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Criminal prosecution in Russia for anti-war stance

ishr_online2024-12-19T16:47:24+01:00

The St. Petersburg-based public human rights organisation Civic Control has issued a report on the persecution of Russians under articles of the Criminal Code that have become a tool of repression for their anti-war stance. Moscow City Duma deputy Alexei Gorinov in court on charges of ‘spreading deliberately false information about the Russian army’. Moscow, 8 July 2022. REUTERS - Stringer A week after the start of the

Criminal prosecution in Russia for anti-war stanceishr_online2024-12-19T16:47:24+01:00

UN condemns human rights violations in Crimea

ishr_online2024-12-19T16:16:58+01:00

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the ‘Human Rights Situation in the Temporarily Occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol’ The document was supported by 81 countries, 14 voted against and 80 abstained. The document condemns the systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms recorded on the occupied territory of Ukraine by the Russian authorities. In particular, it refers to the harassment of Crimean

UN condemns human rights violations in Crimeaishr_online2024-12-19T16:16:58+01:00

Video of politician Alexei Navalny’s meetings with lawyers in the colony recorded on hidden camera

ishr_online2024-12-11T23:41:34+01:00

Alexei Navalny's team showed videos of meetings with lawyers in the penal colony recorded on a hidden camera Yulia Navalnaya said that the recordings were obtained after the announcement of a reward for any information about the murder of Aleksei in the colony. The hidden camerawork recorded the meetings of the oppositionist with lawyers Olga Mikhailova, Vadimim Kobzev and Alexey Liptser. "These videos should not exist at all," Navalnaya said:

Video of politician Alexei Navalny’s meetings with lawyers in the colony recorded on hidden cameraishr_online2024-12-11T23:41:34+01:00

10 December Human Rights Day

ishr_online2024-12-10T11:28:02+01:00

Human Rights Day is celebrated annually around the world on 10 December. It is timed to coincide with the date of adoption of one of the most significant global commitments in the world - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration was adopted by the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948. The Declaration articulated for the first time the fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

10 December Human Rights Dayishr_online2024-12-10T11:28:02+01:00

On the situation in Georgia

ishr_online2024-12-03T11:10:19+01:00

Following the 26 October election, which was rigged, de facto Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said he was suspending Georgia's EU accession talks until 2028. He also said that European politicians and bureaucrats use grants for blackmail, against the interests of Georgia. These statements caused great indignation among the Georgian population and many thousands of absolutely peaceful, spontaneous rallies began. In order to disperse peaceful demonstrations, law enforcement agencies began

On the situation in Georgiaishr_online2024-12-03T11:10:19+01:00

Become a Changemaker: Apply to the 2025 ISHR Ambassadors Program

ishr_online2024-11-22T13:19:13+01:00

Become a Changemaker: Apply to the 2025 ISHR Ambassadors Program Do you see challenges in your community that demand urgent action? Are you passionate about raising awareness for human rights issues, tackling climate change, or addressing inequality? Here’s your chance to make a difference. The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) invites you to apply for the 2025 Ambassadors Program—a fully remote opportunity to gain skills, connect with a global

Become a Changemaker: Apply to the 2025 ISHR Ambassadors Programishr_online2024-11-22T13:19:13+01:00

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice

ishr_online2024-11-05T16:47:25+01:00

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice, despite legal deficiencies, unbalanced media coverage and impact of foreign interference, international observers say The 3 November second round of Moldova’s presidential election was administered efficiently and professionally, and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, international observers said in a statement of preliminary findings and conclusions today. Candidates were able to campaign freely, but the quiet, ten-day campaign was marked by an

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choiceishr_online2024-11-05T16:47:25+01:00

Election manipulation in Georgia

ishr_online2024-10-29T16:09:20+01:00

The parliamentary elections in Georgia were marred by massive manipulation and disruption, including violations of the secrecy of the ballot, intimidation and violence against voters, journalists and observers, and bribery at polling stations. The IGFM does not recognise the election results and calls on the EU to clearly name this manipulation and impose sanctions on those responsible. Georgian IGFM section observes parliamentary elections ISHR: physical attacks, intimidation and

Election manipulation in Georgiaishr_online2024-10-29T16:09:20+01:00

ISHR Human Rights Day 2024 Webinar on “Equality”

ishr_online2024-10-29T15:15:56+01:00

Every year on the 10th of December, the World commemorates the Human Rights Day. This day is in honor of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a document that lays the founding principles in which the current modern Human Rights dispensation is based. In celebration of this year’s World Human Rights Day 2024, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) will host a virtual event

ISHR Human Rights Day 2024 Webinar on “Equality”ishr_online2024-10-29T15:15:56+01:00

ISHR Newsletter October 2024

ishr_online2024-10-17T13:56:00+02:00

Secretary General Matthias K. Boehning in the UN’s General Assembly Hall in New York © ISHR Dear members, friends, and partners of the International Society for Human Rights, the last few weeks have been full of events of global significance – both extremely worrying developments but also positive signs of international efforts for peace, understanding and respect for human rights. We are looking with great consternation towards the

ISHR Newsletter October 2024ishr_online2024-10-17T13:56:00+02:00