Presentation from the OECD Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, Latvia, 2018. For more information see: http://www.oecd.org/gov/equal-access-to-justice-oecd-expert-roundtable-latvia-2018.htm
An RRU Teamwork contribution (of which was created by me, only) that was submitted to our RRU Moodle site's Team Assignment Representation Forum as well as for grading followed by my biggest passion in life; the Humankind.
Social justice promotes peace and harmony within and among nations by upholding principles like gender equality, domestic rights, and migrant rights. The International Labour Organization endorsed a Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization in 2008 to help advance social justice amid globalization through employment protections, social dialogue, and fundamental workplace rights. For the United Nations, achieving social justice for all is central to its mission of promoting development and human dignity, as shown by its support of the ILO Declaration highlighting fair outcomes and access to jobs.
The Chair of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights wrote to the Union Home Minister of India to express concerns about recent arrests of human rights defenders in India, including Anand Teltumbde and Gautam Navlakha. The letter noted that human rights advocacy, especially for marginalized communities, has faced intimidation and harassment. Terrorism charges under laws like the UAPA have been used to silence human rights activists. There are also fears that such legislation gives too much discretionary power to state agencies and could weaken civil liberties. The letter called for protecting human rights defenders and their freedoms of expression and association in India.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
Tolerance, Types of Discrimination and Human RightsTamari Samsonidze
This document discusses the importance of tolerance. It begins by introducing the school and founder of the tolerance project. It then provides several quotes about tolerance, including definitions of tolerance from Einstein and the UN. The rest of the document discusses the importance of tolerance, how it is necessary for a democratic society, and suggests that students and citizens cultivate a habit of tolerance. It emphasizes that tolerance is appreciating diversity and allowing others to live as they choose.
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights under the rule of law. In 2012, the IBAHRI undertook various activities including capacity building programs in Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, fact-finding missions in Malawi, Hungary, Georgia, and Myanmar to investigate challenges to the rule of law, trial observations in Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela, and training programs in Tunisia, Angola, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, and Uganda focused on topics such as combating torture and strengthening parliaments. The IBAHRI also conducted advocacy through letters, reports, and task forces on issues including illicit financial flows, justice reform in Brazil, and the
Human rights are inherent to all humans regardless of attributes and cannot be taken away except through due process. They are universal and guaranteed by international law through treaties and conventions. All countries have ratified human rights treaties recognizing legal obligations to protect civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and collective rights for all without discrimination. These rights are interdependent and the improvement of one facilitates others while deprivation of one impacts others. Both states and individuals have obligations - states must respect, protect, and fulfill rights while individuals should respect the rights of others.
An RRU Teamwork contribution (of which was created by me, only) that was submitted to our RRU Moodle site's Team Assignment Representation Forum as well as for grading followed by my biggest passion in life; the Humankind.
Social justice promotes peace and harmony within and among nations by upholding principles like gender equality, domestic rights, and migrant rights. The International Labour Organization endorsed a Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization in 2008 to help advance social justice amid globalization through employment protections, social dialogue, and fundamental workplace rights. For the United Nations, achieving social justice for all is central to its mission of promoting development and human dignity, as shown by its support of the ILO Declaration highlighting fair outcomes and access to jobs.
The Chair of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights wrote to the Union Home Minister of India to express concerns about recent arrests of human rights defenders in India, including Anand Teltumbde and Gautam Navlakha. The letter noted that human rights advocacy, especially for marginalized communities, has faced intimidation and harassment. Terrorism charges under laws like the UAPA have been used to silence human rights activists. There are also fears that such legislation gives too much discretionary power to state agencies and could weaken civil liberties. The letter called for protecting human rights defenders and their freedoms of expression and association in India.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
Tolerance, Types of Discrimination and Human RightsTamari Samsonidze
This document discusses the importance of tolerance. It begins by introducing the school and founder of the tolerance project. It then provides several quotes about tolerance, including definitions of tolerance from Einstein and the UN. The rest of the document discusses the importance of tolerance, how it is necessary for a democratic society, and suggests that students and citizens cultivate a habit of tolerance. It emphasizes that tolerance is appreciating diversity and allowing others to live as they choose.
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights under the rule of law. In 2012, the IBAHRI undertook various activities including capacity building programs in Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, fact-finding missions in Malawi, Hungary, Georgia, and Myanmar to investigate challenges to the rule of law, trial observations in Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela, and training programs in Tunisia, Angola, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, and Uganda focused on topics such as combating torture and strengthening parliaments. The IBAHRI also conducted advocacy through letters, reports, and task forces on issues including illicit financial flows, justice reform in Brazil, and the
Human rights are inherent to all humans regardless of attributes and cannot be taken away except through due process. They are universal and guaranteed by international law through treaties and conventions. All countries have ratified human rights treaties recognizing legal obligations to protect civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and collective rights for all without discrimination. These rights are interdependent and the improvement of one facilitates others while deprivation of one impacts others. Both states and individuals have obligations - states must respect, protect, and fulfill rights while individuals should respect the rights of others.
This power point presentation provides an overview of human rights. It defines human rights as universal legal guarantees that protect individuals and groups from interference with fundamental freedoms and dignity. It discusses the different types of rights like civil, political, social, economic, cultural, individual, and collective rights. It explains that states have the primary responsibility to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. It also discusses challenges to human rights research and implementation. Finally, it outlines some key international agreements and bodies related to promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
The document discusses the European Union's promotion of democracy and human rights globally. It notes that the EU considers these universal values that can reduce poverty and conflict while protecting against terrorism. The EU further expresses these goals through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. The document also briefly outlines the history of democracy and identifies some countries typically considered liberal democracies and those less supportive of democracy. It concludes with the opinion of the group that democracy benefits workers by allowing their opinions to be considered without consent.
Guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: activity report.
This publication presents the work carried out in 2015
by the different bodies and sectors of the Council of Europe, highlighting its particular strengths and achievements.
More information - http://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/home
Human rights are inherent to all humans, regardless of attributes. They are interrelated and protected by international law, which obligates governments to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. The core principles of universal human rights are that they apply to everyone equally and without discrimination, and that civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and collective rights are indivisible. Both states and individuals have obligations regarding human rights.
The United Nations was established after World War II to replace the League of Nations and better maintain international peace and security. It has 192 member countries and headquarters in New York City. The UN aims to solve international problems and promote human rights. It works to make countries aware of human rights and has established treaties to protect different groups. The UN monitors compliance with these treaties and investigates human rights issues around the world.
Executive Summary
This report is being issued while there are still 98 girls and women in custody and arbitrary detention by the security authorities, for different periods and times, in addition to the 4 cases of compulsory disappearance that haven't been found yet. Besides the 3 cases of extrajudicial killings. We monitored also the sentencing to death of the whole family of the Pilgrim Samia Shanan, the report also monitored the presentation of women and girls to military trials. According to the report Cairo occupies the largest number in cases of arrest by 51 detained.
-Among the monitored of the detainees who have been detained at different times and then went out; there are 62 detained so far in 2015 alone. In this report you read about...
Executive Summary
Second: The introduction to the report
Third: report methodology
Fourth: Attached laws and provisions
Fifth: arbitrary arrest and detention (98 cases to date)
1. Division, according to the governorates
2. Division according to the periods of detention
3. Violations related to detention
a- home arrest
b- Editors journalists' arrest
c- The arrest of minors
Sixth: Compulsory disappearances
1-4 cases of compulsory disappearances to date
2. " Israa Altaweel" a suffering model...
Seventh: the sentences issued during the study period
1. The first execution of an entire family
2. Military trials against women
Eighth: extrajudicial killings
- 3 cases during the study period
Ninth: Recommendations
The document discusses several ways that human rights are incorporated into domestic law in Australia. It notes that the Australian Constitution contains some references to rights but is limited. Statute law and common law also provide some protections of rights, though common law can be overridden by legislation. The roles of separation and division of powers in the constitution are also outlined.
The document discusses the importance of the rule of law. It makes three main points:
1. The rule of law promotes equality, justice, accountability, and protects human rights. It is essential for peace, security, and development.
2. Challenges to the rule of law still exist today in forms like discrimination, inequality and corruption. Upholding the rule of law is crucial to overcoming these issues.
3. Various organizations like the UN and its agencies are working to strengthen the rule of law globally and ensure it applies equally to protect all people.
Creating a Non-Violent Juvenile JusticeThomas Müller
Child Helpline International is part of the "International NGO Council of Violence against Children", which developed this report. This report from creates an enriching
vision of a non-violent juvenile justice system.
The vision is no more than the fulfillment of states’
obligations under international law to create a distinct
and separate justice system which takes account of
the special status of the child, focuses exclusively on
rehabilitation and reintegration and protects the child
from all forms of violence.
Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil ...Dr Lendy Spires
About the Handbook Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society is addressed to the civil society actors who, every day in every part of the world, contribute to the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights. Developed following a survey among users of the first edition of the Handbook Working with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: A Handbook for NGOs (2006) this comprehensively updated and revised second edition puts United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms at its centre.
Speaking to all civil society actors, including but not only non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Handbook explains how civil society can engage with various United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms. It is the hope of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) that this Handbook will enable more people to enjoy and make claim to their human rights through these bodies and mechanisms. Who are civil society actors? For the purposes of this Handbook, civil society actors are individuals who voluntarily engage in forms of public participation and action around shared interests, purposes or values that are compatible with the goals of the United Nations.
This Handbook addresses civil society actors concerned with the promotion and protection of universal human rights, for instance:
+Human rights defenders;
+Human rights organizations (NGOs, associations, victim groups);
+Related issue-based organizations;
+Coalitions and networks (women’s rights, children’s rights, environmental rights);
+Persons with disabilities and their representative organizations;
+Community-based groups (indigenous peoples, minorities);
+Faith-based groups (churches, religious groups);
+Unions (trade unions as well as professional associations such as journalist associations, bar associations, magistrate associations, student unions);
+Social movements (peace movements, student movements, pro-democracy movements);
+Professionals contributing directly to the enjoyment of human rights (humanitarian workers, lawyers, doctors and medical workers);
+Relatives of victims; and Introduction Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
31st United Nations Human Rights Council Final ReportSung-Hyuk Kwon
Main writer, editor, and proofreader of a donor report at Global Network for Rights and Development (a human rights and development NGO), Switzerland, Apr 2016
HAQ has prepared a report based on an International colloquium on Juvenile justice which was organized by Honorable Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir, Chief Justice of India on 16th to 18th march 2013 in New Delhi. This colloquium was planned with the efforts of National law university, Cordaid, PENAL REFORM, unicef, Child Fund, Save the children and UKaid.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
This document summarizes the core legal obligations of states under international human rights law to protect the rights of LGBT individuals. It discusses five obligations of states: 1) protect individuals from homophobic and transphobic violence, 2) prevent torture and cruel treatment of LGBT persons, 3) decriminalize homosexuality, 4) prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and 5) respect freedom of expression, association, and assembly. The document is intended to help states understand their obligations and assist human rights defenders in holding states accountable.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) is celebrated annually on May 17th to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ rights and commemorate the WHO's decision to declassify homosexuality. This year's IDAHOT focuses on justice and protection for all people as key to achieving the UN's 2030 Agenda. Speaking out on May 17th reaffirms our commitment to human dignity and rights, and we must work to ensure justice and protection for everyone. The UN has several open positions related to gender equality.
This document provides a methodology for a report examining crimes against humanity in Mexico from 2006 to 2015. It was produced by the Open Society Justice Initiative in collaboration with five Mexican human rights organizations. The report focuses on killings, disappearances and torture at the national level but also examines five Mexican states. It uses available government data on crimes while acknowledging such data is often incomplete or unreliable. Non-government sources and the lived experiences of victims are also incorporated to provide a fuller picture of the scale and nature of atrocities in Mexico.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) was founded in 1978 to monitor countries' compliance with international human rights laws. It has grown to become the largest international human rights organization based in the United States, with offices in over 70 countries. HRW investigates and exposes human rights violations around the world, advocates for victims, and works to hold abusers accountable in order to prevent future abuses and protect human rights for all people.
The document provides an overview of FIAN International's work in 2012, including successes and ongoing challenges in several key cases. In Honduras, FIAN continued advocating for peasants in the violent land conflicts in the Bajo Aguán valley. In Brazil, FIAN worked with Guarani-Kaiowá indigenous communities seeking the demarcation of their traditional lands. And in Mexico, peasants achieved victory after a 9-year struggle preventing the controversial La Parota hydroelectric dam project.
The document summarizes Amnesty International's findings on the use of the death penalty globally in 2017. Some key points:
- The number of executions and death sentences decreased from 2016 levels but remained high compared to pre-2015.
- Two countries abolished the death penalty for all crimes and one for ordinary crimes. Several restricted its use.
- Four countries - Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan - carried out 84% of all recorded executions.
- Executions decreased in most retentionist countries except Iraq, Palestine, Singapore and Somalia.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
The 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice will take place from April 12-19, 2015 in Doha, Qatar. The Congress will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and experts from various fields to discuss international cooperation against transnational organized crime and approaches to prevent and respond to new forms of crime. Over the course of a week, the Congress will feature high-level speakers, workshops on key issues, and will conclude by adopting a political declaration with recommendations to submit to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
This document provides information about National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). It discusses the historical background of NHRIs, including key events from 1946-1993 that led to the establishment of the Paris Principles for NHRIs. The document also outlines the mandate of NHRIs, which includes promoting and protecting human rights, and discusses some of the challenges and opportunities they face in fulfilling this mandate. In conclusion, it summarizes that NHRIs are independent domestic bodies established to promote and protect human rights in accordance with the Paris Principles.
SDG 16 stands for "Sustainable Development Goal 16" and is part of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its aim is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. This goal focuses on reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, and fostering transparent and accountable governance for a more peaceful and just world.
This power point presentation provides an overview of human rights. It defines human rights as universal legal guarantees that protect individuals and groups from interference with fundamental freedoms and dignity. It discusses the different types of rights like civil, political, social, economic, cultural, individual, and collective rights. It explains that states have the primary responsibility to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. It also discusses challenges to human rights research and implementation. Finally, it outlines some key international agreements and bodies related to promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
The document discusses the European Union's promotion of democracy and human rights globally. It notes that the EU considers these universal values that can reduce poverty and conflict while protecting against terrorism. The EU further expresses these goals through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. The document also briefly outlines the history of democracy and identifies some countries typically considered liberal democracies and those less supportive of democracy. It concludes with the opinion of the group that democracy benefits workers by allowing their opinions to be considered without consent.
Guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: activity report.
This publication presents the work carried out in 2015
by the different bodies and sectors of the Council of Europe, highlighting its particular strengths and achievements.
More information - http://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/home
Human rights are inherent to all humans, regardless of attributes. They are interrelated and protected by international law, which obligates governments to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. The core principles of universal human rights are that they apply to everyone equally and without discrimination, and that civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and collective rights are indivisible. Both states and individuals have obligations regarding human rights.
The United Nations was established after World War II to replace the League of Nations and better maintain international peace and security. It has 192 member countries and headquarters in New York City. The UN aims to solve international problems and promote human rights. It works to make countries aware of human rights and has established treaties to protect different groups. The UN monitors compliance with these treaties and investigates human rights issues around the world.
Executive Summary
This report is being issued while there are still 98 girls and women in custody and arbitrary detention by the security authorities, for different periods and times, in addition to the 4 cases of compulsory disappearance that haven't been found yet. Besides the 3 cases of extrajudicial killings. We monitored also the sentencing to death of the whole family of the Pilgrim Samia Shanan, the report also monitored the presentation of women and girls to military trials. According to the report Cairo occupies the largest number in cases of arrest by 51 detained.
-Among the monitored of the detainees who have been detained at different times and then went out; there are 62 detained so far in 2015 alone. In this report you read about...
Executive Summary
Second: The introduction to the report
Third: report methodology
Fourth: Attached laws and provisions
Fifth: arbitrary arrest and detention (98 cases to date)
1. Division, according to the governorates
2. Division according to the periods of detention
3. Violations related to detention
a- home arrest
b- Editors journalists' arrest
c- The arrest of minors
Sixth: Compulsory disappearances
1-4 cases of compulsory disappearances to date
2. " Israa Altaweel" a suffering model...
Seventh: the sentences issued during the study period
1. The first execution of an entire family
2. Military trials against women
Eighth: extrajudicial killings
- 3 cases during the study period
Ninth: Recommendations
The document discusses several ways that human rights are incorporated into domestic law in Australia. It notes that the Australian Constitution contains some references to rights but is limited. Statute law and common law also provide some protections of rights, though common law can be overridden by legislation. The roles of separation and division of powers in the constitution are also outlined.
The document discusses the importance of the rule of law. It makes three main points:
1. The rule of law promotes equality, justice, accountability, and protects human rights. It is essential for peace, security, and development.
2. Challenges to the rule of law still exist today in forms like discrimination, inequality and corruption. Upholding the rule of law is crucial to overcoming these issues.
3. Various organizations like the UN and its agencies are working to strengthen the rule of law globally and ensure it applies equally to protect all people.
Creating a Non-Violent Juvenile JusticeThomas Müller
Child Helpline International is part of the "International NGO Council of Violence against Children", which developed this report. This report from creates an enriching
vision of a non-violent juvenile justice system.
The vision is no more than the fulfillment of states’
obligations under international law to create a distinct
and separate justice system which takes account of
the special status of the child, focuses exclusively on
rehabilitation and reintegration and protects the child
from all forms of violence.
Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil ...Dr Lendy Spires
About the Handbook Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society is addressed to the civil society actors who, every day in every part of the world, contribute to the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights. Developed following a survey among users of the first edition of the Handbook Working with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: A Handbook for NGOs (2006) this comprehensively updated and revised second edition puts United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms at its centre.
Speaking to all civil society actors, including but not only non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Handbook explains how civil society can engage with various United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms. It is the hope of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) that this Handbook will enable more people to enjoy and make claim to their human rights through these bodies and mechanisms. Who are civil society actors? For the purposes of this Handbook, civil society actors are individuals who voluntarily engage in forms of public participation and action around shared interests, purposes or values that are compatible with the goals of the United Nations.
This Handbook addresses civil society actors concerned with the promotion and protection of universal human rights, for instance:
+Human rights defenders;
+Human rights organizations (NGOs, associations, victim groups);
+Related issue-based organizations;
+Coalitions and networks (women’s rights, children’s rights, environmental rights);
+Persons with disabilities and their representative organizations;
+Community-based groups (indigenous peoples, minorities);
+Faith-based groups (churches, religious groups);
+Unions (trade unions as well as professional associations such as journalist associations, bar associations, magistrate associations, student unions);
+Social movements (peace movements, student movements, pro-democracy movements);
+Professionals contributing directly to the enjoyment of human rights (humanitarian workers, lawyers, doctors and medical workers);
+Relatives of victims; and Introduction Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
31st United Nations Human Rights Council Final ReportSung-Hyuk Kwon
Main writer, editor, and proofreader of a donor report at Global Network for Rights and Development (a human rights and development NGO), Switzerland, Apr 2016
HAQ has prepared a report based on an International colloquium on Juvenile justice which was organized by Honorable Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir, Chief Justice of India on 16th to 18th march 2013 in New Delhi. This colloquium was planned with the efforts of National law university, Cordaid, PENAL REFORM, unicef, Child Fund, Save the children and UKaid.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
This document summarizes the core legal obligations of states under international human rights law to protect the rights of LGBT individuals. It discusses five obligations of states: 1) protect individuals from homophobic and transphobic violence, 2) prevent torture and cruel treatment of LGBT persons, 3) decriminalize homosexuality, 4) prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and 5) respect freedom of expression, association, and assembly. The document is intended to help states understand their obligations and assist human rights defenders in holding states accountable.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) is celebrated annually on May 17th to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ rights and commemorate the WHO's decision to declassify homosexuality. This year's IDAHOT focuses on justice and protection for all people as key to achieving the UN's 2030 Agenda. Speaking out on May 17th reaffirms our commitment to human dignity and rights, and we must work to ensure justice and protection for everyone. The UN has several open positions related to gender equality.
This document provides a methodology for a report examining crimes against humanity in Mexico from 2006 to 2015. It was produced by the Open Society Justice Initiative in collaboration with five Mexican human rights organizations. The report focuses on killings, disappearances and torture at the national level but also examines five Mexican states. It uses available government data on crimes while acknowledging such data is often incomplete or unreliable. Non-government sources and the lived experiences of victims are also incorporated to provide a fuller picture of the scale and nature of atrocities in Mexico.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) was founded in 1978 to monitor countries' compliance with international human rights laws. It has grown to become the largest international human rights organization based in the United States, with offices in over 70 countries. HRW investigates and exposes human rights violations around the world, advocates for victims, and works to hold abusers accountable in order to prevent future abuses and protect human rights for all people.
The document provides an overview of FIAN International's work in 2012, including successes and ongoing challenges in several key cases. In Honduras, FIAN continued advocating for peasants in the violent land conflicts in the Bajo Aguán valley. In Brazil, FIAN worked with Guarani-Kaiowá indigenous communities seeking the demarcation of their traditional lands. And in Mexico, peasants achieved victory after a 9-year struggle preventing the controversial La Parota hydroelectric dam project.
The document summarizes Amnesty International's findings on the use of the death penalty globally in 2017. Some key points:
- The number of executions and death sentences decreased from 2016 levels but remained high compared to pre-2015.
- Two countries abolished the death penalty for all crimes and one for ordinary crimes. Several restricted its use.
- Four countries - Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan - carried out 84% of all recorded executions.
- Executions decreased in most retentionist countries except Iraq, Palestine, Singapore and Somalia.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
The 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice will take place from April 12-19, 2015 in Doha, Qatar. The Congress will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and experts from various fields to discuss international cooperation against transnational organized crime and approaches to prevent and respond to new forms of crime. Over the course of a week, the Congress will feature high-level speakers, workshops on key issues, and will conclude by adopting a political declaration with recommendations to submit to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
This document provides information about National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). It discusses the historical background of NHRIs, including key events from 1946-1993 that led to the establishment of the Paris Principles for NHRIs. The document also outlines the mandate of NHRIs, which includes promoting and protecting human rights, and discusses some of the challenges and opportunities they face in fulfilling this mandate. In conclusion, it summarizes that NHRIs are independent domestic bodies established to promote and protect human rights in accordance with the Paris Principles.
SDG 16 stands for "Sustainable Development Goal 16" and is part of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its aim is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. This goal focuses on reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, and fostering transparent and accountable governance for a more peaceful and just world.
Chri and aali barriers in accessing justice englishsabrangsabrang
The report documents barriers faced by 14 rape survivors in Uttar Pradesh when attempting to access justice by reporting assaults to the police. Key findings include:
1) Police delayed or refused to register FIRs in most cases, with registration taking up to 228 days in some instances.
2) In 12 of 14 cases, survivors' complaints were recorded by male police officers instead of female officers as required by law.
3) Survivors reported facing disbelief, derision, and discrimination from police who assumed complaints were false.
4) Dalit survivors faced additional discrimination on the basis of caste in addition to gender.
The ILRC 2014 Annual Report is here! As the ILRC moves into its 15th year, it seems appropriate to take a moment to revisit not only the past year, but the past decade and a half, both to assess past accomplishments and the achievement of future goals.
The ILRC was founded in 1999, following a series of conversations I [Timothy Dickinson] had with UNDP Resident Representatives and the realization that ABA members throughout the world were not only providing technical legal assistance in areas such as Eastern Europe, but were enthusiastic to do even more such work worldwide. This dovetailed well with UNDP’s recognition that, to advance its primary goal of the eradication of poverty, advancement of democratic governance was imperative. The leadership of the ABA, along with then UNDP Administrator Mark Malloch Brown, soon entered into the Project Cooperation Agreement in October 1999, and the “ABA-UNDP Legal Resource Unit” (later to be renamed the ILRC) officially opened its “doors” for business in December 1999, heralding a new era of cooperation between our institutions to achieve common goals.
As we take a look back to provide context for the future, we have much to celebrate! To date, we have carried out over 300 projects worldwide, including a large number of projects relating to the kinds of governance issues that we might have anticipated, such as constitutional reform, access to justice, criminal law reform, mainstreaming human rights and institutional capacity building. But in addition to these more traditional areas, we’ve also been able to help in even more specialized areas of law, such as tax reform, compliance with international treaties, HIV/AIDS legislation, transparency and the list goes on. What is particularly noteworthy in reviewing this exhaustive list is the breadth of what the collaboration between the ABA and UNDP has addressed. Please join me in reviewing this annual report of our recent projects and highlights. We hope that this may inspire those interested in our work to participate. The ILRC is always open to new members. Interested junior and senior experts can e-mail Christina Heid at Christina.Heid@americanbar.org. To learn more, please visit the ILRC website.
ILRC Chairman, Timothy L. Dickinson
This document provides an introduction to human rights and conflict resolution. It defines fundamental human rights concepts such as inherent and universal human dignity. It outlines the major international human rights treaties and conventions. It discusses specific human rights issues such as the rights of women, children, minorities, health and elections. It also covers topics related to conflict resolution including the nature of conflicts, recent conflicts in Afghanistan, and the relationship between human rights and conflict. The purpose is to help organizations and individuals understand and promote human rights and peacebuilding in Afghanistan.
Saving Lives Project - Final report ASFAlice Le Méné
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1. 2018 OECD Policy Roundtable Equal Access to Justice
Version: 5 July 2018
2. The Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies is a
group of UN member states, international organizations, global
partnerships, and civil society and private sector actors which
explores the challenge of delivering the 2030 Agenda targets for
peace, justice and inclusion.
It is convened by the governments of Brazil, Sierra Leone, and
Switzerland, supported by New York University’s Center on
International Cooperation.
At the UN General Assembly meeting in 2017, the Pathfinders
launched a Roadmap for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies.
3. Targets
…this is a shift from SDG16 to SDG16+
Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, providing access to justice for all and building
effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
24 targets from seven other goals directly measure
an aspect of peace, inclusion, or access to justice
…but this goal should not be seen in isolation…
SDG16 sets 12 targets for…
4. Just
societies
Rule of law and access to
justice (16.3)
Illicit financial flows,
stolen assets, organized
crimes (16.4)
Corruption and
bribery (16.5)
Legal identity (16.9)
Equal pay for work of
equal value (8.5)
Labor rights (8.8)
Equal opportunity laws,
policies and practices (10.3)
Policies for greater
equality (10.4)
Non-discriminatory laws
and policies (16.b)
Policies and legislation
for gender equality (5.c)
Discrimination against
women and girls (5.1)
Equal access to
education (4.5)
Education on human rights
and gender equality (4.7)
5. Task Force co-chairs and members
Co-chairs
Members
Germán Carlos
Garavano
Minister of Justice
and Human
Rights, Argentina
Sigrid Kaag
Minister for Foreign
Trade and Development
Cooperation, The
Netherlands
Minister
Government of
Sierra Leone
Hina Jilani
An Elder
Maria Fernanda Rodriguez, Under-Secretary, Access to Justice, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Argentina
Jelte van Wieren, Director of the Stabilisation and Humanitarian Aid Department, the Netherlands
Dr Henry Mbawa, Coordinator, Justice Sector Coordination Office, Ministry of Justice, Sierra Leone
Sherpas for the Co-chairs
Alejandro Alvarez, Director, Rule of Law Unit, Executive Office of
the UN Secretary-General
Donny Ardyanto, Program Advisor of Legal Empowerment and
Access to Justice, TIFA Foundation
Jim Goldston, Executive Director, Open Society Justice Initiative
Pablo de Greiff, Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth,
justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, United
Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Sara Hossain, Hon. Executive Director, Bangladesh Legal Aid and
Services Trust
Kalthoum Kennou, Judge at the Court of Cassation, Tunisia
Vivek Maru, Chief Executive Officer, Namati
Allyson Maynard-Gibson QC, Barrister, Former Attorney General
and Minister for Legal Affairs of The Bahamas
Athaliah Molokomme, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of Botswana to the UN Office in Geneva, Former
Attorney General, Botswana
Owen Pell, Partner, White & Case
Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary-
General on Violence Against Children
6. What do people need and want
when they seek justice?
What kind of justice do they
receive?
What strategies, tools and
approaches will increase access to
justice?
How should those defending justice
be supported and protected?
What commitments should national
and local actors make to closing the
justice gap?
How can international and regional
cooperation support access to justice
at national levels?
What works?
Making the case
Call to action
Questions for
the Task Force
What is the case for action and
investment in equal access to justice
for all?
What strategy is needed for financing
equal access to justice for all?
The justice gap