November 29, 2011 - Commissioner for Human Rights

Hammarberg: A “culture of impunity” exists in parts of Europe

“Politically-motivated murders are not effectively investigated,” writes Thomas Hammarberg, the Commissioner for Human Rights today. “This feeds a culture of impunity,” he adds.

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November 29, 2011 - Society

Tourism threat to Europe’s turtles

In this interview, Bern convention expert Eladio Fernandez-Galiano analyses the dangers facing the sea turtles and the importance of government action to the survival of the species.

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November 28, 2011 - Society

Bratislava conference bids to strengthen support for ‘women’s safety’ treaty

Preventing violence towards women, protecting victims and prosecuting the perpetrators will be the main themes of a Bratislava conference which starts tomorrow.

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November 28, 2011 - Strengthening Democracy

Jagland: Europe’s success deserves greater recognition

“We represent an attractive model of combining economic performance with social welfare and respect for humanistic values and human rights,” said the Secretary General today, at an exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue in Luxembourg.

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November 28, 2011 - Media

Blog week: 28 November – 4 December

Communication specialist Cathie Burton previews the human rights week ahead

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