Letters of Concern from Human Rights House in Oslo
A common statement on Human Rights in Azerbaijan
In spite of being a member of the Council of Europe for almost ten years the lack of democracy, a fair judicial system, free media and a free civil society is imminent. Several national and international human rights organizations draw the attention to the serious human rights violations taking place in Azerbaijan. 28 Jan 2010 »
Norwegian Human Rights House -stop harassment against Shirin Ebadi
Members of the Norwegian Human Rights House urge the Iranian authorities to respect the dignity and work of the human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize winner 2003, Shirin Ebadi. We ask the authorities to return the confiscated award and put an end to all kind of repression against the highly respected human rights defender and her relatives. 10 Dec 2009 »
Concerns with pressure on Georgian media
Norwegian PEN, the Human Rights House Foundation and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee are alarmed by the information that representatives of Special Operative Department (SOD) of Adjara region within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia have attempted to exert pressure and blackmail Tedo Jorbenadze, head of the investigative reporting team of the “Batumelebi” Newspaper. We call upon the Georgian authorities to promptly investigate both this and previous incidents of pressure on “Batumelebi” and to take all appropriate measures to ensure a safe and enabling environment for all journalists in Georgia. 02 Dec 2009 »
Regrets about Svetsik's case
The Human Rights House Foundation and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee deeply regret the Supreme Court of Belarus' ruling to uphold the decision of Vitebsk oblast court against human rights defender Leonid Svetsik. 23 Oct 2009 »
Armenian authorities must investigate clashes between police and demonstrators
The use of lethal force against peaceful demonstrators by the Armenian police causes deep concern. 12 Mar 2008 »
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