“Time to recognise that human rights principles apply also to
sexual orientation and gender identity”
[14/05/08
10:00] "Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people
have the same rights as others", recalls Commissioner Hammarberg
on the eve of the International Day against Homophobia. He points
to the relevance of the Yogyakarta Principles for the protection
of LGBT people’s basic human rights, and encourages all States to
build on them through concrete action. Read
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"Irena
Sendler - the good conscience of Poland"
[13/05/07 11:30] The message
that Irena Sendler has left this world brings a deep sorrow. But
also a reminder that one individual can mean so much for the rest
of us. As a young social worker in the occupied Poland she committed
herself to trying to save Jewish children from the nazi extermination
campaign. She joined the resistance and organised a group of women
who smuggled children to safety. It is estimated that more than
2.500 Jews survived thanks to her daring efforts.
(more...)
Commissioner Hammarberg had met Irena
Sendler in 2007.
Human
Rights Commissioner releases latest country reports
[30/04/08 16:00] The Commissioner
today presented his latest report on the human rights situation
in Armenia, Ireland and San Marino, to the Council of Europe Committee
of Ministers. Based on information gathered during official visits
in the countries between the end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008,
the reports also contains recommendations on specific issues.
Read report on Armenia
Read report on Ireland
Read report on San Marino
Commissioner
Hammarberg meets Putin and Medvedev
[25/04/08 16:00] Following
his visit to the North Caucasus, Commissioner Hammarberg was received
successively by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir
Putin, and the President elect, Dmitry Medvedev, at the Kremlin.
(more...)
The Human
Rights Commissioner in the North Caucasus and Moscow [07/05/08 09:00] Commissioner
Hammarberg visited the Russian Federation from 18 to 26 April. One
purpose was to review progress in the Chechen Republic, which had
been a region of major interest and concern for this institution
since its creation in 1999. The Commissioner went to Grozny and
Schhatoy, visited places of detention including ORB-2 and the Grozny
pre-trial detention centre (SIZO), hospitals, rehabilitation centres,
schools and the University. He also toured various sites of a major
reconstruction effort. He held talks with president Ramzan Kadyrov,
the president of the Supreme Court, the acting prosecutor of the
Republic, the Ombudsman and a large group of NGOs.
(more...)
Commissioner
Hammarberg calls for more protection from discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity
[17/04/08 10:00] “Since I
took up the office, I have been quite horrified by the extent of
homophobia in a number of countries in Europe”, said the Commissioner
in a video message shown at a Conference organised by the Alliance
of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) on the rights of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT). The event is held
today in the European Parliament in Brussels.
(more...)
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[14/05/08
10:00] "Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people
have the same rights as others", recalls Commissioner Hammarberg
on the eve of the International Day against Homophobia. He points
to the relevance of the Yogyakarta Principles for the protection
of LGBT people’s basic human rights, and encourages all States to
build on them through concrete action.
"Irena
Sendler - the good conscience of Poland"
Human
Rights Commissioner releases latest country reports
"Aged
people are too often ignored and denied their full human rights"
Commissioner
Hammarberg meets Putin and Medvedev
Commissioner
Hammarberg calls for more protection from discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity
26-27/05/08