Discrimination

Porto Rico. Il faut saisir l’occasion historique qui se présente et mettre un terme à la discrimination

À Porto Rico, les membres du Parlement ont une occasion historique de mettre fin à la discrimination envers les lesbiennes, les gays et les personnes bisexuelles, transgenres et intersexuées (LGBTI) qui vivent sur l’île grâce à deux projets de lois dont ils doivent débattre cette semaine, a déclaré Amnesty International mardi 7 mai 2013. À Porto Rico, les membres du Parlement ont une occasion historique de mettre fin à la discrimination envers les lesbiennes, les gays et les personnes bisexuelles, transgenres et intersexuées (LGBTI

Puerto Rico must seize historic chance to end discrimination - 7 May 2013

Headline Title:  Puerto Rico must seize historic chance to end discrimination Puerto Rico’s lawmakers have a historic opportunity to end discrimination against the island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people with a pair of bills due for debate th Puerto Rico’s lawmakers have a historic opportunity to end discrimination against the island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Media Node:  Boricua Pride Story Location:  Puerto Rico 18° 13' 58.5012" N, 66° 31' 39.756" W “The approval of these two laws would be a big step for justice and equality for an important sector of Puerto Rico’s population, which to date has fallen victim to institutionalized discrimination” Source:  Pedro Santiago, director of Amnesty International Puerto Rico Date:  Tue, 07/05/2013

Puerto Rico must seize historic chance to end discrimination

Puerto Rico’s lawmakers have a historic opportunity to end discrimination against the island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people with a pair of bills due for debate this week, Amnesty International said today. Puerto Rico’s lawmakers have a historic opportunity to end discrimination against the island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people with a

Italie : la Cour suprême en finit avec le plan «urgence nomades» - 2 May 2013

Headline Title:  Italie : la fin du plan «urgence nomades» Jeudi 2 mai, la Cour suprême italienne a déclaré le plan « urgence nomades » illégal et sans fondement. En déclarant le plan « urgence nomades » illégal et sans fondement, la Cour suprême italienne contribue à mettre fin à la discrimination contre les Roms. Media Node:  Nomad emergency_fr Story Location:  Italie 41° 52' 26.1264" N, 12° 57' 49.9212" E “Le plan "urgence nomades" a déclenché une période noire sans précédent dans l'histoire de la discrimination des Roms en Italie. Nous sommes très heureux que la plus haute instance du pays ait finalement soutenu les droits des Roms.” Source:  Jezerca Tigani, directrice adjointe du programme Europe et Asie centrale d'Amnesty International URL:  Italy: 'Zero tolerance for Roma': Forced evictions and discrimination against Roma in Milan Description:  Rapport, 29 novembre 2011 URL:  Italy: The wrong answer: Italy's 'Nomad Plan' violates the housing rights of Roma in Rome Description:  Rapport, 11 mars 2010 URL:  Ici et maintenant, droits humains pour les Roms ! Description:  Pétition

Italy: Supreme Court strikes down the ‘Nomad emergency’ for good - 2 May 2013

Headline Title:  Italy: ‘Nomad emergency’ struck down for good Italy’s Supreme Court today declared the so-called “Nomad emergency” unlawful and unfounded, a move Amnesty International has hailed as a key victory in the struggle to end discrimination against R By declaring the so-called “Nomad emergency” unlawful and unfounded, Italy's Supreme Court has helped to end discrimination against Roma communities. Media Node:  Nomad emergency Story Location:  Italy 41° 52' 26.1264" N, 12° 57' 49.9212" E ““The Nomad emergency ushered in an all-time low in Italy’s discriminatory treatment of Roma. We are delighted that the country’s highest court has finally upheld the rights of Romani people” Source:  Jezerca Tigani, Deputy Europe and Central Asia Programme Director at Amnesty International URL:  Italy: 'Zero tolerance for Roma': Forced evictions and discrimination against Roma in Milan Description:  Report, 29 November 2011 URL:  Italy: The wrong answer: Italy's 'Nomad Plan' violates the housing rights of Roma in Rome Description:  Report, 11 March 2010 URL:  Human rights here, Roma rights now Description:  Campaign page

Myanmar : un rapport imparfait qui ne va pas suffire à briser le cycle de la violence entre bouddhistes et musulmans - 30 April 2013

Headline Title:  Myanmar : le rapport ne suffira pas à résoudre la violence Les recommandations qui figurent dans un rapport commandé par le gouvernement sur les violences dévastatrices qui ont eu lieu en 2012 au Myanmar ne s'attaquent pas efficacement à la discrimina Les recommandations qui figurent dans un rapport commandé par le gouvernement sur les violences dévastatrices qui ont eu lieu en 2012 au Myanmar ne s'attaquent pas efficacement à la discrimination dont sont victimes les musulmans rohingyas et pourraient entraîner de nouvelles atteintes aux droits humains. Media Node:  rohingya_fr Twitter Tag:  myanmar Story Location:  Myanmar

Myanmar must look beyond 'flawed' report to stop cycle of Buddhist-Muslim violence - 30 April 2013

Headline Title:  Myanmar must look beyond 'flawed' report to stop cycle of Buddhist-Muslim violence Recommendations in a government-backed report investigating last year's devastating violence in Myanmar fail to effectively tackle discrimination against Rohingya Muslims and could trigger more hum Recommendations in a government-backed report investigating last year's devastating violence in Myanmar fail to effectively tackle discrimination against Rohingya Muslims and could trigger more human rights abuses. Media Node:  rohingya Twitter Tag:  myanmar

Cinco prioridades para Venezuela ante las elecciones - 4 April 2013

Headline Title:  Cinco prioridades para Venezuela ante las elecciones Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candida Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candidatos deben dar prioridad en sus planes. Media Node:  Venezuela elections_es Venezuela Elections Story Location:  Venezuela 1° 21' 22.752" N, 74° 21' 19.6884" W

Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections - 4 April 2013

Headline Title:  Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans. As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans.  Media Node:  Venezuela elections Venezuela Elections Venezuela Map At a Glance:  Amnesty International urged presidential candidates in Venezuela to take action on:Public SecurityPrisonsFreedom of expression and associationViolence against WomenInternational human rights scrutiny Story Location:  Venezuela 1° 21' 22.752" N, 74° 21' 19.6884" W URL:  Venezuela: New president must review policies affecting key human rights issues Description:  Press Release, 4 April 2013 URL:  Carta abierta a los candidatos y las candidatas a la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela Description:  Open Letter, 4 April 2013

Wake-up call for a giant: The EU must end discrimination against Roma - 4 April 2013

Headline Title:  Wake-up call for the EU The European Union (EU) is not doing enough to end discrimination against Roma across its member-states, Amnesty International said on the eve of

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