Web pages about "Economic, Social and Cultural Rights"

Economic, social and cultural rights strengthened - 19 June 2008

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a new legal instrument to strengthen the protection of economic, social and cultural rights.

Myanmar government puts cyclone survivors at increased risk - 5 June 2008

Myanmar’s government is keeping aid from reaching survivors of Cyclone Nargis and stepping up efforts to force them out of emergency shelters.

Asian governments urged to pressure Myanmar - 13 May 2008

As hold-ups continue in the supply of foreign aid to Myanmar, Asian leaders have been urged to pressure the country's military rulers into taking swift action to address a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

Myanmar obstructionism costs lives - 9 May 2008

In the wake of Cyclone Nargis, the government of Myanmar is deliberately impeding life-saving assistance.

Gangs and police cripple Jamaica's inner cities - 2 April 2008

Poor inner city Jamaicans are left at the mercy of gangs and abusive police officers who are rarely, if ever, brought to justice for human rights abuses.

South Africa: Rural women the losers in HIV response - 18 March 2008

Rural women living with HIV in circumstances of poverty in South Africa face discrimination in relationships and in communities because of their gender, HIV status and economic marginalization.

Tibet Protests: Independent UN investigation needed - 15 March 2008

"The Chinese authorities should allow an independent UN investigation into the events of the last week in Tibet, particularly in the light of the sealing off of the region in recent days and the long-term restrictions on human rights monitoring there," said Amnesty International today. "The situation also demands attention by the Human Rights Council at its current session."

International Women's Day 2008. Safe Schools: every girl's right! - 6 March 2008

As the 100 year anniversary of International Women’s Day draws close, and 60 years after human rights were enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, girls across the world find a range of barriers to education.

Cuba signs up for human rights - 29 February 2008

Cuba signed two major human rights treaties at the UN in New York on Thursday.

Man's death highlights plight of Albania's adult orphans - 18 February 2008

Renato Kaleshi, aged 35, who was raised in Albanian state orphanages, died of pneumonia on 12 February in Vlora after living for years in conditions of misery.