Since its establishment, the International Congress SHIELD for the Protection of Citizens’ Rights and Freedoms, under the leadership of its founder and current president, Dr. Saleh Muhamed Daher, has led a remarkable journey centered on safeguarding human dignity and promoting the values of freedom and peace.
The organization was born out of a firm belief that protecting the fundamental rights of individuals is the cornerstone of sustainable global security. At its core lies the unwavering defense of human beings—wherever they may be—and resistance against all threats to their freedom and rights, in line with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a commitment to justice, development, and international peace.
Charitable Activities for Vulnerable Groups: Community Support and Human Development
In pursuit of its noble humanitarian mission, International Congress SHIELD places great emphasis on organizing charitable initiatives for the poor, orphans, and people with disabilities, offering them ongoing support.
These efforts are a fundamental pillar of the organization’s work, helping spark creativity in children, develop their personal and social skills, build their self-confidence, and improve their ability to interact positively with their surroundings.
Youth, Sports, and Humanitarian Activities: Empowering Promising Generations
The organization’s efforts include innovative programs targeted at youth, through organizing sports and humanitarian events, intellectual and cultural exhibitions—most notably the Global Soil Exhibition—as well as training and educational workshops aimed at empowering youth and expanding their roles in society.
Through these initiatives, SHIELD encourages youth engagement in sustainable development projects, climate action, and efforts to combat poverty and hunger. The organization also seeks to raise youth awareness of international law and human justice, while promoting a culture of peace and protecting civilians—especially children—from the impact of armed conflict and serious violations.
Participation in International Conferences: A Humanitarian Voice on Global Platforms
SHIELD plays an active role in international conferences and forums on crucial humanitarian issues, with a focus on:
- Ending colonialism and granting full independence to colonized peoples.
- Supporting the right of peoples to self-determination, foremost among them the Palestinian people’s right of return.
- Promoting solidarity and unity to preserve human dignity and defend public freedoms.
- Opposing all forms of war and conflict, and calling for the end of sectarian and ethnic violence.
- Advocating for the rights of refugees, migrants, internally displaced persons, and stateless individuals around the world.
Focus on Development, Climate Change, and Education: Toward More Aware and Sustainable Societies
SHIELD places comprehensive development at the top of its agenda, including:
- Combating climate change and halting environmental crimes that threaten the planet.
- Preventing infectious diseases and promoting public health.
- Prioritizing education, especially in rural and impoverished areas.
- Spreading a culture of peace through dialogue as a tool to end conflicts and reject all forms of racism and discrimination.
- Monitoring human rights violations and defending freedom of thought and expression within a framework of mutual respect and truth.
Women Empowerment and Economic Justice: For More Inclusive and Equitable Societies
Among SHIELD’s top priorities:
- Eradicating violence against women, especially female human rights defenders, as a vital step toward achieving justice and equality.
- Ensuring fair treatment of women in agricultural and food systems, which helps reduce global hunger and strengthen the world economy.
- Promoting human development in all its dimensions: economic, cultural, commercial, and tourism-related, to build sustainable and prosperous environments.
