights of every human being by virtue of his/her humanity. • Understands human rights as defined by international law, faith traditions and morality as understood in humanistic thought. • Believes that as Muslims, Jews, Christians and secular humanists, human rights principles light our path in our efforts to live together in our small field. • Advocates gender equality not only amongst our staff, board and membership, but as a principled issue in our key projects.