-
Calming the Long War in the Philippine Countryside
18 Apr 2024 23:46 GMT
… – the CPP chairman and secretary general, respectively – as risky, … text contained sections on amnesty for imprisoned rebels, … on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, which … , UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan urged Manila to abolish …
-
Israel/oPt: Enabling human rights defenders and peaceful protests vital for achieving ceasefire and lasting peace, say UN experts
13 Feb 2024 20:04 GMT
… In line with the UN Secretary General’s call, we reiterate our … of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967; Ms. Irene Khan, … . Bailliet, Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity.
Special Rapporteurs, Independent …
-
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
03 Feb 2024 05:20 GMT
… Secretary General Ronalyn Olea and Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay react to Special Rapporteur Irene Khan … Law is inconsistent with international human rights standards.
“Khan’s … draconian law with international human rights standards is attested …
-
UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail
28 Jan 2024 06:26 GMT
… and Opinion Irene Khan visited journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and two human rights defenders … that they were the only international visitors that were allowed by … Philippines-Tacloban and People Surge secretary general Marissa Cabaljao were released on …
-
International rights groups denounce Bangladesh government over Muhammad Yunus’ controversial labour law conviction
02 Jan 2024 17:59 GMT
… vendettas is a violation of international human rights law.”
Amnesty International firmly contended that bringing … and fairness.
Irene Khan, a former chief of Amnesty International now serving as … Barack Obama and ex-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, penned a …
-
Controversial Amnesty International pokes nose in Bangladesh affairs
01 Aug 2023 18:00 GMT
… of human rights concerns voiced by Amnesty.
The Catholic Church has also criticized Amnesty … payments to outgoing secretary general Irene Khan shown in the accounts of AI (Amnesty International) Ltd for …
-
Detention of Evan Gershkovich in Russia: RSF and CPJ call on the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to act for the journalist’s release
02 May 2023 19:13 GMT
RSF and CPJ, formally addressed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression Irene Khan on 2 May, asking them to do everything possible to secure the journalist's release.
The letter to Guterres, signed by RSF …
-
Why protect Sri Lanka’s human rights defenders?
03 Oct 2022 03:58 GMT
… “domestic legislation which itself contravenes international human rights law is used against defenders … to ensure this right is Irene Khan, appointed in June 2020, … mandate. She was formerly Secretary-General of Amnesty International for a good long stint …
-
Xinjiang Report: China Must Address Grave Human Rights Violations & The World Must Not Turn A Blind Eye, Say UN Experts
07 Sep 2022 20:52 GMT
… by the
international community. They repeated a call for the Human
Rights Council … on the human rights
situation in China; the General Assembly or
Secretary-General should consider … on the use of mercenaries; Irene Khan,
Special
Rapporteur on the promotion …
-
Wednesday 4/3: Close Guantanamo Monthly Vigil & Photo Action
02 Apr 2024 17:06 GMT
… join Amnesty International, World Can't Wait, and fellow human rights defenders … , stop the ongoing Islamophobic human rights abuses and CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO NOW … prison, once described by Irene Khan (former Amnesty Secretary General) as "the gulag …