Protracted conflicts, human dimension issues, transnational threats and OSCE future perspectives amongst decisions at Kyiv Ministerial Meeting
A commitment to address protracted conflicts, stronger OSCE work on energy and environment, increased efforts to address transnational threats, human dimension agreements on religious freedom and Roma, and a reaffirmation of the Helsinki +40 process...
PHILIPPINES: Human Rights Report for 2013
On the occasion of the Human Rights Day, 2013, the Philippine Desk of the Asian Human Rights Commission has produced a 19 page report detailing the prevailing situation in the country.
Egypt: Dangerous Message for Protesters
The Sidi Gaber Minor Offenses Court on December 7 commuted the sentences for the 21 female Brotherhood protestors. The 14 young women received a 1 year suspended sentence, while the 7 girls were ordered to be released subject to the three months of...
OSCE Ministerial Council in Kyiv: call for increased effort on Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security, respect for rights and freedoms
The main plenary room of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Kyiv, 5 December 2013.
Tunisia: Perils of Pre-charge Detention
A man behind bars at Sfax detention center; Tunisia, September 26, 2013
South Africa: Nelson Mandela’s Death a Tremendous Loss
The death of Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013, is a tremendous loss, not only for South Africa, but for the world.
Governments, NGOs, Work to End Labor Trafficking
The International Labor Organization says more than 20 million people are subject to forced labor, working on farms, in factories, or as domestic helpers. Those who are fighting human trafficking say it is a problem in both the developing world and...
India: Improve Access to Strong Pain Medicines
India’s parliament should approve changes to the country’s drug law to improve availability of strong pain medicines, Human Rights Watch and Pallium India said. The winter session of the Indian parliament opens on December 5, 2013.
Australia: East Asia Visit Should Highlight Rights
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop should ensure that human rights are a part of her discussions with leaders in Indonesia, China, and the Philippines Human Rights Watch said. She will visit those countries from December 5 to 8, 2013. The new...
‘Mixed picture’ of women’s progress shows need to better harness synergies – UN official
Deputy Executive Director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women)...
