Submission of an amicus brief to the Colombian Constitutional Court with regards to prior consent of communities affected by major mining or other economic projects to be conducted on their lands or territories. This brief is also available in Spanish.
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2011
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28 Jul 2011 |
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27 Jul 2011 The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) expresses deep concern at recent events in Malawi surrounding the 20 July 2011 civil society protests against a range of Malawi Government policies, and their impact on Malawians’ fundamental human rights to lawfully protest and assemble.
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21 Jul 2011 The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) expresses deep concern at recent events in Malawi surrounding the 20 July 2011 civil society protests against a range of Malawi Government policies, and their impact on Malawians’ fundamental human rights to lawfully protest and assemble. The BHRC stands with the United Nations, the UK government and others in condemning attempts by the Malawi government to disrupt the lawfully organised protests, both through the law courts and through the apparent use of intimidation by armed ruling-party paramilitaries. |
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16 Jun 2011 The State shall ensure the elimination of every discrimination against women and also ensure the protection of the rights of the woman and the child as stipulated in international declarations and conventions. |
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31 May 2011 The BHRC sends a letter of concern to the Nepali government regarding the prolonged lack of arrest and prosecution of the responsible individuals in the case of Arjun Bahadur Lama. |
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25 May 2011 I am writing on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC). The BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales. It is an independent body primarily concerned with the protection of the rights of advocates and judges around the world. |
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9 May 2011 The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) expresses deep concern at recent events and their impact on upholding fundamental freedoms and human rights and the respect for the rule of law in Uganda. |
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9 May 2011 |
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21 Apr 2011 Internship: blasphemy law review |
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11 Apr 2011 The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) condemns the excessive use of force by Iraqi security personnel against unarmed Iranian refugees at Camp Ashraf in Diyala province around 60 km north of Baghdad in Iraq. Camp Ashraf, home to approximately 3,400 Iranian refugees, including 1,000 women, came under attack by Iraqi security forces at 4:45 am local time on Friday, 8 April. The Camp residents, all of whom are recognised as Protected Persons under the Fourth Geneva Convention, were shot at indiscriminately and attacked by Iraqi soldiers. |
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