● Advance knowledge: To produce, exchange, and expand scientific knowledge.
● Disseminate knowledge: To disseminate scientific findings through different forums and media.
● Advocate: To advocate for policy reform in the region.
● Advise: To provide technical support to organizations working in the fields of human rights, education, and democracy and governance.
● Train: To train scholars, professionals and practitioners in sustainable development.
● Network: To build an interdisciplinary network of academicians and practitioners active in the domains of human rights, education, and social development.

To attain region wide sustainable development based on interdisciplinary and applied research, capacity building, advocacy, and community empowerment.