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Accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka (HRC43, 2020, Joint-OS)
IMADR delivered the joint oral statement on “Accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka” at the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. Co-sponsors of the statement are: Amnesty International; Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA); CIVICUS; Franciscans International; Human Rights Watch; IMADR; International Service for Human Rights (ISHR); and Minority Rights Group International ——— Joint Oral Statement: 43rd session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: General Debate on reports and oral updates of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General 28 February 2020 Madam President, We are deeply concerned by indicators of a significant backsliding on human rights […]February 28, 2020 -
HRC43 Side Event: Sri Lanka: A failure of justice (28 February)
Side event on “Sri Lanka: A failure of justice” is held by 10 human rights NGOs including IMADR at the 4erdt session of the Human Rights Council from 13:00, Friday 28th February at Room XXIII in Palais des Nations. For further information, click on the flyer below.February 27, 2020 -
Japan: Joint NGO report to CEDAW on multiple forms of discrimination
For the adoption of a list of issues prior to reporting for Japan by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) during the 77th Pre-Sessional Working Group (2 – 6 March 2020), IMADR and its partner NGOs submitted a joint NGO report on multiple forms of discrimination against women in Japan on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, descent, nationality and/or disabilities. Download the report (English / Japanese) NGOs listed below prepared the joint report. Forum on Minority Women (Women Division of Buraku Liberation League (BLL), Ainu Women Association, Apeuro Zainichi Korean Women Network and IMADR) Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan (SMJ) Japan Network Against Trafficking […]February 7, 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 -
UN: CERD adopted concluding observations on Cambodia, Colombia, Ireland, Israel and Uzbekistan
On the 13th of December, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) concluded its 100th session. At the session, CERD adopted concluding observations on Cambodia, Colombia, Ireland, Israel and Uzbekistan. *Recommendations with asterisks [*] are one-year follow-up recommendations. To celebrate the 100th session, the Committee convened a special meeting where IMADR delivered a joint NGO statement. The Committee also adopted guidelines on reprisals against human rights defenders. The Meeting with NGOs to discuss working methods and other relevant matters was held on 9th December On inter-state communications, the Committee adopted decisions that it has jurisdictions regarding the communication submitted by the State of Palestine against the State of Israel. The Committee will […]December 17, 2019 -
Human rights and minority language education in the Asia Pacific region (FMI12, 2019, OS)
IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Human rights and minority language education in the Asia Pacific region” at the 12nd session of the Forum on Minority Issues. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 12th session of the Forum on Minority Issues – Education, Language and the Human Rights of Minorities 28-29 November 2019 IMADR would like to congratulate the Special Rapporteur for the first Asia-Pacific Regional Forum, which emphasized the principle that the rights of linguistic minorities are human rights. The Forum in Bangkok also shed light on achievements and challenges unique to the region. Minorities in Sri Lanka struggle with educational and linguistic […]November 28, 2019 -
Joint Statement – As the UN anti-racism committee starts its 100th session, NGOs celebrate achievements and stress enormous challenges ahead
Joint Statement As the UN anti-racism committee starts its 100th session, NGOs celebrate achievements and stress enormous challenges ahead Geneva, Switzerland. 25 November 2019 – As the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) begins its 100th session today, the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race & Equality), the International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) and Minority Rights Group International (MRG) recall that this Committee has set key milestones for the fight against racism and racial discrimination across the world, and yet stress the enormous challenges in realizing the ambition of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of […]November 25, 2019 -
Beijing+25 Regional CSO Forum Workshop: Minority Women – 25 Years as Agents of Change Together (26 November)
Together with the International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN), IMADR is holding a workshop on “Minority Women: 25 Years as Agents of Change Together” at the Beijing+25 Regional CSO Forum in Bangkok from 10:45 (GMT+7), Tuesday 26th November at Room MR-A in the United Nations Convention Centre (UNCC). For further information, click on the flyer below.November 22, 2019 -
IMADR submission to UN Special Rapporteur on racism – Role of bots in racist hate speech
In response to the call for submissions for her next thematic report on new information technologies, racial equality, and non-discrimination, IMADR submitted the information to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Ms. E. Tendayi Achiume. The submission focuses on the role of bots in racist hate speech in the online space. Download our submission hereNovember 15, 2019 -
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 -
IMADR Inputs to Human Rights Council Advisory Committee’s study on the total elimination of racism
In response to the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee’s outline for its study on “A global call for the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action”, IMADR provided inputs highlighting the States’ ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and the cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Download our submission hereOctober 22, 2019 -
Arbitrary detention in Okinawa, Japan (HRC42, 2019, OS)
IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Arbitrary detention in Okinawa, Japan” at the 42nd session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. All Okinawa Council for Human Rights (AOCHR), an NGO without ECOSOC consultative status, supported the statement. ——— Oral Statement: 42nd session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention 13 September 2019 Speaker: Taisuke KOMATSU Thank you Mr. President, We thank the Working Group for its continuous efforts to respond to human rights violations suffered by persons deprived of liberty and drawing the attention of States and the international community to their situations. We […]September 13, 2019 -
Enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka (HRC42, 2019, Joint-OS)
IMADR delivered the joint oral statement with Franciscans International on “Enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka” at the 42nd session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Joint Oral Statement: 42nd session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances and the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence 11 September 2019 Speaker: Taisuke KOMATSU (IMADR) Thank you Mr. President, We thank the Working Group for its follow-up report on Sri Lanka. This month marks the two years anniversary of the legislative establishment of the Office on […]September 11, 2019 -
High Commissioner’s oral update and Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka and migration (HRC42, 2019, OS)
IMADR delivered the oral statement on “High Commissioner’s oral update and Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka and migration” at the 42nd session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 42nd session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: General Debate – Oral update by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 11 September 2019 Speaker: Taisuke KOMATSU Thank you Mr. President, We share the High Commissioner’s concerns on the negative impacts of climate change on the enjoyment of human rights which are disproportionately affecting marginalised and discriminated groups such as indigenous peoples, minorities and migrants. We echo the High Commissioner […]September 11, 2019 -
UN: CERD adopted concluding observations on the Czech Republic, El Salvador, Iceland, Mexico, Mongolia, Poland and the State of Palestine
On the 29th of August, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) concluded its 99th session. At the session, CERD adopted concluding observations on the Czech Republic, El Salvador, Iceland, Mexico, Mongolia, Poland and the State of Palestine. *Recommendations with asterisks [*] are one-year follow-up recommendations. Concluding observations, reports of the States parties and other stakeholders are available at the OHCHR website . Video archives of the public meetings with the States parties can be accessed at UN Web TV . On inter-state communications , the Committee adopted decisions that it has jurisdictions regarding the communications submitted by Qatar against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and against […]August 30, 2019
