Baseless prosecutions of human rights defenders in Colombia: in the dock and under the gun
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a report on the situation of human rights defenders in Colombia. Based on an analysis of 32 cases and extensive interviews with government officials and human rights defenders, Human Rights First makes recommendations. HRF refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable […]
Baseless prosecutions of human rights defenders in Colombia: in the dock and under the gun
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a report on the situation of human rights defenders in Colombia. Based on an analysis of 32 cases and extensive interviews with government officials and human rights defenders, Human Rights First makes recommendations. HRF refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable […]
Harsh slandering campaign against nobel peace prize winner Ms. Shirin Ebadi and her family
In the present document the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), express their concern over the increasing intimidation against Ms. Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Peace Prize and Secretary General of the Defenders of Human Rights Center […]
Harsh slandering campaign against nobel peace prize winner Ms. Shirin Ebadi and her family
In the present document the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), express their concern over the increasing intimidation against Ms. Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Peace Prize and Secretary General of the Defenders of Human Rights Center […]
Colombia’s human rights defenders in danger
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a white paper that stresses several cases of human rights defenders who are in danger in Colombia. HRF states that human rights defenders in Colombia play a legitimate and essential role in protecting basic rights and strengthening democratic institutions. Yet they are frequently subjected to spurious criminal […]
Colombia’s human rights defenders in danger
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a white paper that stresses several cases of human rights defenders who are in danger in Colombia. HRF states that human rights defenders in Colombia play a legitimate and essential role in protecting basic rights and strengthening democratic institutions. Yet they are frequently subjected to spurious criminal […]
Egypt: systematic abuse in the name of security
The present report of Amnesty International is based on research conducted in Egypt and elsewhere, interviews with victims of human rights violations and their relatives, and communications with government officials. It is published at a time of increased repression of the opposition and free speech in Egypt, and when the authorities are considering new anti-terrorism […]
Egypt: systematic abuse in the name of security
The present report of Amnesty International is based on research conducted in Egypt and elsewhere, interviews with victims of human rights violations and their relatives, and communications with government officials. It is published at a time of increased repression of the opposition and free speech in Egypt, and when the authorities are considering new anti-terrorism […]
Mexico: laws without justice: human rights violations and impunity in the public security and criminal justice system
In the present report Amnesty International is calling on the new government of Mexico to reform the public security and criminal justice system in order to end widespread human rights violations. It is also vital, according to Amnesty, that federal and state authorities take all necessary steps to ensure that state law and practice are […]
Mexico: laws without justice: human rights violations and impunity in the public security and criminal justice system
In the present report Amnesty International is calling on the new government of Mexico to reform the public security and criminal justice system in order to end widespread human rights violations. It is also vital, according to Amnesty, that federal and state authorities take all necessary steps to ensure that state law and practice are […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Malaysia: ICJ calls on government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the prime minister of Malaysia. The ICJ urges that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar. The ICJ also calls on the Government to ensure an effective and impartial investigation into the threat made to the life of […]
Malaysia: ICJ calls on government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the prime minister of Malaysia. The ICJ urges that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar. The ICJ also calls on the Government to ensure an effective and impartial investigation into the threat made to the life of […]
Campaign letter: China – Zheng Enchong – lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety and well-being of Lawyer Zheng Enchong because of acts of intimidation perpetrated against him by the Shanghai Justice Bureau and the Chinese Public Security Bureau. These acts effectively prevent Mr. Zheng from practising his profession as a lawyer and they […]
Campaign letter: China – Zheng Enchong – lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety and well-being of Lawyer Zheng Enchong because of acts of intimidation perpetrated against him by the Shanghai Justice Bureau and the Chinese Public Security Bureau. These acts effectively prevent Mr. Zheng from practising his profession as a lawyer and they […]
