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Civil Society urges Afghan government to stop looting of mineral resources

Members of the Natural Resources Monitoring Network urged the Afghan government to take strong measures against individuals and companies involved in illegal mining. Thousands of tons of minerals such as coal, chromite, and a variety […]

Monday 23 December 2013

Второй тур “Международного женского кинофестиваля – Герат”

Секретариат второго тура “Международного женского кинофестиваля – Герат” обращается с просьбой к местным и зарубежным режиссерам направить свои документальные и художественные фильмы с женской тематикой до 25 января 2014 года, для участия на этом фестивале, […]

Friday 20 December 2013

UN Brochure – Belonging to National or Ethnic, Declaration on the Rights of Persons Religious and Linguistic Minorities

www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/minorities Introduction Societies throughout the world enjoy ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity. Ending discrimination against minorities requires us to protect and embrace diversity through the promotion and implementation of human rights tandards. UN Member States […]

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd International Women’s Film Festival-Herat

Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd International Women’s Film Festival – Herat. Call on new or established filmmakers from anywhere in the world for a one-week festival held in March 2014 to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Tuesday 17 December 2013

International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

Preamble The States Parties to this Convention, Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms, Having regard to […]

Monday 16 December 2013

Armanshahr Human Rights & Civil Society newsletter – issue 47 year VI

Armanshahr Human Rights & Civil Society newsletter – issue 47 year VI

Saturday 14 December 2013

Armanshahr joins 61 signatories for a Call for a new investigation into enforced disappearance of Sombath Somphone

We, the undersigned 62 regional and international organizations, express outrage over the Lao Government’s ongoing failure to shed light on the enforced disappearance of prominent activist and civil society leader Sombath Somphone. December 15, 2013 […]

Friday 13 December 2013

More than 500 of the world’s most famous writers sign petition calling for end to ‘mass surveillance’ of NSA spying program

Global group of prominent writers have joined forces to speak out about widespread surveillance including NSA scandal, described as an attack on ‘basic pillar of democracy’.

Thursday 12 December 2013

Tribute to Nelson Mandela: The Passing of a Man of Peace

FIDH and its 178 member organizations throughout the world, including Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) in South Africa, pay tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Sunday 8 December 2013

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 39/46 of 10 December 1984 entry into force 26 June 1987, in accordance with article 27 (1) The States Parties to this Convention, […]

Friday 6 December 2013