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Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime |
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| Date of adoption:
10/5/1999 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities |
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| Date of adoption:
7/6/1999 |
Entry into
force:
14/9/2001 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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European Convention on the Legal Status of Migrant Workers |
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| Date of adoption:
24/11/1977 |
Entry into
force:
1/5/1983 |
| System of protection:
Council of Europe |
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Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness |
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| Date of adoption:
30/8/1961 |
Entry into
force:
13/12/1975 |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons |
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| Date of adoption:
28/9/1954 |
Entry into
force:
6/6/1960 |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
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| Date of adoption:
18/12/1990 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: "Protocol of San Salvador" |
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| Date of adoption:
17/11/1988 |
Entry into
force:
16/11/1999 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter |
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| Date of adoption:
5/5/1988 |
Entry into
force:
4/9/1992 |
| System of protection:
Council of Europe |
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Declaration on the Human Rights of Individuals Who are not Nationals of the Country in which They Live |
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| Date of adoption:
13/12/1985 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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| General
Instruments |
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The Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam |
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| Date of adoption:
5/8/1990 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Organization of the Islamic Conference |
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Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action |
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| Date of adoption:
25/6/1993 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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European Social Charter |
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| Date of adoption:
18/10/1961 |
Entry into
force:
26/2/1965 |
| System of protection:
Council of Europe |
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European Social Charter (revised) |
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| Date of adoption:
3/5/1996 |
Entry into
force:
1/7/1999 |
| System of protection:
Council of Europe |
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American Convention on Human Rights (Pact of San Jose, Costa Rica) |
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| Date of adoption:
22/11/1969 |
Entry into
force:
18/7/1978 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union |
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| Date of adoption:
7/12/2000 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
European Union |
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) |
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| Date of adoption:
10/12/1948 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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Findoc database |
| Languages:
English Swedish |
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Thousands of references (with abstracts) to monographs, articles, and seminar reports concerning human rights from 1966 on, updated daily. The data are stored in a free form and every word and phrase is searchable. Follows HURIDOCS standards. |
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Human Rights Watch - Defending Human Rights Worldwide |
| Languages:
Arabic Chinese English French Portuguese Russian Spanish |
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The official site of Human Rights Watch - an independent NGO.
News releases - Current events - Publications - Info by country - Campaigns - Issues -Reports - Links... Search engine. A very informative site. |
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Council of Europe - Human Rights Web |
| Languages:
English French |
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This site, set up by the Human Rights Directorate General, presents and gives access to all the Council of Europe's activities and documents related to human rights. The quality of the links it offers is rather inconsistent. |
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Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights |
| Languages:
English Greek |
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Research, study, defense, protection and promotion of the generally recognized fundamental human rights and freedoms - List of publications - Events - News on human rights - Reports -Jurisprudence - Legislation |
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Human Rights Monitor : Human Rights News From Around the Globe |
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English |
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The primary goal of this site is to compile news articles and commentaries that address issues of human rights from news sources throughout the world.
People and organizations (human rights actors) - Discussions - links to web sites. |
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National Commission for Human rights (Greece) |
| Languages:
English Greek |
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News and human rights reports (for example: muslim weddings by proxy in Greece) - Special focus on subjects such as terrorism - The state of the respect of human rights in Greece - Criminal law |
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Council of Europe - Human Rights Web |
| Languages:
English French |
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Search the case-law of the European Convention on Human Rights control bodies. |
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International Human Rights Law Database (The) |
| Languages:
English |
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A resource for those seeking summaries and commentaries on international human rights case law, the database allows searches by text, 47 subjects, 81 states, 9 treaties, 9 decisionmaking bodies, and date. A powerful and quick database. |
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Repertorio de Jurisprudencia del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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Directory of the case law of the Inter-American Court 1980 - 1997. |
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| Reports |
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For the Record 2001: The United Nations Human Rights System |
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Human Rights Internet |
Date:
2001 |
| Reference:
Human Rights Internet, 2001 |
| Source:
Human Rights Internet |
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FTR is an electronic annual report that provides summaries of relevant human rights information generated within the UN system. An important reference tool for those active in national and international social justice movements, the report also aids in simplifying the human rights work of the UN for the uninitiated, members of national legislative assemblies, journalists, students, teachers and the general public.
Produced with the support of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade since 1997, the report is organized thematically as well as by country and covers all relevant UN documentation over a full calendar year. These include: State reports prepared for the six human rights treaty bodies and the concluding observations of the experts who review those reports; documentation, resolutions and decisions by various UN system bodies. |
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For the Record 2001: The European Human Rights System |
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Human Rights Internet & Netherlands Institute of Human Rights / Internet des droits humains et l' Institut néerlandais des droits de l'homme |
Date:
2001 |
| Reference:
- |
| Source:
Human Rights Internet & Netherlands Institute of Human Rights |
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A review of the major human rights developments in the European human rights system (within the Council of Europe). Organized thematically and by country. Focuses on developments in the scope of: European Convention on Human Rights; European Social Charter; European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and its protocols; Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; and the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance.
A major distinguishing feature of FTR Europe is that it contains summaries of human rights case law. |
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| Books |
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Migrant Workers in International Human Rights Law: Their Protection in Countries of Employment |
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Ryszard CHOLEWINSKI |
| Reference:
Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1997 |
| Languages:
English |
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A broad definition of migrant workers and an expansive approach to their rights. The author analyses general international legal standards, the work of the ILO and the UN Convention, and the Council of Europe and EU standards and policies. |
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Introduction au droit public, t. II, Les droits et libertés |
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Rusen ERGEC |
| Reference:
Diegem, Kluwer, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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Professor Ergec's book on rights and freedoms was enlarged for this 2nd edition. The book covers fundamental rights and freedoms at Belgian, European and International levels. |
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Code de droit international des droits de l'homme |
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Olivier DE SCHUTTER - Françoise TULKENS - Sébastien VAN DROOGHENBROECK |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, Bruylant, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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2nd edition (updated to May 1st, 2003) of this collection of the main international instruments (as well universal as regional) regarding the protection of fundamental human rights. |
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Avancées et confins actuels des droits de l'homme aux niveaux international, européen et national |
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Mélanges offerts à Silvio Marcus Helmons Ed. |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, Bruylant, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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Impressive collection of articles in the field of international and european human rights, as a tribute to the founder of the Center for Human Rights of the faculty of law of the Université Catholique de Louvain. |
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Recueil juridique des droits de l'homme en Afrique (1996-2000) |
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Paul Tavernier Ed. - Paul TAVERNIER |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, CREDHO & human rights law in Africa Series, Bruylant, 2002 |
| Languages:
English French |
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I. United Nations and human rights in Africa : a report -- II. Regional protection : Organization of African Unity (a report), European Union, Francophonie -- III. National protection (per country) -- Treaties, rafications and a large bibliography |
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Actualité et Droit International |
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| Reference:
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| Contact:
despretz@ridi.org |
http://www.ridi.org/adi/ |
| Languages:
French |
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E-journal of international news legal analysis.
Articles (archive from 1998, quick search), chronicles and cases, discussions, international news, announcements. Useful links. |
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Droits Fondamentaux |
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| Reference:
Paris, |
| Contact:
despretz@toile.org |
http://www.droits-fondamentaux.org/ |
| Languages:
French |
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First electronic journal in French on Fundamental Rights. |
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Human Rights Brief - Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law |
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| Reference:
Washington, Washington College of Law |
| Contact:
hrbrief@wcl.american.edu |
http://www.wcl.american.edu/hrbrief/ |
| Languages:
English |
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The Human Rights Brief reports about developments in international human rights and humanitarian law, as well as provides concise legal analysis of current human rights issues.
Search by Volume / Issue / Title / Author. Archive since Spring 1994. |
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Human Rights Tribune |
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| Reference:
Ottawa, Human Rights Internet |
| Contact:
hri@hri.ca |
http://www.hri.ca/cftribune/ |
| Languages:
English |
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A tri-yearly publication of HRI (Human Rights Internet). Addresses all areas of human rights from a non-governmental perspective world-wide. Articles about important events - NGO reports - Analysis of the work of human rights organizations. |
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The International Journal of Human Rights |
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| Reference:
London, Frank Cass Publishers |
| Contact:
jnlsubs@frankcass.com |
http://www.frankcass.com/jnls/hr.htm |
| Languages:
English |
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Quarterly journal covering an exceptionally broad spectrum of human rights issues: human rights and the law, race, religion, gender, children, class, refugees and immigration, genocide, torture, capital punishment, the laws of war and war crimes, ... |
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Actors |
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European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) |
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http://www.errc.org/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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An international public interest law organisation which monitors the human rights situation of Roma and provides legal defence in cases of human rights abuse. |
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Foundation on Inter-ethnic Relations (FIER) |
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Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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A private, non-profit organisation. Aim: to promote research and co-operation on interethnic relations. In particular: seeks to co-ordinate specialised programmes directly supportive of the work of the OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities. |
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Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Australia) (HREOC) |
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http://www.humanrights.gov.au/ |
Type:National Human Rights Institution |
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A national independent statutory government body. Conducts inquiries into alleged discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, or disability. HR education. |
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Human Rights and Human Diversity Initiative (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) () |
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http://www.unl.edu/HumanR/index.html |
Type:Research / Education |
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Goal: to examine issues related to human rights in an international perspective. Relationship between cultural diversity and human rights. Universality of HR. Minorities: refugees, voluntary migrants, and indigenous peoples. Human rights protectors. |
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Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (University of Amsterdam) (IMES) |
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http://www.pscw.uva.nl/imes/ |
Type:Research / Education |
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An interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Amsterdam. The research programme of IMES focuses on the Dutch case with specific attention given to the City of Amsterdam, but from an international and comparative perspective. |
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International Center for Migration, Ethnicity and Citizenship (ICMEC) |
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http://www.newschool.edu/icmec/ |
Type:Research / Education |
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Scholarly research and public policy analysis bearing on international migration, refugees, and the incorporation of newcomers. Causes of large international migrations and refugee flows, Patterns of demographic change and policies, etc.... |
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International Commission of Jurists, and its Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (ICJ) |
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http://www.icj.org/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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International NGO - Goal to support and advance principles of justice constituting the basis of the Rule of Law; assist peoples denied the Rule of Law. Independence of the judiciary and of lawyers - Fair trial - Abolition of the death penalty. |
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International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (U.S. National Academy of Sciences) () |
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http://www4.nas.edu/oia/oiahome.nsf/web/network?Op |
Type:Network |
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Assists scientists and scholars around the world who are subjected to severe repression solely for having nonviolently exercised their rights. Promotes human rights consciousness-raising and institutional commitment to human rights work worldwide. |
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International Movement against All forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) |
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http://www.imadr.org/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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An international non-profit, human rights NGO devoted to eliminating all forms of discrimination around the world, forging international solidarity among discriminated minorities and advancing the international regime of human rights. |
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International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
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http://www.iom.int/ |
Type:International or Regional Organization |
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Acts to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management - Advance understanding of migration issues - Encourage social and economic development through migration - Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. |
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties (An Chomhairle um Chearta Daonna) (ICCL) |
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http://www.iccl.ie/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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Primary focus of ICCL work is campaigning: against emergency legislation and special courts; constitutional referenda on numerous issues including divorce, abortion, bail, and cabinet confidentiality; rights of minorities; due process rights. |
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Migration Policy Group (MPG) |
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http://www.migpolgroup.com/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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An independent organisation committed to policy development on mobility, migration, diversity, equality and anti-discrimination. Facilitates exchanges between stakeholders from all sectors, to help respond to challenges of migration and diversity. |
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Minority Rights Group International (MRG) |
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http://www.minorityrights.org/ |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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International NGO, bases in London, that promotes the rights of ethnic, linguistic and religious minorities. |
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Open Society Institute (OSI) |
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http://www.soros.org/osi.html |
Type:NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) |
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A private operating and grantmaking foundation that develops and implements a range of programs in civil society, education, media, public health and human and women's rights, as well as social, legal, and economic reform. Active in 50+ countries. |
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Representative of the Secretary-General on internally displaced persons () |
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http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/7/b/midp.htm |
Type:United Nations System |
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Four main areas of work: the development of a normative framework; the development of an effective institutional framework at the international, regional and national levels; country missions; and on-going research into specific issues of concern. |
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Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance () |
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http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/7/b/mrad.htm |
Type:United Nations System |
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Mandate established in 1993... |
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Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the human rights of migrants () |
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http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/7/b/mmig.htm |
Type:United Nations System |
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Mandate established in 1999, by E/CN.4/RES/1999/44 of 26 April 1999. |
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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) |
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http://www.un.org/ga/56/ |
Type:United Nations System |
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Main deliberative organ, while its decisions have no legally binding force for Governments, they carry the weight of world opinion on major international issues, as well as the moral authority of the world community.
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