International Justice
The UN Security Council must refer Syria to the ICC
Source: FIDH Paris, 13 May 2014 – The UN Security Council is discussing a resolution proposed by France to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC). A vote on the resolution […]
Wednesday 14 May 201420 years after the Rwandan genocide : opening of the first trial in France against an accused of complicity in genocide
The first trial in France against a Rwandan national accused of complicity in genocide is opening at the Paris criminal court (Cour d’assises).
20 years after the Rwandan genocide : opening of the first trial in France against an accused of complicity in genocide
FIDH Recommendations to the 12th Assembly of States Parties to the Statute of the International Criminal Court
On the occasion of the 12th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which takes place from 20 to 28 November 2013 in The Hague, FIDH […]
Thursday 21 November 201328 Afghan human rights, women’s rights and civil society organisations and networks publish today an open letter to Ms. Navi Pillay, UN Human Rights Commissioner
28 Afghan human rights, women’s rights & civil society organisations & networks publish today an open letter to Ms. Navy Pillay, UN Human Rights Commissioner & draw her attention to serious human rights violations & offer detailed recommendations to the Gvt. of Afghanistan & the ICC.
Wednesday 25 September 2013HUMAN RIGHTS AT A CROSSROADS: The need for a rights-centred approach to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan
Joint FIDH and Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA report Executive Summary Afghanistan has been torn by war for more than 30 years. At least 70% of the population was born after the Soviet invasion in 1979 and has […]
Sunday 22 September 201380th Goftegu Public Debate: Literature of wickedness, Semiology of war and post-modernism in Afghanistan
The literary circles of Afghanistan have been talking about postmodernism with all its contradictions since 10 years ago. There are three groups that endorse, reject or critique it, mostly on a non-serious basis. There has hardly been a serious discussion of its relationship to war, traditions and fundamentalism.
Saturday 10 August 201373rd Goftegu Public Debate: In search of truth and justice in Afghanistan
Armanshahr Foundation organised its 73rd Goftegu public debate under the title of “In search of truth and justice in Afghanistan, national and international mechanisms,” in its offices on 23rd April 2011. Two dozen students and civil society activists of Afghanistan participated at the meeting.
Friday 9 August 201363rd Goftegu Public Debate: “Universal Jurisdiction”
During this talk, we will provide an Introduction to “universal jurisdiction” and the possibility and procedure of filing complaints against domestic perpetrators before courts in other countries.
Tuesday 6 August 2013Politis Asia NO 12 – 13 Prison, Prisoners and Human Rights
Politis asia is a journal of high quality & original thinking on contemporary issues. A unique space for intellectual production, it endeavours to influence political and intellectual elite& enable citizens to make informed choices. Read Special issue on Prison, Prisoners and Human Rights.
Saturday 6 July 2013Armanshahr periodical on human rights and civil society, Issue 22, February 2012
–Armanshahr – a periodical on human rights and civil society, Year 3, Vol. 4 Issue 22 February 2012 • Transitional Justice – three terms• Media Watch: Violence against journalists on the rise• Freedom of expression […]
Wednesday 3 July 2013