SCORP Rights and Peace

SCORP

Rights & Peace

SCORP

Standing Committee On Rights and Peace

Advocating for human rights, promoting peace, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all communities across Tanzania and beyond.

About SCORP

The Standing Committee On Rights and Peace (SCORP) is dedicated to promoting human rights, fostering peace, and ensuring that healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. We work at the intersection of healthcare and human rights, addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for social justice.

SCORP recognizes that health is a fundamental human right and that sustainable peace is essential for healthy communities. Our work encompasses refugee health, conflict resolution, social inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination in healthcare settings. We strive to create a world where every individual has equal opportunity to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Our Focus Areas

Refugee & Migrant Health

  • Healthcare access for displaced populations
  • Psychosocial support for trauma survivors
  • Integration programs for refugee communities
  • Cultural competency training for healthcare providers

Health Equity & Justice

  • Eliminating healthcare disparities
  • Anti-discrimination advocacy in health settings
  • Universal health coverage promotion
  • Healthcare rights education and awareness

Peace Building & Conflict Resolution

  • Community dialogue and mediation programs
  • Interfaith and intercultural health initiatives
  • Peaceful coexistence education
  • Conflict-sensitive healthcare delivery

Vulnerable Populations Support

  • Disability rights and accessibility advocacy
  • Elderly care and age-friendly health systems
  • Children's rights and protection programs

Current Programs & Initiatives

Refugee Health Support

Comprehensive healthcare program for refugees and internally displaced persons, providing medical care, mental health support, and health education.

Launch: 2022 Refugees Served: 2,500+

Health Equity Advocacy

Policy advocacy and community mobilization program working to eliminate healthcare disparities and promote equitable access to quality health services.

Launch: 2023 Policies Influenced: 5+

Peace & Healing Initiative

Community-based program promoting peace, reconciliation, and healing through healthcare interventions and dialogue facilitation.

Launch: 2024 Communities: 15+

SCORP Plenary Session - GA 2025

Session Details

Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Committee Room D
Facilitator: SCORP Chairperson

Session Agenda

  • • Welcome and committee introductions (15 mins)
  • • Annual impact report presentation (30 mins)
  • • Rights advocacy achievements review (25 mins)
  • • Strategic vision 2025-2027 development (30 mins)
  • • Leadership nominations and elections (15 mins)
  • • Commitment statements and closure (5 mins)

Strategic Focus Areas

  • • Refugee health system strengthening
  • • Healthcare discrimination elimination
  • • Peace-building through health diplomacy
  • • Vulnerable population advocacy strategies
  • • International collaboration frameworks
  • • Human rights monitoring mechanisms

Success Stories

Refugee Health Success

Refugee Health Clinic

Nyarugusu Camp, Tanzania

"Through SCORP's refugee health program, our community now has access to quality healthcare services. The mental health support has been particularly transformative, helping trauma survivors rebuild their lives with dignity."

- Community Health Worker

Peace Initiative

Peace & Healing Project

Multi-ethnic Community

"The peace-building dialogues organized by SCORP have helped our divided community come together around health issues. We now work collaboratively to address common health challenges, setting aside our differences."

- Local Community Leader

2,500+
Refugees Supported
15
Peace Dialogues
5
Policy Changes
100+
Advocates Trained

Our Guiding Principles

Universal Access

Healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances.

Equity & Non-Discrimination

Ensuring fair treatment and eliminating all forms of discrimination in healthcare delivery and access.

Dignity & Respect

Treating every individual with dignity and respect, honoring their autonomy and cultural values.

Protection of Vulnerable

Special attention and protection for vulnerable populations including refugees, minorities, and marginalized communities.

Accountability & Transparency

Promoting transparency in healthcare governance and holding systems accountable for human rights obligations.

Participation & Empowerment

Ensuring meaningful participation of communities in health decisions that affect their lives.

Get Involved with SCORP

Advocate for Rights

Join our advocacy campaigns to promote health equity and human rights in healthcare.

Support Refugees

Volunteer in our refugee health programs and help provide care to displaced populations.

Build Peace

Participate in peace-building initiatives that use health as a bridge to unity and reconciliation.