United Nations
UN calls for halt to executions - 18 December 2007
The global campaign against the death penalty secures a landmark victory as the UN endorses the call for a worldwide moratorium on executions.Chad: Escalating violence means UN must deploy, but be adequately resourced - 29 November 2007
Amnesty International warned today that the lack of technical support for peacekeeping forces in Chad, Darfur and the Central African Republic is endangering people'sHit Make Some Noise album earns $2.5m - 14 December 2007
An Amnesty International album of John Lennon cover songs has raised $2.5 million after proving a hit in the album and download charts.The "job" of a UN Special Procedure mandate-holder
The "Special Procedures" of the UN Human Rights Council are independent human rights experts who examine issues globally, or focus on specific places, or on particular groups.Amnesty International checklist for eligible candidates for Special Procedures mandate holders
Suggestions for the Special Procedures roster should be based on the technical and objective requirements for candidates eligible to be appointed as mandate holders, and the following Amnesty InternatAmnesty International checklist for eligible candidates for Special Procedures mandate holders
Suggestions for the Special Procedures roster should be based on the technical and objective requirements for candidates eligible to be appointed as mandate holders, adopted by the Human Rights CounciUN Special Procedures roster: Help the UN find the experts it needs!
The appointment of independent, impartial, competent and expert men and women from all regions of the world to the Special Procedures mandates is key to a well-functioning system of Special Pr