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Nicolas Levrat (Switzerland) proposed for appointment as the new UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues
2023 | June 05
The President of the Human Rights Council proposed the Swiss professor of international and European law for appointment as the new Special Rapporteur.
New book on “Protecting Minority Language Rights” now available
2023 | May 31
Activist and scholar, George Ngwane, recently published a new book “Protecting Minority Language Rights”
New book on “Protecting Minority Language Rights” now available
OSCE publishes practical guide on anti-Roma hate crimes and the security needs of Roma and Sinti communities
2023 | May 20
The OSCE published a new guide to address hate incidents and hate crimes faced by Roma and Sinti communities.
OSCE publishes practical guide on anti-Roma hate crimes and the security needs of Roma and Sinti communities
MRG Publishes Report on the Situation of Black People with Disabilities in Brazil
2023 | May 16
The authors call for more data and more effective policies to address intersectional discrimination
MRG Publishes Report on the Situation of Black People with Disabilities in Brazil
Group of NGOs Issue Statement on Iraq’s Yazidi Survivors Law
2023 | May 05
They say that requirements to file a criminal complaint are unduly burdensome
Group of NGOs Issue Statement on Iraq’s Yazidi Survivors Law
Vatican Rejects Catholic Doctrine Justifying Colonialism
2023 | May 05
The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples welcomed the decision and urged States to follow suit.
Vatican Rejects Catholic Doctrine Justifying Colonialism
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2023
2023 | May 04
he twenty-second session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was held on 17-28 April at the UN Headquarters in New York.
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2023
European Court of Human Rights rules against Hungary in Roma discrimination case
2023 | May 04
The Hungarian government must pay a fine and implement policies to end school segregation
European Court of Human Rights rules against Hungary in Roma discrimination case
Farewell to Alan Phillips
2023 | May 03
TLI pays tribute to Alan Phillips, a towering figure in international minority protection.
Farewell to Alan Phillips
Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Forms of Intolerance
2023 | May 01
The Council was informed on progress towards drafting of a new declaration on the rights of people of African descent.
Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Forms of Intolerance