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Right to Know Day 2009: a global snapshot
The right to know has changed lives. Members of the public have become re-engaged in democracy, with new tools to question unworkable policies, unveil hidden statistics, and uncover corrupt practices. ARTICLE 19 suggests a review of legislative updates since the last 28 September.
Anna Politkovskaya Memorial Service
On 7 October 2006, Russian journalist, author and human rights defender Anna Politkovskaya was found shot dead in an elevator in her Moscow apartment building. Three years later, no-one has been brought to justice for her brutal murder.
Anna Politkovskaya Award Ceremony
On the eve of the anniversary of Anna’s murder, RAW in WAR honours her memory and the work of other women like her in the world, by presenting the annual Anna Politkovskaya Award to a courageous human rights defender from Iran.
Day of Imprisoned Writer, St Bride’s Service
To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, the Writers in Prison Committee will be holding our annual service at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street.
Imagine a City Called Berlin
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, English PEN hosts a special screening of a classic documentary written and presented by Michael Frayn.
Hassan Blasim and David Constantine
Hassan Blasim is a poet, filmmaker and refugee of the Iraq War. His debut short story collection, The Madman of Freedom Square, is a dark excursion into the chaos of contemporary Baghdad, an allegorical snapshot of recent Iraqi history and a rare critique of the refugee experience in Europe.
The PEN/Pinter Prize
The PEN/Pinter prize will be awarded annually to a British writer of outstanding literary merit whose work encapsulates the principles of freedom and truth that Harold Pinter upheld throughout his writing career.
Search of premises in criminal proceedings
On 2 September 2009 Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights directed a letter to the Ministry of Justice concerning the compatibility of search of premises in criminal proceedings with European Convention of Human Rights. The doubts concerning compliance this regulation with the Convention rose as a consequence of judgement Rachwalski and Ferenc v. Republic of Poland (application no. 47709/99).
Turkmenistan pressed to open doors for human rights
A number of highly respected international rights organisations backed the Norwegian Helsinki Committee on Turkmenistan. A letter to Western governments and multinational companies, promoting greater consideration of HR when interacting with official Ashgabad, was presented on 29 September at the OSCE Human Dimensions Implementation Meeting (HDIM) in Warsaw.
Monitoring Report on Developments in Belarus: March – September 2009
This report is the third of a series designed to inform policymakers and other interested parties about developments in the Republic of Belarus during the ongoing Dialogue Process with the EU. The Dialogue Period is an opportunity to bring Belarus’ legislation and respect for human rights and freedoms back in line with European and international standards and practices.
Rafto Prize ceremony
The Rafto Laureate will receive the award during the official ceremony. Artists will perform in honour of the Laureate. Torchlight procession takes place after the ceremony.
Rafto Symposium 2009 Azerbaijan’s brave voices: The role of critical journalism in an oil rich state
The Rafto Symposium 2009 wishes to focus on the role, challenges and responsibilities of the press under oppressive regimes.