Arab Penal Reform Organization
Cairo-based regional NGO advocating for legal and penal system reform across the Arab world
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The Arab Penal Reform Organization (APRO) is a Cairo-based regional non-governmental organization bringing together human rights defenders from across the Arab world. It works to reform legislative frameworks and punitive systems so they comply with the international human rights conventions signed by Arab states. The organization publishes research and joint studies with local and regional partners, and delivers training for professionals working in the criminal justice field.
Mission
To advocate for the reform of Arab penal laws and prison systems in line with internationally recognized human rights standards, and to build capacity among practitioners in the criminal justice sector.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Arab Penal Reform Organization (APRO) is an independent Arab NGO founded in 2004 in Cairo, working to reform penal legislation and punitive systems across the Arab world in line with international human rights conventions.
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArab Penal Reform Organization is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Arab Penal Reform Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt is 37/100.
Arab Penal Reform Organization is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Arab Penal Reform Organization is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Arab Penal Reform Organization is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Arab Penal Reform Organization (APRO) is a Cairo-based regional non-governmental organization bringing together human rights defenders from across the Arab world. It works to reform legislative frameworks and punitive systems so they comply with the international human rights conventions signed by Arab states. The organization publishes research and joint studies with local and regional partners, and delivers training for professionals working in the criminal justice field. Arab Penal Reform Organization is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2004.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Arab Penal Reform Organization is listed in Egypt. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Arab Penal Reform Organization is listed in Egypt. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2004
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Arab Penal Reform Organization
- What is Arab Penal Reform Organization?
- Arab Penal Reform Organization is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Arab Penal Reform Organization (APRO) is a Cairo-based regional non-governmental organization bringing together human rights defenders from across the Arab world. It works to reform legislative frameworks and punitive systems so they comply with the international human rights conventions signed by Arab states. The organization publishes research and joint studies with local and regional partners, and delivers training for professionals working in the criminal justice field.
- When was Arab Penal Reform Organization founded?
- Arab Penal Reform Organization was founded in 2004.
- Where is Arab Penal Reform Organization located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Arab Penal Reform Organization trustworthy?
- Arab Penal Reform Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Arab Penal Reform Organization's website?
- http://www.aproarab.org/
- Are donations to Arab Penal Reform Organization tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.