Human Rights
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 00:00
Since the Colombian government has so far demonstrated that it lacks sufficient interest to comply with the LAP, it is fundamental today—three years after its signing—that the Colombian government begin by fulfilling in their totality all 37 measures
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 00:00
She is the chief of correspondents for the Globovision news channel and her whereabouts remain unknown.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 00:00
A U.S.-Colombia plan aimed at reducing violence against workers and strengthening labor rights in the Latin American country is failing on both counts, labor groups in the two countries said.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 12:37
"I was very impressed with the co-operation between government structures and civil society, which is critical to victim protection and to the prevention of trafficking," she said.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 10:07
They said it would never happen again but 20 years on the world is doing little to prevent a similar tragedy, says Daily Maverick
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 10:01
Two decades after the genocide, Rwandans are enjoying longer and wealthier lives, yet extreme poverty persists and activists complain of political suppression. Here's a statistical breakdown of the major developments since 1994
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:23
Two decades have passed since hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the Rwanda genocide, and Western powers were accused of standing by and allowing it to happen. Experts say there are lessons to be learned on how to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 08:53
“I continue to be deeply troubled by the pattern of ongoing harassment and detainment of former government officials as well as current opposition officials in the Republic of Georgia, which should be cause for concern throughout the international community of free nations."
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 08:48
Hasanov assured a human rights activist that the Committee against Torture may conduct regular monitoring in military units, disciplinary divisions and the guardhouse.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 08:39
"It is especially important to strengthen the public defender's activity in anti-discrimination and tolerance areas, and in the protection of personal data."