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Seminar on female genital mutilation in Kurdistan
Many women in Iraqi Kurdistan still undergo traditional genital mutilation, shows the data collected by WADI association. The research was conducted in 2005 by teams of trained personnel in villages and small areas in the Kurdish region in Iraq. Traveling to affected areas also involved providing women with information film about the damage of female genital mutilation.
Support for Kurdish political prisoners launched by Women of Azarmehr
Women of Azarmehr have launched a campaign in support of thirteen Kurdish political prisoners who are believed to be on death row.
Chinese authorities saying ‘not truth’ about Himalayas problems
On Monday 5 October, in Oslo, the Norwegian Tibet Committee and the
Norway – Nepal Association invited for an open Seminar on “Climate
and environmental challenges in the Himalayas”.
Blue October Campaign in Norway
The right to clean water is in the middle of lectures, debates and other events.
Three Kurdish prisoners face imminent execution.
Amnesty International is trying to halt the execution of three Kurdish prisoners, who are believed to have been convicted based on their their membership and activities on behalf of the Kurdistan Independent Life Party (PJAK).
Kazakhstan: Protests against court decision on Evgeniy Zhovtis
Every Wednesday supporters of the sentenced human rights activist meet downtown Almaty. Though prosecuted by the authorities, they are ready to continue holding manifestations until Zhovtis is freed.
Seminar on developments in Afghanistan
A seminar is entitled “The development of civil society in Afghanistan – where was it from?” Norwegian PEN succeded to invite the recently retired military chief, Sverre Diesen.
Day of Imprisoned Writer, Ossietzky Award, Norwegian PENs honorary award
Award given for outstanding achievements within the field of freedom of expression. Carl von Ossietzky (1889 – 1938) was a German pacifist and the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize.
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.