Human rights trends - 2007
HRH Network meeting in Nairobi calls for action for democracy in Burma
"We, the delegates attending the annual meeting for the Human Rights House Network, express our concern regarding the situation in Burma (Republic of the Union of Myanmar). We urge the international community, with emphasis on the role of the EU, UNSC and ASEAN, to work to prevent Burma´s situation from returning to status quo". Thus began a statement that was signed by all delegates to the HRH network meeting in Nairobi last week. To read the full statement, see below. 19 Nov 2007 »
Helsinki Foundation in Poland honoured for promoting tolerance
On 16 November, the Ecumenical Foundation “Tolerance” honored the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights for “outstanding achievements in promoting idea of tolerance” by awarding it a diploma and the “Deserved for Tolerance” medal. The awarding ceremony takes place each year during the International Tolerance Day set by UNESCO. 19 Nov 2007 »
HRH N conference concerned over HR situation in East and Horn of Africa
The more than 100 delegates to the ´Civil Society at a Crossroads: Sustaining human rights organisations in the East and Horn of Africa´ conference that closed today, unanimously adopted a statement expressing deep concern over the human rightssituation in the region. In addition to addressing the security and working conditions of human rights defenders, the statement also made country-specific demands on Republic of Somalia, Republic of the Sudan Republic of Uganda, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, State of Eritrea and Republic of Kenya. 13 Nov 2007 »
Yet another journalist arrested in Azerbaijan
On 10 November 2007, the editor in chief of Azadlig newspaper Ganimat Zahidov, right, was arrested, being formally charged with committing hooliganism and inflicting minor bodily harm. Thus, the father of four young children and the uncle of five children of his imprisoned brother, Sakit Zahidov from the “Azadlig” Newspaper, Zahidov can be imprisoned for a minimum of 3 years. 13 Nov 2007 »
Critical situation for the Human Rights House in Moscow
Members of Human Rights House Network express its deep concern in regard to the situation of the Russian Research Centre for Human Rights (RRCHR), which has recently received a letter from the Moscow Property Department. The letter informs the RRCHR of the necessity to leave its current office (Moscow, Luchnikov Lane, 4, doorway 3) by 31st of December 2007. Read the statement below. 13 Nov 2007 »
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