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WHDC: Belarus’ Human Rights Crisis
On 2 October 2024, Human Rights House Foundation hosted a side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference highlighting the human rights situation in Belarus.
WHDC: Human rights crisis in Azerbaijan
On 2 October 2024, Human Rights House Foundation issued a statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, highlighting the intensified crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan over the last year, nothing the case of Anar Mammadli as emblematic of the situation.
HRC57: Reprisals against human rights defenders
On 27 September 2024, Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) addressed the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, calling for the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan and Belarus, detained in retaliation for their human rights work. HRHF also highlighted its designation as an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian Federation as a reprisal for its UN-focused advocacy.
HRC57: INGOs call on states to ensure full cooperation with the International Criminal Court
On 24 September 2024, the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute delivered a joint statement at HRC57 on behalf of INGOs including Human Rights House Foundation. In its statement, the INGOs condemned widespread violations of human rights and international law in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and called for all States to ensure full cooperation with the International Criminal Court.
Escalating Crackdown on Critics and Persistent Human Rights Violations in Azerbaijan
Human Rights House Foundation and other international civil society organisations urge the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to take decisive action in response to the ongoing repression in Azerbaijan.
HRC57: Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation
On 25 September 2024, Human Rights House Foundation hosted “Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation”, a civil society side event at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
HRC57: The work of the Special Rapporteur on Russia is more needed than ever
On 24 September 2024, Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) addressed the 57th UN Human Rights Council session, highlighting Russia’s ongoing assault on civil society and minority groups including the LGBT community and Indigenous groups, as reported by the UN Special Rapporteur. HRHF emphasised that the Special Rapporteur’s work is more needed than ever and urged the mandate’s renewal.
HRC57: The situation for Ukrainian civilian detainees and prisoners held by the Russian Federation
On 24 September 2024, Human Rights House Foundation delivered a statement at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, highlighting the situation for Ukrainians held by the Russian Federation such as civilian detainees, including children, and prisoners of war.
HRC57: The human rights situation in Belarus
On 23 September 2024, Human Rights House Foundation delivered a statement at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council providing an overview of the human rights situation in Belarus and highlighting the important impact of the Council’s Belarus-focused mandates.