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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)
HRH Initiates Discussions with Human Rights Organisations in Azerbaijan
Discussions have begun over a possible future Human Rights House in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan. (22-AUG-03)
Reconciliation prize to Enver Djuliman of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee
The prize is awarded by “Travel for peace”, and is to be awarded each year to persons or organizations that work actively for reconciliation. Mr. Djuliman receives the prize for his good work for refugees in Norway and the Norwegian society in general, as well as for his contribution to reconciliation processes in ex-Yugoslavia.
(4-AUG-03)
Enver Djuliman from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee receives Blanche Majors Reconciliation Prize
The prize is awarded by “Travel for peace”, and is to be awarded each year to persons or organizations that work actively for reconciliation. Mr. Djuliman receives the prize for his good work for refugees in Norway and the Norwegian society in general, as well as for his contribution to reconciliation processes in ex-Yugoslavia.
(04 August 2003)
The loss of Tomasz Wacko
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee is grieving the tragic death of Tomasz Wacko. (11 June, 2003)