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Repressive measures against Poles in Belarus
The situation of Poles in the Republic of Belarus is deteriorating. Following the seizure by the state authorities of the Grodno headquarters of the Association of Poles in the Republic of Belarus and the arrest of the activists and Polish and Belarusian journalists that were present there on 27 July, this week consecutive members of the Association’s authorities were placed under arrest. (05-AUG-05)
Letter regarding the situation of the Association of Poles in Belarus
A Letter from the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights in the Republic of Poland to the International Helsinki Federation regarding the situation of the Association of Poles in the Republic of Belarus (28-JULY-05)
The new Polish Ombudsman has not been appointed
On Friday, 22 July 2005, The Polish Senate refused to give its consent for the nomination of Prof. Andrzej Rzepliñski for the post of Ombudsman. This means that the former Ombudsman – Prof. Andrzej Zoll – will continue to serve this function until the new Parliament, which will be chosen during the October elections, makes the decision to appoint a new Ombudsman. (22-JULY-05)
Broader access to legal professions
On Thursday, June 30, the Sejm adopted amendments to the Acts on Advocature (the Bar), Legal Advisers and Public Notaries. After over two years of political tactics within the Sejm, it was finally possible to introduce greater access to legal professions. (04-JULY-05)
The new ECRI report on Poland!
On 14 June, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published its third report on Republic of Poland. The report covers the situation in the Republic of Poland between the year 2000 and 17 December 2004. (24-JUNE-05)
The illegal Equality Parade in Warsaw!
For the second consecutive year Warsaw authorities have refused to provide consent for the Equality Parade, meaning a peaceful demonstration of gays and lesbians, which was supposed to take place in Warsaw. Warsaw is buzzing with discussion about the legitimacy of this decision. The organizers announce that the demonstration will be held anyhow, as an expression of civil disobedience towards the authorities’ discriminating decision. (11-JUNE-05)
Polish NGO’s as “amicus curiae” in the ECHR in Strasbourg!
On Thursday June 2nd, two Polish non-government organizations – the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and the Polish Federation for Woman and Family Planning approached the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) with a motion to participate as “amicus curiae” in the case of Alicja T. versus Republic of Poland. (04-JUNE-05)
Letter regarding the massacre that took place in Uzbekistan
Letter to the Prime Minister – Mr. Marek Belka, regarding the massacre that took place in the city of Andijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan. (23-MAY-05)
The most famous Tibetan prisoner in Poland!
Ngawang Sangdrol – a Tibetan Buddhist nun and former political prisoner – made a visit to Republic of Poland. She came at the invitation of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights to give testimony to the current situation in Tibet and to appeal for assistance for her country. (20-MAY-05)