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Lecture by Lev Ponomaryov: Strengthening democratic movements – overcoming dictatorships

2025-04-08T13:01:48+02:00

At the 53rd annual conference of the ISHR in March 2025, Russian human rights defender Dr Lev Ponomaryov will address the global crises caused by the Russian war of aggression, geopolitical tensions and the devaluation of human rights and international law. He calls for a resolute European stance and the protection of humanitarian concerns in international negotiations.  "Lasting peace will not be built if the nature of the political regime

Lecture by Lev Ponomaryov: Strengthening democratic movements – overcoming dictatorships2025-04-08T13:01:48+02:00

The President of the ISHR adds personal words to Vladimir Novitsky

2025-04-16T19:03:05+02:00

The President of the ISHR adds personal words to Vladimir Novitsky Vladimir Novitski, President of the Russian Section of the ISHR, m. Prof. Dr. mult. Thomas Schirrmacher, President of the ISHR worldwide, r. Karl Hafen, successor to the founder of the ISHR, Managing Director for many years © ISHR In addition to the obituary of the International Society for Human Rights and its German Section to Vladimir Mikhailovich Novitsky, the

The President of the ISHR adds personal words to Vladimir Novitsky2025-04-16T19:03:05+02:00

ISHR mourns president of the Russian section, lawyer Vladimir Novitsky

2025-04-07T11:53:07+02:00

The President of the Russian section of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), lawyer Vladimir Mikhailovich Novitsky , died suddenly and unexpectedly in the night of April 3 to 4, 2025 at the age of 68. The ISHR mourns the loss of a long-time colleague and good friend. Our thoughts are with his family and we express our deepest sympathy. Vladimir Nowitski, an expert in European legal history, was

ISHR mourns president of the Russian section, lawyer Vladimir Novitsky2025-04-07T11:53:07+02:00

International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) International Council Meeting Report

2025-04-08T19:44:39+02:00

The International Council Meeting of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) was convened in Bonn, Opening and Welcome During the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) International Council Meeting, Secretary General Matthias K. Boehning opened the proceedings with a warm welcome, expressing his appreciation for the unprecedented attendance, noting it was the highest ever for an ISHR meeting. He thanked all sections for their participation and emphasized the importance

International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) International Council Meeting Report2025-04-08T19:44:39+02:00

International Society for Human Rights: 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children must not become a ‘bargaining chip’ between Trump and Putin!

2025-03-28T19:42:41+01:00

The image was generated with the help of artificial intelligence. As the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR ) publishes its harrowing documentary ‘The Impact of Armed Conflict and Occupation on Children's Rights in Ukraine (24 February 2022 - 31 December 2024)’, the Trump administration under Elon Musk cancels a major Yale University programme to prosecute Putin's war crimes against 20,000 abducted Ukrainian

International Society for Human Rights: 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children must not become a ‘bargaining chip’ between Trump and Putin!2025-03-28T19:42:41+01:00

10 years since Nemtsov’s murder

2025-02-27T16:05:24+01:00

Today marks 10 years since that terrible evening in February, when Boris Nemtsov's life was cut short on the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge. Boris Nemtsov 10 years is a whole epoch, but the memory of him lives on, and with each passing year one feels more and more acutely what Russia could have been if it had not been for that fatal shot. A man who wasn't afraid to

10 years since Nemtsov’s murder2025-02-27T16:05:24+01:00

53rd Annual Conference of the ISHR

2025-02-26T08:22:50+01:00

53rd Annual Conference of the ISHR Strengthening democratic movements - overcoming dictatorships Once a year, we come together with members, partners, human rights activists, friends and interested parties from all over the world. We are in contact with people around the world who are involved in humanitarian aid and specific human rights work. Together, we are committed to upholding human dignity and

53rd Annual Conference of the ISHR2025-02-26T08:22:50+01:00

3 years of war in Ukraine

2025-02-21T13:59:19+01:00

3 years of war in Ukraine Human rights must not be reduced to a laughing stock of the European provinces. Europe must now urgently make up for its reprehensible failures and take tougher measures. The image has been generated using artificial intelligence.   Europe must look at these figures[1] today Three years ago, Ukraine was the largest country in geographical Europe, with a peaceful population of 40 million people striving

3 years of war in Ukraine2025-02-21T13:59:19+01:00

Today is Navalny’s memorial day

2025-02-16T18:10:46+01:00

16 February 2025 is the first anniversary of the death of Russia's main opposition figure, Alexei Navalny. Yulia Navalnaya urges not to give up and fight all those who cared about Alexei and his cause. Exactly one year ago, on 16 February, Vladimir Putin assassinated Alexei Navalny. Putin killed his main opponent. But Alexei's work continues. And his dream will become a reality: Russia will be free. I'm sure the

Today is Navalny’s memorial day2025-02-16T18:10:46+01:00

Moldovan citizens apply to the ECtHR three times more often than other European citizens

2025-02-09T11:37:28+01:00

According to an analysis by the Centre for Legal Resources of Moldova (CRJM), in 2024, Moldovan citizens will file three times more applications to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) than the European average. At the same time, the number of applications decreased by 44 per cent compared to 2023. According to CRJM, Moldova ranks 11th among Council of Europe member states in terms of the number of complaints

Moldovan citizens apply to the ECtHR three times more often than other European citizens2025-02-09T11:37:28+01:00
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