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Course for activists from the former Soviet Union
In Warszawa, 48 persons from the former Soviet Union take part in the first session of the International Advanced Course in Human Rights. The course will last until January 2003. (11 March 2002)
Hundreds of Poles demonstrated for Tibet
Some 400 people gathered outside the Chinese embassy in Warsaw to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation. The demonstration was organised by the Polish Tibetan Friendship Association. (10 March 2002)
Hundreds of Poles demonstrated for Tibet
Some 400 people gathered outside the Chinese embassy in Warsaw to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation. The demonstration was organised by the Polish Tibetan Friendship Association. (10 March 2002)
What Norway should do on human rights
Norwegian NGO’s have made recommendations to their government regarding human rights and Norways foreign policy. The organisations have focused on 19 countries as well as 19 different topics. The increase of human rights violations after 11 September is of particular concern. (7 March 2002)
What Norway should do on human rights
Norwegian NGO’s have made recommendations to their government regarding human rights and Norways foreign policy. The organisations have focused on 19 countries as well as 19 different topics. The increase of human rights violations after 11 September is of particular concern. (7 March 2002)
Truth and reconciliation
A project on truth as a vehicle to reconciliation and confidence has been initiated by several human rights organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (5 March, 2002)
NGO's prepare for October elections
In front of the upcoming elections in October 2002, activists join forces to strengthen democracy in Bosnia. (5 March 2002)
NGO's prepare for October elections
In front of the upcoming elections in October 2002, activists join forces to strengthen democracy in Bosnia. (5 March 2002)
46 persons at Winter school
46 persons from 13 countries attended the lectures of HFHR’s ”Winter School” that took place on 23 February-3 March in Warsaw-Miedzeszyn. Read more (2 March 2002)
Letter to Lukashenka
On 1 March, the Polish Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) sent a letter to President Alexander Lukashenka of the Republic of Belarus. (2 March 2002)
New organizations
The Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly Sarajevo and NGO Information and Support Center have left their offices at the Human Rights House of Sarajevo due to financial problems. Two new organizations have moved in: The women’s organization “Zene zenama” and Association of Citizens “Youth Against AIDS.” (February, 2002)
Centre of the Baltic Sea States Seminar
February 7th the Egil Rafto Human Rights House will host a CBSS Seminar on Combating Contemporary Manifestations of Racism, Racial Discrimination and Xenophobia. (February, 2002)