Anti-Discrimination Center Memorial is a human rights organization, that focuses on combatting discrimination and protection of the rights of vulnerable minorities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including indigenous people. Myski local civic organisation“Revival of Kazas and the Shor people”…
Romale, take care of yourself, follow the quarantine! Happy Easter! Orthodox Easter, traditionally celebrated by the Roma communities in our region, is coming. During the coronavirus pandemic, a key concern is the health of the inhabitants of the compact settlements, often there are no conditions and possibilities to follow…
In light of the serious threat posed to prisoners by the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, FIDH and its undersigned member organisations recall governments’ obligation to ensure the safety and health of detained individuals that are under their responsibility,…
Migrants who cannot be expelled during the pandemic must be released Many countries are starting to release people in custody at risk of contracting Covid-19. In Russia, attorneys and human rights defenders are calling for pretrial detention facilities and prisons…
GENEVA (23 March 2020) – Governments must ensure that their response to the COVID-19 pandemic does not contribute to xenophobia and racial discrimination, and must eradicate xenophobia throughout all State policy and messaging, said E. Tendayi Achiume, UN Special Rapporteur on…
During the sessions in February and March 2020, the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (UN CEDAW) addressed its recommendations to Moldova and asked the authorities of Ukraine and Azerbaijan about measures to ensure equality in…
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