The SCD is a joint research and cooperation Center of Al-Quds and Odimed-LD, it is the result of a pragmatic vision of human rights, whose realization, necessarily, passes through the achievement of sustainable development in respect of human dignity.
The experience and the common vision of human rights of both Al-Quds University- a historical Palestinian public University, highly present on the territory, thanks to deep actions of realization of the third university mission (business and society)- and Odimed – an Italian association of several European Universities, professional Bodies, and Institutions- has made possible to create a center for sustainable development that places the dignity of the human being at the center of its interest.
Location
The SCD is an interdepartmental Centre established at Al-Quds University, and has two locations, Palestine and Italy, which are internationally connected to accomplish the SCD mission
The head office is located in Main Campus of Al-Quds University
AbuDis, University Street – P144 Palestine
Secondary office are located in Italy at Odimed offices:
Viale Don Minzoni, 112, Giarre – 95014 – c/o
Another office are located in Italy at Odimed offices:
Bruno Buozzi, via Sistina, 57, Roma – 00187
Our Mission
The SCD is the expression of the commitment of Al Quds University and Odimed associates to renew themselves and to address the concept of an “Innovative University”.
The Center -thanks to the cooperation of Universities, Institutions, and other partners of the business world and society- aims to support human rights by realizing joint international projects aimed at sustainable development.
With this purpose, the Centre implements actions to support:
Internationalization of enterprises.
job creation.
Elimination of gender discrimination.
Elimination of the gender pay gap.
Respect for human dignity in the job place.
Minors’ protection at work.
Respect for the environment.
Our Motto
There are no human rights without economical independence, there is not development without the respect of human dignity!