Call for respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and residents of the European world; defend any individual whose human rights are subjected to violations which are contrary to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention of Human Rights, International Covenant on economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; endeavour, regardless of political considerations, to obtain release of detained or imprisoned persons, and seak relief and assistance for personswhose freedom is restricted in any way or who are subject to coercion of any kind because of their beliefs and political convictions, or for reason of race, sex, colour or language; protest in cases where a fair trial is not guaranteed; provide legal assistance where necessary and possible; call for improvements in conditions of prisoners of conscience; work for amnesty of persons sentenced for political reasons.