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April 2, 2016

On 2nd April, we have issued our new issue of E-CONNECT. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, you ca do it from here! Back number is also available.

Feature story

“Challenges of Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka”, UN Human Rights Council must stay engaged

Sri Lanka_Justice_Groundviews On 17th of March, jointly with Franciscans International and Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), IMADR held a side event at the Human Rights Council to share civil society perspectives on the ongoing process to address past crimes and violations. The event called for continuing engagement of the international community. More >>

UN asks Japan to protect and promote the rights of indigenous and minority women

Ainu woman_awee_19 On 16th of February, UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) expressed concern on the situation of indigenous and minority women in Japan who belong to Ainu, Buraku and Zainichi Korean communities. The Committee issued strong recommendations to advance their status and protect them from violence and harmful practices. More >>

Universal Periodic Review: Nepal must fulfill its promise to eradicate caste discrimination

Nepal earthquake 2015_Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi-UNDP Nepal On 16th of March, the Human Rights Council adopted the report of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nepal. The government accepted nine recommendations related to caste under the category of “already implemented or in the process of implementation”. Pointing to the weak rule of law and the experience of discrimination in relief efforts after the Earthquake, IMADR and Dalit rights organisations demand Nepal to fully implement the recommendations through effective legal and policy measures while ensuring transparency and the inclusion of Dalits in the design of a national action plan to combat caste discrimination. More >>

IMADR in the world

Human Rights Council discussed the incompatibility between democracy and racism While governments reaffirmed their commitment to fight against racism and promote democracy, IMADR brought a concern on the lack of implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and its article 4 to combat racist ideology. More >>

IMADR and its concerns

Milestone UN report on caste discrimination UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Rita Izsák presented her epoch report on “Minorities and discrimination based on caste and analogous systems of inherited status”. IMADR underlined the continuing Buraku discrimination in Japan. More >>

IMADR at the UN

CERD holds the 89th session In April, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) will examine the periodic reports of of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Namibia, Oman, Rwanda and Spain. More >>

Publication

ICERD and CERD: A Guide for Civil Society Actors More >>

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【HRC62 Side Event】Caste, Gender and Power: #DalitVoicesForJustice

IMADR is co-sponsoring the side event on “Caste, Gender and Power: #DalitVoicesForJustice” at the 62th session of Human Rights Council. Date : 2 July 2026 at 14:00 (CET) Place: Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva Bringing together young #DalitVoicesforJustice, human rights experts, civil society and Member States, the event will highlight the need to explicitly address caste and gender discrimination as a root cause of widespread human rights violations. Panellists for this event come from all over South Asia and will share their experiences from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan, putting forward concrete recommendations for sustainable change. ＜Speakers＞ Ashwini K.P. – UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, […]

June 18, 2026

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

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