April 27, 2017

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Mexico: Senate’s approval of new law on enforced disappearances is a step forward which must be finalized soon

A bill on enforced disappearances approved today by the Mexican Senate could represent a step forward in the fight to...

Chad: Hissène Habré appeal ruling closes dark chapter for victims

Following today’s Extraordinary African Chambers appeal judgment in Senegal upholding the conviction of the former Chadian President Hissène Habré for...

120,000 Canadians call for immediate action to protect the environment and human rights from disastrous impacts of the Site C dam

Citizens’ groups, Indigenous peoples, human rights and environmental organizations are asking British Columbia MPs to take a message to Ottawa....

Afghanistan: Civilian casualties show how unsafe it is for refugees to be returned

Attacks on civilians in the first three months of this year and the inability of the Afghan government to ensure...

UN Permanent Forum Joint Statement on Sustainable Development

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Sixteenth Session Thursday April 27, 2017 Agenda Item 4 Speaker: Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild...

Mexico: New torture law, glimmer of hope that must translate into justice

Mexico’s new General Law on Torture is a welcome step forward to tackle the country´s human rights crisis. Authorities must...

Hong Kong: Nine arrested in authorities’ retaliatory campaign against pro-democracy activists

The arrest of nine Hong Kong pro-democracy activists is the latest sign the authorities are intent on punishing dissenting voices...

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