About us

Sine Qua Non (SQN) builds capacities in human rights and peace.

Sine Qua Non, a not-for-profit association, was created in 2018 to advocate for human rights and peace. We seek social transformation by building a partnership-based platform and performing know-how sharing.

Human rights are the sine qua non-condition and the basis for a free and just life. SQN is an innovative, project-oriented collaborative platform to promote and secure human rights, peace, and sustainable development. We continue to grow daily as we consolidate the experience acquired since its inception.

Vision

We believe in a free, critical, gender-sensitive, and committed citizenship, living in a peaceful and sustainable world where human rights are accessible and secured to all.

Mission

We build capacities in human rights through the three pillars of our mission:

  •  We empower civil society organisations and other stakeholders to expand their work globally contributing to multilateral and international organisations’ systems.
  • We raise awareness of human rights violations and seek justice through international litigation and advocacy work.
  • We build a network of experts and share knowledge on conflict transformation, negotiation, and peace-building processes

Values

We are guided by the principles of equality, peace, integrity, accuracy, and transparency.

    Association Statutes

    Our people

    Committee

    • Jordi Serra – President
    • Maria Balasch – Secretary
    • Noemi Kohler – Treasurer

    Human Rights Team

    • Gonzalo Bonnín – Law
    • Àngels Espachs – Law
    • Marta Lucas – Communications
    • Ariadna Roig – Psychology and Innovation
    • Marta Rovira – Law and Political Science
    • Clara Serra – Law
    • Teresa Vallverdú – Narratives and Communication

    A word of thanks

    We thank Maria Busquets & Andy Carl for their contribution to strengthening capacities for Peace and Human Rights.