The promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests

“This resolution is a timely response to widespread violations of fundamental human rights we have witnessed during protests in recent weeks,” said Thomas Hughes, Executive Director of ARTICLE 19. “Peaceful protests are a… Continue reading

Written statement submitted by the Permanent Assembly for Human Rights. Torture in places of confinement

The Permanent Assembly for Human rights (APDH) in association with the National Prisoner Ombudsman (PPN) from Argentine, a national independent institution dedicated since 1993 to the promotion and protection of human rights of… Continue reading

Conscience prisoner of 38 years has finally been released

Conscience prisoner of 38 years has finally been released and arrived home at 9:00 pm March 21, 2014. Our family and Vietnamese communities around the world are celebrating the release of the prisoner… Continue reading

REQUEST TO OVETURN CONVICTION

March 17th, 2014 REQUEST TO OVETURN CONVICTION My name is NGUYEN PHUONG UYEN, born in 1992.  My address is Lam Giang hamlet, Ham Tri commune, Ham Thuan Bac district, Binh Thuan province. I… Continue reading

Urgent Special Rapporteur

Mr Frank La Rue Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Mrs. Margaret Sekaggya Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mr… Continue reading

WFHR Urgent Submission to CSW

 Bui Thi Minh Hang Human Right Defender   Dear members of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, On February 11th, 2014, six human rights defenders along with fifteen of Hoa… Continue reading

Granddaughter plead to serve prison term for Grandfather’s freedom

Granddaughter plead to serve prison term for Grandfather’s freedom An Minh Bac, March 9th, 2014 Respectfully Presented to: –           Mr. Truong Tan Sang, President of Republic Socialist of Vietnam My name is Tran… Continue reading

Vietnam Activists Say Police Testimonies Fabricated to Implicate Blogger

Vietnam Activists Say Police Testimonies Fabricated to Implicate Blogger  Five Vietnamese activists have refused to sign testimonies they gave to police on Tuesday over charges faced by a prominent Vietnamese blogger on hunger… Continue reading

Vietnam: EU-Vietnam Free Trade agreement must protect human rights and be preceded by a human rights impact assessment

Vietnam: EU-Vietnam Free Trade agreement must protect human rights and be preceded by a human rights impact assessment Open Letter Brussels, 7 March 2014Dear Members of the European Parliament,Vietnam: EU-Vietnam Free Trade agreement… Continue reading

Exibit 1

Exhibit 1 Appeal for Help – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) – International human rights organizations – Diplomats of the embassies of the countries in the… Continue reading