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Maldives: Tolerance

Posted by Rezwan on 20/11/2009

Jadulla Jameel at Madulu Blog comments: “In Maldivian society, as in rest of the world we need more tolerance and respect towards each other. Then and only then, we will be able coexist peacefully in the present and in future.”

English Human Rights Maldives Roundups South Asia

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Uzbekistan: Ensure Fair Appeal for Human Rights Defender

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 20/11/2009

(New York) - Uzbek authorities should ensure that an appeal hearing that began today for a human rights advocate is fair and independent, Human Rights Watch said. The activist, Farkhad Mukhtarov, was convicted of criminal charges in a trial that appeared to have been politically motivated, and he w ...

Press release Europe/Central Asia Human Rights Defenders Uzbekistan

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France: Inadequate Plan for Migrant Children at Airport

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 20/11/2009

(Paris) -The French Immigration Minister's proposals to address the needs of unaccompanied migrant children held at transit zones, especially airports, falls short of bringing France into compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Human Rights Watch said today. The treaty, t ...

Press release Children's Rights Europe/Central Asia France Human Rights in the European Union Refugees and Migrants

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Brazil: Do banks have metal or melanin detector doors?

Posted by Paula Góes on 19/11/2009

Most banks in Brazil use revolving doors with metal detectors. But are they being used as an excuse to discriminate against people? A citizen media video reveals at least one case.

Americas Brazil General Human Rights Portuguese Racism Video Weblog

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Morocco: Reverse Expulsion of Sahrawi Activist

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 19/11/2009

(New York) - Morocco must reverse its expulsion of Sahrawi rights activist Aminatou Haidar and allow her to enter her country of nationality, Human Rights Watch said today. Spain must intercede with Morocco to ensure her return, Human Rights Watch added. read more

Press release Free Expression Human Rights Defenders ICCPR Middle East/N. Africa Morocco/Western Sahara

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