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31 July 2019

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Nadire Mater

Improving the Use of OSCE Human Dimension Instruments

Civil society presents report on the possibilities of improving use of OSCE human dimension instruments at an OSCE meeting on effective multilateralism.

Ukrainian Representatives Visit NHC to Discuss Effective Government-Civil Society Partnerships

Civil society and government representatives from Ukraine visited the NHC discuss how to enhance cooperation between the two sectors.

Transitional Justice in (Post) Conflict Situations: Civil Society Seminar Takes Place in The Hague

In June the NHC and GRE hosted a civil society seminar on transitional justice with a focus on the Ukraine conflict.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Şeyhmus Gökalp

Şeyhmus Gökalp is a doctor targeted for opposing the violence of the Turkish army. Solidarity for him and others who defend rights in Turkey must stay persistent.

Building Trust: Making Human Rights a Reality for All Panel Discussion

Twenty-six years ago today 1993 Vienna Declaration on a common plan for strengthening human rights was passed. What has happened in the last quarter century since Vienna?

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Füsun Üstel

Füsun Üstel a respected professor, now retired, is the first of the Academics for Peace to be imprisoned. Her crime: condemning human rights violations and calling for peace. Read her story here.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Pelin Ünker

Pelin Ünker is an award winning journalist targeted for her coverage of tax evasion schemes of Turkey’s political and business elite. Solidarity for her and other journalists must remain.

PACE Seeks to Strengthen Council of Europe and Prevent Russia’s Departure

During the PACE April session efforts continue to prevent Russia's departure from the Council of Europe, including proposals for more harmonised actions within the organisation.

What If You Did Not Have the Right to Vote in the EU?

The NHC co-organised A Privilege Free Day on 14 April in The Hague. The event focused, amongst others, on the importance of voting in the upcoming European Parliament elections.