Initiatives

Joint Letters

U.S. must reject Bahrain's nominee for the UN Human Rights Council

Sep 6 2012 - 11:49am

In the following letter, we urge the United States delegation to the United Nations to oppose the Bahraini government’s nomination of Saeed Mohammed al-Faihani for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee. His position on the committee would undercut U.S. efforts to bolster the reputation and credibility of that body and undermine the independence of the Advisory Committee.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Human Rights Defense, U.S. Foreign Policy, United Nations
Regions: 
Middle East and North Africa
Statements

Freedom House and CEPA: Closure of Embassy in Belarus Warrants Tough Response

Aug 9 2012 - 9:47am

The Lukashenka regime’s decision to force Sweden to close its embassy in Belarus for its support of human rights and alleged contact with opposition groups is the most recent example of the outrageous behavior of the government in Minsk and underscores the need to adopt stronger measures against Europe’s last dictatorship. Freedom House and the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) urge other European countries to show solidarity with Sweden in its efforts to draw attention to human rights abuses in Belarus.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Western Europe
Policy Briefs

Ten Critical Human Rights Challenges For The Next American President

Aug 2 2012 - 11:05am

More than a dozen of the nation’s leading human rights organizations and experts released a policy paper on 10 human rights priorities for the next administration. This paper serves as a roadmap to navigate increasingly complex foreign policy issues and strengthen the United States’ position as a global leader in human rights.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Human Rights Defense, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Statements

Statement of Civil Society Delegates from Southeast Asia to 2012 Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF)

Jul 31 2012 - 9:26am

In a statement released following the 2012 Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF), Southeast Asian civil society groups highlight increasing rights violations online and call for improvements to internet governance processes.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom
Testimonies

Russian Power, How Soft?

Jul 25 2012 - 5:00pm

Susan Corke's remarks on Russian "soft power" before the Central and East European Coalition on July 25th.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia
Testimonies

Threats to Worldwide Media Freedom

Jul 25 2012 - 1:00pm

Dr. Karin Deutsch Karlekar testifies before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on threats to worldwide media freedom.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Statements

Ukraine: The authorities should stop harassing independent television channel TVi

Jul 19 2012 - 4:57pm

We, the undersigned organisations, call on the Ukrainian authorities to stop the continued harassment of TVi, the country’s only independent television channel. We also call on them to ensure that media freedom and freedom of expression are respected in Ukraine.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia
Joint Letters

Request for a joint statement by UN Special Procedures Mandate Holders concerning the Boeung Kak Lake human rights defenders

Jun 25 2012 - 10:14am

The UN Special Procedures Mandate Holders requests a joint statement concerning the Boeung Kak Lake human rights defenders.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
Joint Letters

Request for observers to be sent to the appeal trial of the Boeung Kak Lake human rights defenders

Jun 25 2012 - 9:54am

A letter to the Cambodian ambassador requests observers be sent to the appeal trial of the Boeung Kak Lake human rights defenders.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
Joint Letters

Letter to Secretary Clinton Outlines Priorities For the 20th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Jun 20 2012 - 10:03am

Human rights groups' letter to Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton outlines priorities for the 20th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

 

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Internet Freedom, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy, United Nations

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