On Faith, Indonesia Still Unenlightened
This year, Indonesia has had many reasons to pat itself on the back. In May, it was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council and hosted a successful Asean summit as the bloc’s chair. In both forums, the nation boasted of its human rights reco…Continue Reading
UN rights chief describes ‘utter devastation’ in Abyei
The UN deputy chief for human rights said Monday that the “utter devastation” she witnessed during a visit to Abyei served as a warning of the possible future of Sudan’s stricken border area.Continue Reading
UN rights chief describes ‘utter devastation’ in Abyei
The UN deputy chief for human rights said Monday that the “utter devastation” she witnessed during a visit to Abyei served as a warning of the possible future of Sudan’s stricken border area.Continue Reading
Libya’s Qaddafi charged with war crimes: a help or hindrance to NATO?
International human rights advocates are hailing the International Criminal Court’s indictment Monday of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi on charges of crimes against humanity. But the order for Colonel Qaddafi’s arrest is not likely to alter the stal…Continue Reading
Libya’s Qaddafi charged with war crimes: a help or hindrance to NATO?
International human rights advocates are hailing the International Criminal Court’s indictment Monday of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi on charges of crimes against humanity. But the order for Colonel Qaddafi’s arrest is not likely to alter the stal…Continue Reading
‘The Art of the Possible,’ Human Rights, and Sustainable Investing
By Erika KarpTwo important milestones for progress towards human rights and social justice occurred in recent days. So it seems a good time for the global investment community to stand up and take notice of this in the context of “sustainable investin…Continue Reading
Libya: Q & A on the Arrest Warrants for Gaddafi, Cohorts
On June 27, 2011, the International Criminal Court (ICC) judges granted warrants for the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, his son Seif al-Islam, and Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdullah Sanussi. They are wanted o…Continue Reading
Clinton hails NY legalization of gay marriage
The state of New York’s legalization of same-sex marriage marks a historic human rights victory that will give much-needed credibility and visibility to the international movement for equality for gays and lesbians, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Cl…Continue Reading
Germany says it will talk trade as well as human rights with China’s Wen Jiabao
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel for dinner Monday night as part of his three-stop European tour, and he is likely to get a warm welcome.Continue Reading
Germany says it will talk trade as well as human rights with China’s Wen Jiabao
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel for dinner Monday night as part of his three-stop European tour, and he is likely to get a warm welcome.Continue Reading
Clinton hails NY legalization of gay marriage
New York’s legalization of same-sex marriage marks a historic human rights victory that will give much-needed credibility and visibility to the international movement for equality for gays and lesbians, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Mo…Continue Reading
China, Britain boost trade ties
China’s Wen Jiabao and Britain’s David Cameron unveiled trade deals worth £1.4 billion at a summit Monday, but their efforts to boost closer bilateral ties were undermined by differences on Libya and human rights.Continue Reading
Mary Wareham Delivers Statement on Retention of Cluster Munitions
Mary Wareham, Senior Advisor for the Arms Division of Human Rights Watch, delivered a statement on the retention of cluster munitions at the Intersessional Standing Committee meeting for the Convention on Cluster …Continue Reading
China Deals ‘Must Not Cost Human Rights’
Economic growth and prosperity have lifted millions of people out of poverty since China reformed its economy four decades ago.A peaceful, stable, and prosperous China is in the interest of the world. …Continue Reading