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The Human Rights House Network leaflet is now available online
The Human Rights House Foundation distributes a leaflet which contains information on the different Houses, the concept of a Human Rights House, the aims of the Foundation etc. The leaflet is now available online.
Celebration of Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday
Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday will be celebrated on 19 June. (17 June 2002)
NHC conferences on human rights
In connection with its 25th anniversary the Norwegian Helsinki Committee will arrange two one-day conferences: “The Power of Words” – Human Rights Work in a Changing World (29 August), and “Grave abuses” – International reaction repertoire (30 August). To participate call (+47) 23 30 11 00. (6 June 2002)
New website: Norwegian P.E.N
Visit Norwegian P.E.N’s new website on http://www.norskpen.no. The website will bring you updated information on the organization’s activities, as well as background information. (3 June 2002)
Report from the Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee´s report from the Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine 31 March 2002 is now available. Despite a number of problematic issues, the election represents a positive development in democratic standards. Read the report here. (30 May 2002)
Hard times for watchdogs after 9/11
Being a human rights defender has become increasingly difficult after 11 September, according to a new UN Report. “Worrysome”, says Maria Dahle, Executive Director of the Human Rights House Foundation, in an interview with the Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen. (Norwegian language) (30 May 2002)
Report from Elections in Ukraine
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee´s report from the Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine 31 March 2002 is now available. Despite a number of problematic issues, the election represents a positive development in democratic standards. Read the report here. (30 May 2002)
Project: “Access to legal aid in Poland”
For more than a year now the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) has been carrying out a project entitled “ACCESS TO LEGAL AID.” The culmination point of the project will take place on 7-8 June on the premises of the Polish Parliament: Sejm. (28 May 2002)
Human rights education in Georgia
In the nearest future, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) will be strongly involved in human rights education in Georgia. (28 May 2002)