About COCAP

Introduction:

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP) is a national network of peace and human rights non-governmental organizations in Nepal. It started as a loose, informal forum in June 2001 and was registered with the government of Nepal as a nonprofit and non-political network in December 2002. Currently, COCAP has 44 member organizations. It has a secretariat in each of the five regional headquarters. It has a large number of volunteers who actively involve themselves in the various aspects of its works.

COCAP aims to provide a common space for its members, volunteers and friends to collectively engage in the pursuit of peace, human rights and justice in Nepal. It organizes national/regional level campaigns and programs on the issues of conflict transformation and peace building, transitional justice and social security/protection in coordination with its member organizations and other like-minded organizations.

Vision:
COCAP envisions a peaceful Nepal that is socially just, democratic and inclusive.
Mission:
The mission of COCAP is to contribute to the promotion of human rights, peace and democracy in Nepal in collaboration with socially committed and transparent civil society actors from across the country.
Goal:
Contribute to the peace process in Nepal by promoting social security system, strengthening democratic practices and developing culture of human rights.
Objectives:

  • To strengthen the institutional capacity of COCAP and its member organizations.
  • To contribute to the ongoing peace process in Nepal by initiating broad-based campaigns, discussions and dialogues on issues such as social security, peace, human rights and transitional justice.
  • To strengthen networks for peace advocacy by creating a platform for professionals, youths, women and marginalized groups for learning, sharing and initiating joint peace building work.
  • To strengthen the capacity of COCAP volunteers through providing various training and networking opportunities, and contribute to promoting a culture of volunteerism among Nepali civil society organizations.

Core Values:

  • Volunteerism
  • Inclusiveness
  • Transparency
  • Collective action

Working Issues:

  • Conflict transformation and peace building
  • Transitional justice
  • Social security/protection
  • Strengthening institutional capacity of COCAP,
  • member organizations and volunteers

Organizational Structure:

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