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Racial discrimination in Brazil (HRC48, 2021, Joint-OS)
Together with the Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race and Equality), the joint oral statement with IMADR and Minority Rights Group International on “Racial discrimination in Brazil” was delivered at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Joint Oral Statement: 48th session of the Human Rights Council – 48th Session 4 October, 2021 Item 9: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Madam President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her presentation. We welcome her continuing engagement with the Government of Brazil, civil society and racialised […]October 4, 2021 -
UN human rights system and racial discrimination including caste-based discrimination (HRC48, 2021, OS)
Together with the International Dalit Solidarity Network, IMADR delivered the oral statement on “UN human rights system and racial discrimination including caste-based discrimination” at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 48th session of the Human Rights Council Item 5: Interactive Dialogue with the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee 30 September 2021 Madam Chair, We thank the Advisory Committee for presenting its study on racial equality. We agree with the Committee that the reporting procedure of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) remains unfulfilled, despite their role in monitoring and assisting States for the […]September 30, 2021 -
Accountability and enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka (HRC48, 2021, Joint-OS)
IMADR delivered the joint oral statement on “Accountability and enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka” at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Joint Oral Statement: 48th session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence 16 September 2021 Madam President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting the follow-up report on Sri Lanka. The response of the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) fails to share a concrete action plan to address the challenges identified by the Special Rapporteur. Almost all the activities of […]September 16, 2021 -
High Commissioner’s oral updates on Afghanistan and Sri Lanka (HRC48, 2021, OS)
IMADR delivered the oral statement on “High Commissioner’s oral updates on Afghanistan and Sri Lanka” at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 48th session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: General Debate on the High Commissioner’s oral updates 14 September 2021 Madam President, At the outset, we echo the High Commissioner’s concerns on the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan and regret that this Council failed to adopt a robust resolution at the special session. We joined the open appeal[1] for the creation of an independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan to protect the rights of […]September 15, 2021 -
Regional Webinar: “Bringing Stakeholders Together Against Hate Speech” (7 October 2021)
The Organising Committee for East Asia regional consultation invites you to the 3rd webinar of the online series on Racism in East Asia – “Bringing Stakeholders Together Against Hate Speech” on 7 October 2021 at 16h00 – 18h00 (ROK/JPN)/ 15h00 – 17h00 (HK). The Organising Committee comprises of: International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR); Japan NGO Network for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ERD Net); and the South Korean NGO Coalition for Monitoring the Domestic Implementation of the CERD. Speakers Republic of Korea – Youngtaek Oh, Investigator, National Human Rights Commission, Discrimination Remedy Bureau – Chulhyo Kim, Research Fellow, Jeonbuk National University, Social Science Research Institute […]September 14, 2021 -
Open Appeal: Create UN Investigative Mechanism on Afghanistan
9 September 2021 Open appeal to UN Member States to ensure the adoption of a resolution creating an investigative mechanism on Afghanistan at the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council We, the undersigned organisations, write to urge UN Member States to ensure the adoption of a robust resolution to establish a Fact-Finding Mission or similar independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan as a matter of priority at the upcoming 48th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). We express our profound regret at the failure of the recent HRC special session on Afghanistan to deliver a credible response to the escalating human rights crisis gripping the country. […]September 13, 2021 -
CERD 104th session summary: Lebanon and the Netherlands
On the 25th of August, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) concluded its 104th session. In this session, the Committee adopted concluding observations on Lebanon and the Netherlands, and the list of issues prior to reporting (LOIPR) on India. It adopted the internal guidelines on the elaboration of General Recommendations. In accordance with its follow-up procedure, The Committee issued follow-up letters to Colombia, El Salvador, Lithuania and Uzbekistan. Read our summary of the follow-up letters. The Committee sent letters to Brazil, India, and the United States of America under its Early Warning and Urgent Action procedure. Concluding observations, reports of the States parties and other stakeholders are […]September 2, 2021 -
UN: CERD follow-up letters to Colombia, El Salvador, Lithuania and Uzbekistan
At the 104th session which took place online from 9th to 25th August, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) adopted follow-up letters to Colombia, El Salvador, Lithuania and Uzbekistan. Within one year of the adoption of concluding observations, States parties are requested to provide information on the implementation of specific recommendations identified by the CERD (follow-up recommendations), in accordance with Article 9 (1) of the Convention and rule 65 of the rules of procedure. One of the three categories (satisfactory; partially satisfactory; and unsatisfactory) is applied by the CERD to assess information from States parties on the implementation of follow-up recommendations. The table below shows the […]September 1, 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 -
Submissions – 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA)
In response to the call for inputs for her next General Assembly report on the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), IMADR made two submissions to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Ms. E. Tendayi Achiume. Submission focused on the States’ cooperation with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and the promotion of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Download Joint submission with International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) focused on discrimination based on descent. DownloadAugust 4, 2021 -
Sri Lanka: Release Hejaaz Hizbullah and others denied due process under abusive law
Release Hejaaz Hizbullah and Others Denied Due Process under Abusive Law 28 July 2021 We, the undersigned organisations express deep concern for the ongoing detention of lawyer and minority and civic rights activist Hejaaz Hizbullah, who has been held under Sri Lanka’s notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for 15 months. In the absence of any credible evidence presented before a court of law, Hejaaz Hizbullah should be released immediately and unconditionally. Hejaaz Hizbullah was arrested on April 14, 2020 under the PTA. He was accused by the police of aiding and abetting Inshaf Ahamed (who was involved in the April 21, 2019 bombings), an accusation that has since been […]July 28, 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 -
Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Minority Issues: Conflict Prevention and the Protection of the Human Rights of Minorities (7-8 September, Online)
IMADR is partnering with the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Dr Fernand de Varennes and Tom Lantos Institute to organise the third Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Minority Issues on “Conflict Prevention and the Protection of the Human Rights of Minorities” (7 – 8 September, Online). Participation is open to individuals involved in minority issues in the Asia-Pacific region only (list of countries), and with a clear focus and expertise on the theme of the Forum. All individual participants must register online here (Registration is open until 11pm (CET) on Wednesday 1st September 2021). Detailed information is available in the Call for participationJuly 7, 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 -
HRC47 Side Event: African, Extracontinental and Afro-descent Migration in Latin America (7 July 2021)
IMADR is co-sponsoring the online side event on “African, Extracontinental and Afro-descent Migration in Latin America” at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council from 17:00 (CET), Wednesday 7th July. This event is organised by Franciscans International and Franciscan Network on Migration and co-sponsored by IMADR and CONNECTAS. Register in advance to receive a Zoom link For further information, click on the flyer below. The flyer is also available in Spanish and PortugueseJune 30, 2021
