Side event HRC 57 Arbitrary Detention in the UAE: Addressing the Crisis of Civil Society Suppression

Side event HRC 57 Arbitrary Detention in the UAE: Addressing the Crisis of Civil Society Suppression

On Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 1 p.m. in the Peace Palace (Room XXV) in Geneva, a side event will feature Joey Shea, Researcher at Human Rights Watch, Ahmed al-Nuaimi,  defendant in the UAE 94 trial, and Matthew Hedges, a British academic held in solitary confinement for nearly seven months. The panel will address serious concerns about arbitrary detention and the repression of civil society in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Les Dérives Sectaires en Santé : Une Analyse Comparative entre la France et la Suisse

Les Dérives Sectaires en Santé : Une Analyse Comparative entre la France et la Suisse

Dans un contexte où les dérives sectaires en matière de santé suscitent de plus en plus d’inquiétudes, un rapport captivant et rigoureusement documenté vient d’être publié, offrant une perspective comparative entre la France et la Suisse. Ce rapport, divisé en deux parties, est une lecture incontournable pour quiconque s’intéresse à la régulation des pratiques de soins non conventionnelles (PSNC) et aux dérives sectaires associées.

Franța – Raiduri ale poliției împotriva practicanților de yoga pașnici și abuzuri în arestul poliției

Franța – Raiduri ale poliției împotriva practicanților de yoga pașnici și abuzuri în arestul poliției

Pe 28 noiembrie 2023, imediat după ora 6 a.m., o echipă SWAT formată din aproximativ 175 de polițiști purtând măști negre, căști și veste antiglonț, a descins simultan în opt case și apartamente diferite din Paris și din împrejurimi, dar și din Nisa, fluturând puști semiautomate.

Aceste locuințe percheziționate, situate în diverse locuri plăcute și atractive, potrivite pentru vacanță, erau folosite pentru retrageri spirituale și de meditație de practicanți  yoga aflați în legătură cu Școala de yoga MISA din România. Printre aceștia se numărau experți IT, ingineri, designeri, artiști, medici, psihologi, profesori, studenți, elevi de liceu și așa mai departe.

UN Delegation Visits Bangladesh to Assess Potential Human Rights Probe

UN Delegation Visits Bangladesh to Assess Potential Human Rights Probe

A group, from the United Nations visited Bangladesh to investigate human rights violations. The visit aimed to assess the situation and decide if further investigation is necessary.

The delegations visit follows reports of government crackdowns on society and accusations of misconduct by authorities. Concerns about rights in Bangladesh were also raised during the countrys review at the UN Human Rights Council.

UN Report Exposes Alarming Erosion of Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

UN Report Exposes Alarming Erosion of Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

A recent report, from the United Nations has raised concerns about the deteriorating status of freedom in Sri Lanka. The report points out a trend of increasing limitations and bias against minority faith groups.

According to the report prepared by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief there is a reality unfolding for religious minorities in Sri Lanka. Through research and field investigations the document reveals human rights violations such as enforced closure of places of worship violent incidents targeting religious gatherings and systematic marginalization of non Buddhist communities.

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Insights, on Putting UNs Universal Periodic Review Suggestions into Practice

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Insights, on Putting UNs Universal Periodic Review Suggestions into Practice

A significant breakthrough has occurred as researchers from the Centre for Human Rights at Birmingham City University have carried out an investigation into the execution of recommendations stemming from the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The outcomes of this study provide perspectives on the obstacles and effective methods in implementing these crucial human rights suggestions.

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