Human rights ‘went viral’ in 2011 thanks to social media: UN
Human rights “went viral” in 2011 thanks to the exponential growth of social media on the Internet, the UN rights commissioner said Friday.Continue Reading
UN rights chief hails use of social media
Human rights “went viral” in 2011 thanks to the exponential growth of social media on the Internet, the UN rights commissioner said Friday.Continue Reading
Defiance in the face of repression on Iran’s Student Day
By Drewery Dyke, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher
To mark Iran’s National Student Day on 7th December, a letter from imprisoned student Majid Dorri has been smuggled out of Behbehan Prison in southern Iran. In it, he says:
“16th of Azar […Continue Reading
ICC: A Need for Strengthened Support
Member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) should provide the court with the support necessary to deliver justice for the world’s worst crimes. The ICC faces a higher demand than ever following t…Continue Reading
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