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USA´s ambassador for war crimes has suggested that people who committed war crimes during the Saddam Hussein era be tried in Iraqi courts. In a letter to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Norwegian Helsinki Committee argues that these courts will not be independent and impartial, and that Norway and other countries should strive to establish an international tribunal for Iraqi war crimes. (30 April, 2003)

An exhibition of Nicolaza Hernandez’ photographs from ancient South American cultures will be held in the Egil Rafto Human Rights House in the period 5-16 May. At the opening of the exhibition on 5 May you may also listen to a lecture on the rights of indigenous people. (30 April, 2003)

In December 2002 the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) organized an international human rights film festival. Now, films from the repertoire of this festival are making their way around Republic of Poland in a travelling film festival which has been most successful. (23-APR-03)
 

A new report from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee describes the human rights development in FYR Macedonia since 2001, when a treaty was signed to strengthen the rights of the Albanian minority and contribute to the modernization of the country. (23-APR-03)
 

In December 2002 the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) organized an international human rights film festival. Now, films from the repertoire of this festival are making their way around Republic of Poland in a travelling film festival which has been most successful. (23 April, 2003)
 

A new report from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee describes the human rights development in FYR Macedonia since 2001, when a treaty was signed to strengthen the rights of the Albanian minority and contribute to the modernization of the country. (23 April, 2003)

The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) organized a seminar entitled ”Human Rights in the United Europe” from 11-13 April. More than 40 graduates from HFHR’s Human Rights School learned about EU institutions and human rights issues related to the EU.  (17-APR-03)
 

The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) organized a seminar entitled ”Human Rights in the United Europe” from 11-13 April. More than 40 graduates from HFHR’s Human Rights School learned about EU institutions and human rights issues related to the EU.  (17 April, 2003)
 

According to the steering boards of the Helsinki Committees in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Replublika Srpska the human rights situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has deteriorated since the general elections in October 2002. Returnees are exposed to violence, and religious objects are attacked in order to preserve “ethnically clean” territories. (15-APR-03)
 

According to the steering boards of the Helsinki Committees in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Replublika Srpska the human rights situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has deteriorated since the general elections in October 2002. Returnees are exposed to violence, and religious objects are attacked in order to preserve “ethnically clean” territories. (15 April 2003)
 

How should the responsible for human rights violations in Iraq be brought to justice after the war? In an interview with the newspaper Vårt Land, Gunnar M. Karlsen from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee argues that a special Iraq court with broad international support should be established. Read the interview in Norwegian Language (14-APR-03)
 

How should the responsible for human rights violations in Iraq be brought to justice after the war? In an interview with the newspaper Vårt Land, Gunnar M. Karlsen from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee argues that a special Iraq court with broad international support should be established. Read the interview (14 April 2003, Norwegian language)