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Round Tables on “Role Models: Women Daring to Change”
Women’s Association for Rational Development (WARD) held two Round Tables on the topic “Role Models: Women Daring to Change”, financially supported by the US Embassy in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The round tables took place in the Baku office of British Council on the 30 and 31 October and were a part of the project of the same name. (03-NOV-07)
Eynulla Fatullayev Sentenced to 8,5 years
“Realny Azerbaijan” and “Gundalik Azerbayjan” newspapers’ Editor-in-Chief and Founder Eynulla Fatullayev is accused of threatening terrorism, inciting religious, ethnic and/or national hatred, and tax evasion. The conviction of Fatullayev by Azerbaijan’s Grave Crimes Court on the 30-th of October is a culmination of a concerted effort by the Azerbaijani authorities to silence Fatuallyev and his newspapers. (01-NOV-07)
“Do Not Harm” Approach in South Caucasus
From 15 to 25 October 2007, there was organized 3 series of training workshops “Do Not Harm” in Tbilisi for civil society organizations from Republic of Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia with full support of EED and Heks Aper institutions. The DNH was evaluated to be an important tool for conflict-sensitive programme management. (29-OCT-07)
Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights honored for outstanding achievements in promoting idea of toler
On 16 November, the Ecumenical Foundation “Tolerance” honored the HFHR 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-07)
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-07)
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-07)
Georgia’s crackdown on the media
Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili decreed a state of emergency after the violent dispersal of anti-government protests, ordering the shutdown of independent media outlets and deploying troops throughout Tblisi. Journalists have felt the heat during the recent upheaval. (9-NOV-07)
Inaugural session of the Human Rights Advisory Panel in Kosovo
After a long period of waiting, the inaugural session of the Human Rights Advisory Panel – a special body competent to consider the complaints of citizens against human rights violations by the international United Nations administration in Kosovo – will take place on 15 November 2007 in Pristina in Kosovo. Marek Antoni Nowicki, the President of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights is a member of the Panel.(13-NOV-07)
Democratic Voice of Burma awarded the 2007 Ossietzky prize
The board of Norwegian PEN has unanimously decided to award the 2007 Ossietzky prize to the Oslo-based radio station The Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB). The prize will be awarded at a ceremony at the Nobel Peace Center on Thursday 15. November, which is also the international Day of the Imprisoned Writer. (13-NOV-07)