Report of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
Report of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
The Human Rights Committee’s new general comment on the right to liberty and security of person – Amnesty International’s preliminary observations
The present document provides Amnesty International’s preliminary observations on the right to liberty and security of person. This follows the Human Rights Committee’s drafting preparations for a new General Comment on article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Providing supplemental authority for the Committee, the present report draws on key […]
The Human Rights Committee’s new general comment on the right to liberty and security of person – Amnesty International’s preliminary observations
The present document provides Amnesty International’s preliminary observations on the right to liberty and security of person. This follows the Human Rights Committee’s drafting preparations for a new General Comment on article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Providing supplemental authority for the Committee, the present report draws on key […]
Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Iran: Quash Convictions and Free Rights Advocates – Long Sentences in Newest Convictions of Human Rights Activists
The present document relates to the cases of two Iranian lawyers sentenced to prison terms of 18 years and six years respectively for their human rights activities. Human Rights Watch calls for the Iranian judiciary to immediately overturn a March 4, 2012 court ruling against Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer convicted on charges that violate his […]
Iran: Quash Convictions and Free Rights Advocates – Long Sentences in Newest Convictions of Human Rights Activists
The present document relates to the cases of two Iranian lawyers sentenced to prison terms of 18 years and six years respectively for their human rights activities. Human Rights Watch calls for the Iranian judiciary to immediately overturn a March 4, 2012 court ruling against Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer convicted on charges that violate his […]
UAE: Government suspension of Jurist Association board part of ongoing crackdown on civil society
The present document is a joint letter dated 23 December 2011 from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Social Affairs regarding the April 2011 suspension of the elected executive board of the UAE’s Jurist Association, and the appointment of state appointees. The independence of judges and lawyers is highlighted as an […]
UAE: Government suspension of Jurist Association board part of ongoing crackdown on civil society
The present document is a joint letter dated 23 December 2011 from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Social Affairs regarding the April 2011 suspension of the elected executive board of the UAE’s Jurist Association, and the appointment of state appointees. The independence of judges and lawyers is highlighted as an […]
Joint Letter to UAE Minister of Social Affairs Regarding Civil Society Crackdown
The present HRW letter dated 17 April 2011 expresses dismay at the Ministry of Social Affairs’ decision to dissolve the elected board of the UAEs’ Jurist Association and to replace its members with state appointees as well as the 27 October 2011 decision to renew the government-appointed board for another six months. It reiterates the independence of […]
Joint Letter to UAE Minister of Social Affairs Regarding Civil Society Crackdown
The present HRW letter dated 17 April 2011 expresses dismay at the Ministry of Social Affairs’ decision to dissolve the elected board of the UAEs’ Jurist Association and to replace its members with state appointees as well as the 27 October 2011 decision to renew the government-appointed board for another six months. It reiterates the independence of […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report is the second report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, and covers the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur in 2010, in accordance with Council resolution 8/6. The thematic section of the report focuses on the relationship between […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report is the second report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, and covers the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur in 2010, in accordance with Council resolution 8/6. The thematic section of the report focuses on the relationship between […]
