Its general Assembly is held every three years, while the Board of Trustees meets annually, and consists of 25 members.

Among the organization's founders were Egypt politician Mohammad Fayek and sociologist Saad Eddin Ibrahim.

The organization aims to "call for respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and residents of the Arab world; defends any individual whose human rights are subjected to violations which are contrary to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 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 seek relief and assistance for persons whose freedom is restricted in any way or who are subject to coercion of any kind because of their beliefs and political convictions, or for reasons 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.

[3] The AOHR carries out field missions in an effort to release political prisoners, in some cases as an observer and in others as a member of the defence panel.

[3] AOHR maintains a consultative position at the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is also an observer in the Arab League and the African Union.

[5] The report claims the PA law enforcement raided universities, hospitals and houses in order to arrest people wanted for protesting against the Israeli occupation.

Which the AOHR sees as risking stability and peace in the region, due to ongoing tension between the groups.

Called for joint action in investigating this, and has commented on British Officials failure in stopping this crime while it was happening.