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HRH addresses Azerbaijan’s human rights record
The Human Rights House Foundation of Oslo, Norway, has observed the developments in the Republic of Azerbaijan after the disputed October elections, and urgently calls upon the Baku government to halt its persecution of opposition politicians, media representatives and human rights defenders. Click here to read HRH’s letter to the Prime Minister . (25-OCT-03)
President of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights dies
Marek Nowicki, who died of cancer on Oct. 10th, was a founding member of the then underground Helsinki Committee in Poland. Following the collapse of communism, Nowicki was elected president of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights. Today, thanks to his dedication, the Helsinki Foundation is one of the most experienced and professional NGOs in Europe. (15-OCT-03)
Sutyagins Case: Jury selection will begin on November 3rd
On September 29th, Judge Petr Shtunder of the Moscow City Court granted Igor Sutyagin’s motion for a jury trial. The jury selection will begin on November 3, 2003. This is the first time a treason case in the Russian Federation will be considered by a jury. Igor Sutyagin, a researcher from the U.S. and Canada Institute, accused by the Russian Security Service, FSB, of treason. Sutyagin denies any wrongdoing. (03-OCT-03)
The Rafto Prize 2003
The Professor Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for 2003 is awarded to the Eritrean human rights activist Paulos Tesfagiorgis. For more than 20 years, Paulos has worked for the empowerment of the people of State of Eritrea, the creation of opportunities for genuine democratic participation, and the widening of space for human rights. (26-SEPT-03)
The Rafto Prize 2003
The Professor Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for 2003 is awarded to Paulos Tesfagiorgis of Eritrea. For more than 20 years, Paulos has worked for the empowerment of his people, the creation of opportunities for genuine democratic participation, and the widening of space for human rights. (26-SEP-03)
HRH protests the closing of the Human Rights Centre “Viasna”
Belarusian civil society is experiencing a dramatic narrowing of the country´s official, legal and public space. Recent events show that this development particularly affects the free media and human rights organisations. Maria Dahle, executive director of the HRH Foundation has written a letter of protest to President Aleksandr Lukashenko. (21-SEP-03)
Health and Human Rights Info launched
Health and Human Rights Info – an internet database – is now available at http://www.hhri.org. The aim of the base is to make information on health and human rights accessible to health workers. (15-SEP-03)
The Kenya Human Rights House brought closer to reality
Years of work for the establishment of a Human Rights House in Nairobi seems about to be paying off. Since last year´s elections, three committed donors have come forward. While others are pending, a piece of land may also be donated. (22-AUG-03)
A Further Step Towards the Establishment of a Human Rights House in Minsk
Continued harassment of human rights NGOs in the Republic of Belarus confirms the need for a Human Rights House to be established as soon as possible. In June, the Belarusian Human Rights House Association was founded to that effect. (22-AUG-03)