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The 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising
On August 1st, 60 years will pass since the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, during which the Home Army (Armia Krajowa) and the residents of Warsaw, which was occupied by the Nazis, began the tragically concluded independence impulse. A historical debate continues until this day about why the fighters could not count on the assistance of their allies: the Allies and the Red Army. (30-JULY-04)
About the death penalty in Poland
The brutal murder of a young woman enlivens the discussion concerning the restoration of the death penalty as the extreme measure of improving the state of public order in the Republic of Poland. The Law and Justice, one of the main political parties, sponsors the idea. Meanwhile, human rights organizations are protesting against such a solution. (22-JULY-04)
Who painted over the billboards with Dalai Lama?
During the night before the arrival of the Chinese leader, Hu Jintao, in the Republic of Poland, “unknown perpetrators” painted over the billboards, presenting the picture of Dalai Lama and the flag of Tibet, along the route of the Chinese delegation. The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and the Students for Free Tibet prepared the billboards. (16-JULY-04)
Jacek Kuron is dead
Jacek Kuron, one of the most outstanding Polish politicians and social activists, died on June 17. He was 70 years old. He was a member of the group of co-founders and main activists of the Polish democratic opposition. Because of his intransigence, courage and devotion, he enjoyed the greatest social respect and trust among all Polish politicians. (29-JUN-04)
HFHR as the RAXEN National Focal Point
The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights has been nominated for the second time to serve the function of the National Focal Point in the European RAXEN network, which gathers information on the subject matter of racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, Islam phobia and anti-Roman activity. It will serve this function until the end of 2004. (17-JUN-04)
Human Rights Workshops for Students
The 4th edition of the Human Rights Workshops for Students, organised by the HFHR, has come to an end. On June 2, 30 people received their certificates. However, first they had to pass an examination on human rights theory and complete the practical part, which meant taking up activity in support of human rights. (04-JUN-04)
Independent observers on the streets of Warsaw during the European Economic Summit
Warsaw is preparing for the European Economic Summit that will commence on the 28th of April 2004. It is expected that the arrival of politicians will be the cause for the arrival of various alterglobalist groups. Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights representatives are going to monitor the situation on the streets. (23-APR-04)
Travelling Festival “Human Rights in Film”
The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights is organizing its second Travelling Festival devoted to the presentation of documentary films on the subject of human rights. From 31.03 until 02.04 the Festival was held in Bialystok, the largest city of NE Republic of Poland. (05-APR-04)
A Tolerant Krakow?
The Festival of gay and lesbian culture, organised by the Campaign against Homophobia, took place in Krakow between May 6th and 9th. One of its main events was the march of gays, lesbians and the Campaign´s supporters to Wawel castle, which took place on May 6th. It was accompanied by an illegal counter-demonstration the participants of which threw eggs, stones and bottles at the marching group. (12-MAY-04)
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