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9 Feb 2011
Timorese call on the UN Security Council to ensure accountability for crimes against humanity

Timorese call on the UNSC to ensure accountability for crimes against humanity

A coalition of groups in Timor-Leste has urged the UN Security Council "to take concrete, effective actions to end impunity for those who directed and committed crimes against humanity in Timor-Leste."

Tagged: Crimes Against Humanity, Impunity, Timor-Leste, UN
30 Dec 2010
Eldest daughter of Papuan nation: Carmel Budiardjo

Eldest daughter of Papuan nation: Carmel Budiardjo

DEMOCRACY FORUM Bersatu Rakyat Papua has presented the title "Eldest daughter of Papua nation" to the human rights activist Carmel Budiardjo of London on December 28, 2010 in Bali.

Tagged: West Papua, TAPOL, Women
30 Dec 2010
Special Honours for Carmel Budiardjo

Special Honours for Carmel Budiardjo

TAPOL's founder Carmel Budiardjo has received numerous awards, including the Right Livelihood Award, John Rumbiak Human Rights Defenders Award, and Order of Timor-Leste.

Tagged: TAPOL
10 Dec 2010
The Indonesian Government Must Promote Peace and Civil Society Involvement in Upholding Human Rights

Government Must Promote Basic Rights and Security

A message from leading Indonesian human rights NGO KontraS, to commemorate World Human Rights Day 2010.

Tagged: Human Rights Courts, Human Rights Defenders, Justice and Trials, Kopassus, West Papua
9 Dec 2010

Human rights in Papua under special autonomy

On Human Rights Day 2010, Papuan Civil Society Coalition expresses deep concern about violence and human rights violations under special autonomy.

Tagged: Justice and Trials, West Papua
9 Nov 2010

Munir Memorial lecture

The London Munir Memorial Lecture commemorates a courageous activist and reflects on what can be done to end impunity and protect human rights defenders.

Tagged: Human Rights Defenders, Impunity, Justice and Trials

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