date: June 17, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-17-09-2011 HRC section: Item 4: General Debate Speaker: Ms. Catherine Morris A Joint Oral Statement to the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status, and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC), a non-governmental organization in special consultative status ASIA: Attacks on journalists in Bangladesh and Pakistan denounced Thank you Mr. President, The ALRC and Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) are gravely concerned by attacks on journalists in Bangladesh and Pakistan, and call on the Human Rights Council to take action concerning the following situations. Dozens of journalists have been killed […]
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NEPAL: Government urged to tackle caste-based discrimination, extra-judicial killings, torture and impunity comprehensively
date: June 7, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-17-07-2011 HRC section: Item 6: Nepal UPR Speaker: Mr. Michael Anthony An Oral Statement to the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status NEPAL: Government urged to tackle caste-based discrimination, extra-judicial killings, torture and impunity comprehensively Thank you, During Nepal’s UPR, 24 states raised caste-based discrimination and Dalit rights. The ALRC therefore welcomes the recent endorsement by the Parliament of the ‘Untouchability Bill’, which criminalizes the practices of ‘untouchability’ in the public and private spheres, but urges the government to implement its provisions effectively. We also urge the establishment […]
ASIA: ALRC voices concerns regarding the freedom of expression in Thailand and South Korea, and the deadly repression of demonstrators in Sri Lanka
date: June 3, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-17-06-2011 HRC section: Item 3: General Debate Speaker: Mr. Michael Anthony An Oral Statement to the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status ASIA: ALRC voices concerns regarding the freedom of expression in Thailand and South Korea, and the deadly repression of demonstrators in Sri Lanka Thank you, Recalling the Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial killings’ report, the ALRC is gravely concerned by the Sri Lankan police’s use of excessive force and live ammunition against demonstrators protesting against the Private Sector Pensions Bill on May 30th at Katunayake, in which […]
ASIA: The need to remove certainty of impunity for extra-judicial killings in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines
date: May 31, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-17-05-2011 HRC section: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extra-judicial executions Speaker: Mr. Michael Anthony An Oral Statement to the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status ASIA: The need to remove certainty of impunity for extra-judicial killings in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines Thank you, The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) thanks the Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial executions for his report and work. The ALRC continues to document an alarming number of extra-judicial killings in Pakistan, notably in Balochistan province, by Pakistan¡¦s intelligence agencies […]
ASIA: Religious violence in Asia and impunity for Somchai’s disappearance in Thailand denounced
date: March 15, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-16-21-2011 HRC section: Item 4: General Debate An Oral Statement to the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status ASIA: Religious violence in Asia and impunity for Somchai’s disappearance in Thailand denounced Thank you, The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) would, at the outset, like to express its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan. The ALRC is gravely concerned by Sri Lanka’s perilous plunge into autocracy. Increasing religious violence against minorities, as witnessed in Indonesia concerning Ahmadiyyas, and Pakistan concerning Christians and those opposing the archaic […]
SOUTH ASIA: Legislation used to punish, not protect human rights defenders in South Asia
date: March 14, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-16-19-2011 HRC section: Item 3: General Debate An Oral Statement to the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status SOUTH ASIA: Legislation used to punish, not protect human rights defenders in South Asia Thank you, The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) wishes to raise grave concerns about the increasing insecurity, threats and obstacles faced by human rights defenders in Asia. In extreme cases, defenders are being subjected to torture, disappearance or murder by State-agents, with impunity. The lack of effective legal safeguards and protection mechanisms in the region must […]
MYANMAR: Council urged to take strong, relevant action to address grave rights abuses
date: March 14, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-16-20-2011 HRC section: Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar An Oral Statement to the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status MYANMAR: Council urged to take strong, relevant action to address grave rights abuses Thank you, The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) welcomes the report and work of the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. We deplore the authorities’ ongoing, unjustifiable obstruction of a country visit since February 2010. The ALRC continues to document numerous cases of arbitrary detention, torture, forced disappearance, and the demented use of […]
ASIA: Large numbers of disappearances not addressed despite efforts of UN Working Group
date: March 08, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-16-18-2011 HRC section: item 3, interactive dialogue with the Working group on enforced or involuntary disappearances An Oral Statement to the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status ASIA: Large numbers of disappearances not addressed despite efforts of UN Working Group The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) applauds the invaluable work of the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances. It also welcomes the entry into force of the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance. The ALRC urges all Council members and observers to ratify this […]
ASIA: Torture must be eradicated as part of Pakistan’s “new dawn”
date: March 07, 2011 document id: ALRC-COS-16-17-2011 HRC section: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture An Oral Statement to the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization in general consultative status ASIA: Torture must be eradicated as part of Pakistan’s “new dawn” The ALRC welcomes the work and report of the Special Rapporteur on torture. In North Africa and the Middle East, revolutions are currently toppling repressive governments that have used torture and other grave abuses to control populations through fear, for decades. During the recent Special Session on Libya, Pakistan made a landmark statement […]
ASIA: Council must abandon appeasement of authoritarianism in Sri Lanka and Myanmar
Date: September 20, 2010 Document id: ALRC-COS-15-16-2010 Speaker: Norman Voss HRC section: Item 4: General Debate An Oral Statement to the 15th Session of the Human Rights Council by the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a non-governmental organization with general consultative status ASIA: Council must abandon appeasement of authoritarianism in Sri Lanka and Myanmar Thank you, Mr. President, The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) is extremely concerned by the giant steps down the path to autocracy being taken in Sri Lanka, and the serious impact that this will have on human rights. Despite the recent end to the conflict, the country now faces its darkest days. On September 8th, 2010, […]