Kenya: Prosecute Perpetrators of Post-Election Violence
Four years after the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the Kenyan police and judicial system have failed to adequately investigate and prosecute crimes and to ensure justice for victims. While the International Cr…Continue Reading
Germany: Police Training Key to Curbing Hate Violence
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German law enforcement authorities need better training to effectively identify, investigate, and prosecute racist, homophobic, and other hate violence.
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Human Rights commission orders raps vs guv
THE Commission on Human Rights-Cordillera is recommending the filing of grave coercion and civil damages suit against Kalinga Governor Jocel Baac.Baac allegedly barged into the state-run radio station DZRK in Tabuk City, Kalinga, on June 7 and hit broa…Continue Reading
Human Rights Organizations Call for Action on North Korea on International Human Rights Day
Over 40 human rights organisations from around the world, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Freedom House, and Christian Solidarity Worldwid…Continue Reading
Media Invitation: Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Netherlands Embassy Launch Partnership to Work Together on …
OTTAWA, ONTARIO– – Canada and the Netherlands are leaders when it comes to promoting and defending human rights both at home and abroad. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Netherlands Embassy …Continue Reading
China: Intransigence on Rights Cases Requires New Approach
The Chinese government’s increasing intransigence on high-profile human rights cases requires governments to make progress on such cases a benchmark for closer relations and high-level visits.
Gay rights activists at UN: No more bullying
Activists called on governments around the world to end homophobic bullying and violence, saying Thursday that gay rights are human rights that must be respected by all.Continue Reading
Kofi Annan: Despite flaws, UN Human Rights Council can bring progress
Five years ago, the United Nations replaced the much-maligned Commission on Human Rights with the Human Rights Council, a historic move that I hoped would mark a new era for the UN’s work in safeguarding the rights of millions of people around the wo…Continue Reading
Kim Pate Receives the 2011 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award
OTTAWA, ONTARIO– – Today, Mr. Howard Sapers, Correctional Investigator of Canada, announced that Ms. Kim Pate, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies , will receive …Continue Reading
Yemen child marriages targeted by rights group
Human Rights Watch is urging Yemen to set 18 as the minimum age for marriage to improve girls’ opportunities for education and protect their human rights.Continue Reading
Suaram: 4 out of 10 for Najib on human rights
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The government has been fiercely criticised for violating human rights in its crackdown on several civil society movements this year.Continue Reading
Yemen: Child Marriage Spurs Abuse of Girls and Women
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Widespread child marriage jeopardizes Yemeni girls’ access to education, harms their health, and keeps them second-class citizens.
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Obama, Clinton to world: Stop gay discrimination
The Obama administration’s declaration that it plans to use foreign assistance, international diplomacy and political asylum to promote gay rights abroad is a momentous step that could dangerously backfire if not pursued with delicacy and an appreciati…Continue Reading
Angola: End Violence Against Peaceful Protests
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The Angolan government should end its use of unnecessary force, including by plainclothes agents, against peaceful anti-government protests
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Refugees tell of bombing in Sudan’s Blue Nile State: Part 2
By Donatella Rovera, Amnesty International’s Crisis Researcher & Khairunissa Dhala, Amnesty International’s Campaigner for Sudan & South Sudan
The Sudanese government is keeping Blue Nile State closed off to human rights NGOs and…Continue Reading