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Joint statement by FIDH and Human Rights Center “Viasna” (in brief)

On 10 December the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) and the Human Rights Center “Viasna” issued a joint statement on the human rights situation in the Republic of Belarus.

Published: December 12, 2008

In this document, the twor organizations state that Belarus fails to stand up to its international obligations in the field of human rights. Being one of the founders of the United Nations Organization and one of the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Belarus ignores its responsibilities.

FIDH and Viasna are urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to adhere to its international human rights obligations. The full text of the statement (in Belarusian) is available here.

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