Posted on | 17/12/2010
Discriminatory laws and policies against homosexuals and other sexual minorities in Iran put them at risk of harassment, violence, and even death, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on wednesday.
Posted on | 16/12/2010
The ECOSOC Committee on NGO’s has decided to grant Hivos special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. Organizations enjoying this status can attend meetings of ECOSOC and it’s Functional Commissions and circulate statements.
The Ugandan Farmers Association BOFA exports coffee directly to Denmark, which makes it 80 % more profitable for them.
Posted on | 10/12/2010
Blog about pluralism and human rights. After a hectic drive through a traffic-filled Jakarta, Gerdien and I arrived at ELSAM and spoke to director Indri Aswati and Ikhana Indah (training officer) about their work and about the event they are organising for today. Today is Human Rights Day and ELSAM has organised a large event for youth ranging from 15-20 years old in Jakarta.