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04 August 2020

The Hague continues to grow as international City of Peace and Justice

On “Reviving the Helsinki Spirit”

Robert van Voren reflects on the legacy of the Helsinki Accords and looks to the future and t "Reviving the Helsinki Spirit" in the lead up to 2025.

Reflections on the 1990 Copenhagen document

Harry Hummel reflects on the Copenhagen Document (1990) and its contribution to the legacy of the Helsinki Accords in his speech to the OSCE

01 August 1975: The lasting inspiration of the Helsinki Accords

Piet de Klerk reflects on the lasting inspiration of the Helsinki Accords on their 45th anniversary.

45 years since the Helsinki Accords

Three prominent academics and diplomats reflect on the lasting legacy and inspiration of the Helsinki Accords on the 45th anniversary of the signing.

OSCE ODIHR publishes report on the impact of Covid-19 measures on human rights

The ODIHR published a report on the impact of Covid-19-related emergency measures on human rights and democracy.

Update on EPTA Annual Conference 2020

Due to the uncertain situation related to Covid-19, the EPTA Annual Conference 2020 will be held as an online event.

NHC congratulates the Ireland-based NGO Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre is the winner of the 2020 Max van der Stoel Award.

Defending Human Rights is not a Crime: Turkey’s ruling against Istanbul-10

The NHC strongly condemns the prison sentences handed down on 3 July 2020 against four human rights defenders in Turkey.

Defending Human Rights in Ukraine: Activism Report January – March 2020

In partnership with the NHC, ZMINA Human Rights Centre published a report detailing the trends of persecution against activist and human rights defenders from January to March 2020.