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Newsletter E-CONNECT No.40 is out
Feature story CERD 107th session From 8th to 30th August 2022, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) held its 107th session and reviewed implementation status of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) in Azerbaijan, Benin, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Suriname, United States of America, and Zimbabwe. The Committee also sent letters to Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Colombia under its Early Warning and Urgent Action procedure, and released a statement on the events at the Moroccan-Spanish border. On 23 August 2022, the Committee held its Day of General Discussion on racial discrimination and right to health as a part of drafting process of its General Recommendation N° 37. More>> Passing away of Professor Mushakoji Professor Kinhide Mushakoji has exerted himself […]December 6, 2022 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.39 is out
On the 20th of May, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story CERD 106th session From 11th to 29th April 2022, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) held its 106th session and reviewed implementation status of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) in Cameroon, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Luxembourg. CERD also examined follow-up reports of Czech Republic, Ireland and Peru. A statement on the lack of equitable and non-discriminatory access to COVID vaccines was adopted under the Committee’s Early Warning and Urgent Acton […]May 20, 2022 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.38 is out
On the 14th of December, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story New! Child-friendly International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and its standards On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), IMADR and Child Rights Connect launched the child-friendly ICERD and its standards. Developed through consultations with children from various regions, the document is designed as a practical tool to promote awareness of the general public, especially children and youth, on the international human rights […]December 14, 2021 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.37 is out
On the 14th of October, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story Regressing trends in accountability for enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka At the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence presented his follow-up report on Sri Lanka. Together with Amnesty International and Forum Asia, IMADR raised alarm over a series of negative developments in accountability for enforced disappearances in the country, including the independence and function of the Office on Missing Persons […]October 14, 2021 -
Joint NGO Statement: Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan
17 August 2021 The undersigned organizations express their concern about the rapidly unfolding developments occurring in Afghanistan, including the entrance of Taliban troops in the capital Kabul on 15 August in violation of their February 2020 agreement with the government of the United States of America, the exile of President Ashraf Ghani, and growing numbers of refugees as thousands attempt to flee to neighboring countries. We regret that such circumstances occurred as the authorities and concerning parties failed to ensure a smooth transition of power. We are foremost deeply worried about the well-being of the people of Afghanistan left behind after the departure of USA, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) […]August 17, 2021 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.36 is out
On the 27th of July, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story 2021 CERD election – Need for greater geographic diversity and competition in future On 24 June 2021, States parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) renewed half of the membership of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). In a joint communiqué, IMADR, Minority Rights Group International (MRG) and the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race & Equality) welcomed the continuation of gender […]July 27, 2021 -
Accountability for violent and racist police practices against the Afro-Brazilians (HRC47, 2021, Joint-OS)
Together with the Marielle Franco Institute and the Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race and Equality), the joint oral statement with IMADR and Minority Rights Group International on “Accountability for violent and racist police practices against the Afro-Brazilians” was delivered at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Human Rights Council – 47th Session Monday 12th July 2021 Interactive Dialogue – Item 9 Speaker: Anielle Franco Madam President, Black Lives Matter. This statement is submitted by IMADR, MRG, together with the Marielle Franco Institute and Race and Equality. We thank the High Commissioner for taking up […]July 12, 2021 -
Dalit women in India and the socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (HRC47, 2021, OS)
Together with the International Dalit Solidarity Network and the National Council of Women Leaders, IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Dalit women in India and the socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic” at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 47th session of the Human Rights Council Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women – Gender-equal socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic 6 July 2021 Madam Chair, Dalit women in India face a triple burden of caste, class and gender. They do not yield any power and status in the society. According to the fourth […]July 6, 2021 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.35 is out
On the 31st of March, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story UN decides to gather and preserve evidence of human rights violations in Sri Lanka for future accountability Last week, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka to strengthen the capacity of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to collect, consolidate, analyze and preserve evidence for future accountability processes for gross violations of human rights or serious violations of international humanitarian law. In her report on Sri Lanka, the […]March 31, 2021 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.34 is out
On the 19th of December, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story New UN expert guidelines on preventing and combating racial profiling The General Recommendation No.36 on “Preventing and Combating Racial Profiling by Law Enforcement Officials” was recently adopted by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). It clarifies the human rights obligations under the Convention as well as a definition of racial profiling. The Committee paid a particular attention to racial bias and discrimination in algorithmic profiling, highlighting one of the major challenges posed by […]December 21, 2020 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.33 is out
On the 22nd of October, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story Over 500 NGOs call for resumption of country monitoring by UN human rights treaty bodies 522 organisations from all regions joined the civil society letter to urge the Human Rights Treaty Bodies and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to schedule State reviews no later than 2021 and communicate clearly to civil society in advance about their up-coming work. The letter expresses concerns on the increasing backlog and protection gap due to […]October 22, 2020 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.32 is out
On the 24th of June, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story UN Human Rights Council addressed systemic racism and police brutality against people of African descent The Human Rights Council held the urgent debate in response to the police killing of George Floyd in the United States and protests around the world. Prior to the debate, a joint statement by 47 UN experts and a statement by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) were issued concerning the situation of the United States. Following the […]June 25, 2020 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No.31 is out
On the 1st of April, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story States must support Afro-descendant human rights defenders to fight racism and discrimination On the occasion of the Human Rights Council debate on the midterm review of the International Decade for People of African Descent, IMADR jointly called on States to support civil society, in particular Afro-descendant human rights defenders, in the efforts to combat racism and discrimination in the statement with Minority Rights Group International and the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race & […]April 1, 2020 -
[POSTPONED] CERD 101st session: Denmark, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Singapore and Switzerland (April – May 2020)
!!! Due to the situation concerning COVID-19, treaty bodies sessions are postponed until the end of May, including the 101st session of CERD. At its 101st session from 20th April to 8th May 2020, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) will consider the situation of racial discrimination in following six countries. Civil society organisations (CSOs) are encouraged to submit information on Denmark, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Singapore and Switzerland. If you are a CSO participating in the forthcoming session and wishes to receive practical information, contact us at: geneva[@]imadr.org (remove “[]” when you send e-mail) Practical Information Deadline for NGO alternative reports for the country reviews: 27 March 2020 Deadline for […]January 7, 2020 -
Newsletter E-CONNECT No. 30 is out
On the 24th of October, we released our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you can do it from here! Back number is also available. Feature story Global civil society proposes stronger UN treaty body system In the lead up to the UN General Assembly’s review of the human rights treaty body system in 2020, civil society organisations from different parts of the world made joint proposals to strengthen the system. The proposals illustrate a model of the reporting procedures with the introduction of a fixed calender which are accessible to rights holders, responsive to victims of human rights violations, and ensure that all […]October 24, 2019 -
Civil Society Proposals – Towards a strengthened UN treaty body system
In the lead up to the UN General Assembly’s review of the human rights treaty body system in 2020, civil society organisations from different parts of the world made joint proposals to strengthen the system. The proposals illustrate a model of the reporting procedures with the introduction of a fixed calender which are accessible to rights holders, responsive to victims of human rights violations, and ensure that all governments uphold their treaty obligations. TB-Net (NGO Network on UN Treaty Bodies), which IMADR is a member, held a series of consultations with civil society organisations from the national, regional and international levels to lead the development of the proposals. Download the […]October 23, 2019