human rights Human Rights, Democracy and Displacement in Georgia By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Event Information November 19, 20109:00 AM - 10:30 AM ESTRoot RoomCarnegie Endowment for International Peace1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC Register for the EventSince the conflicts over Abkhazia and South Ossetia in the early 1990s, violence has erupted several times in Georgia, most notably in August 2008. Large-scale human rights violations characterized the August 2008 war, including the displacement of almost 150,000 people. By the time the fighting ended, Georgia had lost the last areas it controlled in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and Russia subsequently recognized the independence of both. While most of those displaced in the August 2008 war have returned, over 200,000 people from earlier conflicts remain displaced.On November 19, the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement will host a discussion of current issues around human rights, democracy and displacement in Georgia. The event will feature a presentation by Tinatin Khidasheli, international secretary of the Republican Party of Georgia, and Giorgi Chkheidze, executive director of the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association. Following their remarks, Sam Patten, senior program manager for Eurasia at Freedom House, and Nadine Walicki, country analyst for the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, will join the discussion. Senior Fellow Elizabeth Ferris, co-director of the Brookings-Bern Project, will provide introductory remarks and moderate the discussion. After the program, panelists will take audience questions. Audio Human Rights, Democracy and Displacement in Georgia Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20101119_georgia_human_rights Full Article
human rights Ferguson Incident and America’s Image in Africa: Social Media Weighs in on Race and Human Rights By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:48:00 -0400 The full story of the killing of Michael Brown, a young, black, unarmed man shot by a policeman in Ferguson, Missouri, is still unfolding—and the truth will not be known for some time. It is only after full investigations are completed that an objective evaluation of the incident can be made. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that the killing of the young man was unfortunate and has generated a serious debate about race relations in America, and on the relations between police and the communities that they are supposed to protect. The riots and massive looting portrayed not only the extent of criminality in America’s inner cities, but also the economic marginalization of the minority communities. Coming not long after the successful U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington, the Ferguson incident and the follow-up demonstrations have been rather unfortunate in as far as how Africans view America—in a way questioning America’s standing as a protector of human rights. The hostility towards the United States in regard to its treatment of African-Americans has dominated social media with claims that the incident shows that America should not claim leadership when it comes to human rights. Such criticisms by many other countries, including Russia and China, are widespread. I was particularly surprised by the comments in the Kenyan media coverage of this topic. Here are some statements on the topic by readers of the most popular paper there—the Daily Nation: The US is a community fueled by hate. They claim not to be racist yet most of them are racist to the core including the black Americans. Yet they want to dictate and lecture us about human rights." Still waiting for GOK [Government of Kenya] to issue travel advisory to the U.S." (This is an apparent reference to the fact that the United States government issues travel advisories to countries like Kenya when such incidents occur and there are riots.) Extra judicial killing. Let UN order an independent investigation & file handed to ICC (international Criminal Court) for prosecution of the culprits. US justice system is biased against its own black community." (The U.S. and human rights organizations have been critical of many countries for extra-judicial killings and have called for the prosecution of government officials in Africa at the International Criminal Court for such actions.) U.S. preaches democracy and good governance all over the world but lo and behold, Ferguson has exposed the preacher who cannot take care of business in his backyard." Has the Kenyan ambassador issued a statement yet? The US must have a coalition government so as to end the violence. It will no longer be business as usual. We will have only necessary contact. Choices have consequences." (This statement is in reference to the U.S. government’s actions following the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya.) In the USA, they give absolute rights to women, children and pets, the men are left on their own, owe [sic] un to you if you happen to be a young black man. You are as good as dead." Scanning media in other African countries, the same kind of reactions are evident. While some opinions differ, the general sentiment expressed in social media is that the United States remains a divided country and thus lacks moral authority to “lecture” Africans on human rights and tribalism. To an extent, these sentiments expressed by Africans are misguided and are largely a gross exaggeration of the character of American society. The views expressed in the media portray an American society that is totally divided across racial lines, which Africans often equate to tribalism on their own continent. They see the economic desperation of many African-Americans as a reflection of a society that has continued to deny a large section of its people opportunities for advancement. All these views, right or wrong, weaken America’s standing among Africans and undermine the country’s ability to influence policy on human rights and governance in the continent. Such incidents give solace to dictators that undertake gross violations of human rights through extrajudicial killings. Many Africans consider the U.S. judicial system to be discriminatory against black men. They also cite biases in many previous cases of police killings of black men. The Zimmerman case in Florida is commonly used in the African media as an example of such incidents where they feel justice did not prevail. But American global leadership in the advancement of human rights and ensuring equal protection under the law—and also in opening up opportunities for all groups—remains critically important. Through fair and transparent adjudication of the Ferguson case, the U.S. will be in a position to demonstrate to the Africans and others who have been critical of the state of affairs in this country that the U.S. remains a country governed by the rule of law. Still, the issue of poverty among some communities gives the U.S. a bad name as a country where a large segment of the population is economically marginalized. As the U.S. encourages Africans to build united and inclusive societies, it should be cognizant of the fact that its voice will carry more weight and be respected if Africans see the same happening in United States. Authors Mwangi S. Kimenyi Full Article
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human rights The human rights of marginalized groups are more than just “identity politics” By feministing.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:01:34 +0000 Last month, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke in a notably all-white panel at a Sanders Institute conference, and reiterated a frequent talking point of his, as well as many in his sect of often white, male progressive thinkers who reject what they call “identity politics” and “social issues.” According to Sanders, the experiences of rural Trump […] Full Article Uncategorized Economic Justice electoral politics identity politics Senator Bernie Sanders
human rights Colombia and Mexico sign international tax, human rights and clean business standards By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Colombia and Mexico are a step closer to beneffiting from cross border tax co-operation and information sharing. Colombia has signed, and Mexico has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Full Article
human rights Colombia and Mexico sign international tax, human rights and clean business standards By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Colombia and Mexico are a step closer to beneffiting from cross border tax co-operation and information sharing. Colombia has signed, and Mexico has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Full Article
human rights OECD and National Human Rights Institutions join forces to promote respect of human rights by multinational companies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:53:00 GMT 07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based. Full Article
human rights OECD and National Human Rights Institutions join forces to promote respect of human rights by multinational companies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:53:00 GMT 07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based. Full Article
human rights Corporate accountability is essential to human rights in the network society By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 18:47:00 GMT The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards. Full Article
human rights Human rights under threat from politics By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT Human rights are regressing worldwide and the UN’s ability to defend them is under attack Full Article
human rights Human rights campaigners urge Newcastle United to REJECT 'immoral' £300m takeover By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:14:05 GMT The bid to take over the club is being chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, who is the defence minister. He oversaw the devastating Yemen attacks that caused a humanitarian crisis. Full Article
human rights Amnesty International warn Premier League over human rights surrounding Newcastle's £300m takeover By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:41:11 GMT The north-east club are reportedly on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium which involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around £300million. Full Article
human rights Newcastle United face fresh questions over human rights concerns By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:18:37 GMT Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian takeover, led by Amanda Staveley, will face renewed scrutiny this week from the Premier League after further complaints from human rights activists. Full Article
human rights Arron Banks loses bid to use European human rights law to overturn £160k tax bill on UKIP donations By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:34:44 GMT Mr Banks, who bankrolled Nigel Farage's campaign to leave the EU, argued that his political donations being exempt from inheritance tax breached his human rights and breached EU law. Full Article
human rights 'Pablo Escobar of eggs' will not be extradited to Brazil on human rights grounds By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:10:23 GMT A prolific smuggler of endangered bird species dubbed the 'Pablo Escobar of eggs' has avoided extradition to Brazil on human-rights grounds (pictured, Jeffrey Lendrum in August 2010). Full Article
human rights The West's focus on human rights has left states in perpetual war, study claims By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:44:35 GMT Dr Philip Cunliffe, Senior Lecturer of International Conflict at the University of Kent, claims that human rights 'can no longer claim to be innocent' and should be ripped from foreign policy considerations. Full Article
human rights Charity warns footballers' human rights may be compromised if they play during the pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:39:35 GMT The Premier League is among the major competitions hoping to return in the coming weeks, with June 12 the date earmarked by Project Restart. Full Article
human rights UK ready to QUIT European Convention on Human Rights By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:44:56 GMT UK negotiators are said to be ready to reject clauses requiring the country to sign up as part of a trade agreement with Brussels, with Home Secretary Priti Patel among the convention's critics. Full Article
human rights Human rights campaigners urge Newcastle United to REJECT 'immoral' £300m takeover By Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:14:05 +0100 The bid to take over the club is being chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, who is the defence minister. He oversaw the devastating Yemen attacks that caused a humanitarian crisis. Full Article
human rights Amnesty International warn Premier League over human rights surrounding Newcastle's £300m takeover By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:11:35 +0100 The north-east club are reportedly on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium which involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around £300million. Full Article
human rights Government will NOT block £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle despite human rights concerns By Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:19:28 +0100 A £300million buyout of the north-east club, backed by the country's public investment fund, is reportedly close to being finalised. Full Article
human rights Human Rights Foundation urge Premier League to block £300m Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:30:33 +0100 The Human Rights Foundation have become the latest campaign group to write to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters condemning the takeover of Newcastle. Full Article
human rights Newcastle United face fresh questions over human rights concerns By Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:30:06 +0100 Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian takeover, led by Amanda Staveley, will face renewed scrutiny this week from the Premier League after further complaints from human rights activists. Full Article
human rights What’s ‘fashionable’ about protesting human rights violations? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:59:17 +0000 A recent observation of the Supreme Court, while hearing a petition filed by a filmmaker challenging censorship of his documentary, has left advocates of human rights in the country anguished and puzzled. Shoma A Chatterji explains why. Full Article
human rights Human rights amidst terror By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 A recent consultation on a national policy towards criminal justice reforms witnessed vigorous debates between students, lawyers, rights activists, policemen and heads of security services. Freny Manecksha reports. Full Article
human rights The human rights challenge By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 For civil society the task of addressing human rights concerns in a situation where security forces act with impunity is immensely challenging. Still, there are those who are trying. Freny Manecksha reports. Full Article
human rights On AI: How AI affects human rights By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 22:33:34 +0530 From surveillance to healthcare, artificial intelligence is getting personal. As companies join the AI race, the technology is also raising ethical concerns. Full Article
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