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Clinton told of Ireland's human rights failings
Source: The Irish Times
By Lara Marlow. THE DIRECTOR of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has asked US officials to question the Irish Government about its human rights record. Mark Kelly, an international human rights lawyer who lectures on human rights at UCD, met with the US…
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Continent Must Reinforce Human Rights, Ubuntu
Source: BuaNews (South Africa)
Original Source BuaNews (Tshwane) By Nthambeleni Gabara Pretoria There is a need to look at the human rights discourse and the African belief system in a complementary light, according to the National Heritage Council (NHC). Speaking at the two-day national debate to address African cultural…
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Human rights body must not face more cuts, says Minister
Source: The Irish Times
JAMIE SMYTH Social Affairs CorrespondentThe Irish Human Rights Commission should not face further cuts in funding in the forthcoming budget, Minister of State for Equality Mary White has said.Ms White said she would do her utmost to protect the commission, which faced cuts of 32…
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U.S. to Join U.N. Human Rights Council, Reversing Bush Policy
Source: The Washington Post
Original Source By Colum LynchWashington Post Staff Writer UNITED NATIONS, March 31 -- The Obama administration decided Tuesday to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, reversing a decision by the Bush administration to shun the United Nations' premier rights body to protest the influence of…
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SA is still faced with human rights challenges
Source: Bua News
by Gabi Khumalo Pretoria - South Africans are still faced with human rights challenges which have shifted them away from their culture and values, says South African Human Rights Commission Chairperson Jody Kollapen. Speaking at the 3rd Human Rights Conference on Tuesday, Mr Kollapen said…
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Merger of five rights bodies in doubt
Source: Irish Times
by DEAGLAN de BREADUN SERIOUS DOUBT has arisen over proposals to merge five human rights and equality bodies as a costsaving measure in the forthcoming budget. There are strong indications that the merger will either be abandoned or else implemented in a much-modified form. High-level…
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Making a Difference: Capturing the Learning from The Atlantic Philanthropies Human Rights Program in Ireland
Source: Brian Harvey
When Atlantic began its human rights work in Ireland in 2004, it faced strong resistance at the governmental and judicial levels to the idea of setting down such rights in legislation. Still, the foundation saw signs that suggested that the right kinds of investments —…
Resource type: Research Report
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Amnesty Welcomes Ireland's Intent to New Human Rights Treaty
Source: Amnesty International Ireland
Amnesty International Ireland has warmly welcomed the announcement today that the Irish Government has decided to sign a new human rights treaty, which should strengthen protections for people living in Ireland. The treaty establishes a system to allow people living in Ireland whose rights like housing,…
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US Human Rights Fund
The USHRF has helped build the capacity of social justice groups like the Border Network for Human Rights, to use a human rights framework in their advocacy and organising efforts across the country. USHRF makes grants in four priority areas: human rights training and education,…
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Groups Call For Human Rights Act Amendment
Source: Bernews
The Centre for Justice in collaboration with Amnesty International Bermuda, the Human Rights Commission,Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda, The Vision Ministry and Two Words and a Comma have produced a booklet calling on the new government to amend the Human Rights Act to include protection from…
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