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EU: Turn Rights Promises Into Actions

June 25th, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

With the adoption on June 25, 2012, of a comprehensive human rights package, European Union (EU) foreign ministers made a powerful pledge to prioritize human rights in EU policy at home and abroad. Now EU institutions and all 27 member states will have to exercise a firm, coherent, and uniform approach to human rights abuses worldwide, in a transparent and accountable manner.

(Brussels) – With the adoption on June 25, 2012, of a comprehensive human rights package, European Union (EU) foreign ministers made a powerful pledge to prioritize human rights in EU policy at home and abroad.

Posted in EU human rights package; strategic framework on human rights and democracy; EU Action Plan, Europe/Central Asia, European Union Foreign Policy, Foreign, Press release | Comments Closed

Russia: Putin’s Visit to Germany, France Needs Rights Focus

May 31st, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The leaders of France and Germany should urge President Vladimir Putin of Russia to mark the beginning of his third presidential term by making human rights a priority, both at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today. Putin will make brief visits to Berlin and Paris to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Francois Hollande, the new president of France, on June 1, 2012.

(Berlin) – The leaders of France and Germany should urge President Vladimir Putin of Russia to mark the beginning of his third presidential term by making human rights a priority, both at home and abroad, Human Ri

Posted in Europe/Central Asia, European Union Foreign Policy, Foreign, France, Germany, Middle East/N. Africa, Paris, Press release, Russia, Syria | Comments Closed

Kazakhstan/Germany: Make Rights Key to Good Relations

February 6th, 2012 | Author: Human Rights Watch

German Chancellor Angela Merkel should raise urgent human rights concerns with the Kazakhstan government during talks with President Nursultan Nazarbaev on February 8, 2012.

(Berlin) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel should raise urgent human rights concerns with the Kazakhstan government during talks with President Nursultan Nazarbaev on February 8, 2012, Human Rights Watch said today.

Posted in Europe/Central Asia, Foreign, Germany, Kazakhstan, Labor Rights, Press release | Comments Closed

Germany/Saudi Arabia: Don’t Sell Out on Human Rights

July 8th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has a dismal human rights record and has deployed forces to Bahrain to help suppress pro-democracy protests there.

(Berlin) – Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi Arabia has a dismal human rights record and has deployed forces to Bahrain to help suppress pro-democracy protests there.

Posted in Arms, Europe/Central Asia, Foreign, Free Expression, Germany, Human Rights Defenders, Media, Middle East Uprising, Middle East/N. Africa, Other, Press release, Racism and Discrimination, Saudi Arabia, Women in State Custody, Women's Rights | Comments Closed