PRESS RELEASE - Strasbourg, 8 July 2010
Vanhat merkinnät kategorioittain: Human rights diary
Empower Women to Stop Honour Killings
08/07/2010 – 15:50
Chairwoman Hautala addressed a debate organized by MEP Mr Theodoros Skylakakis and the European Institute for Research on the Middle East concerning combating honour killings, on 7th of July at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
MEPs Call Iran to Cancel Executions Scheduled for Today
07/07/2010 – 16:27
Ms Hautala, Chair of European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights and Ms Lochbihler, Chair of the European Parliament Delegtion to Iran sent on 7 July 2010 a letter to Ambassador of Iran in Belgium, calling for stay of imminent executions in Iran.
Hautala Pleased With Proposed Human Rights Structures in EEAS
07/07/2010 – 16:00
European Parliament discussed the creation of the new European External Action Service today.
Letter to Dalai Lama on the 75th Birthday of His Holiness
06/07/2010 – 11:40
A letter to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet from Heidi Hautala and Satu Hassi.
Chairwoman Condemns Sentencing of Haitham al-Maleh to Imprisonment in Syria
05/07/2010 – 21:30
Chairwoman Hautala condemns the sentencing of human rights defender Mr Haitham al-Maleh by a Syrian military court on 4 of July to three years in imprisonment.
Reconciliation in Thailand is a Priority
05/07/2010 – 18:51
Ms Hautala met with Noppadon Pattama, the former Foreign Minister of Thailand, on 1 July to discuss the situation in the country after the unrest and mass-demonstrations in this spring.
New Tunisian Law Hits Human Rights Activists
02/07/2010 – 16:55
On 15 June 2010 the Tunisian Penal Code was speedily amended in a way that can in effect prevent Tunisian human rights activists from cooperating with the international community. Chairwoman Hautala condemned the measure in the meeting of European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights, on 24th of June.
EU and UN Can Do More For Human Rights Together
01/07/2010 – 19:58
Chairwoman Hautala took part today in the Annual Meeting of Chairpersons of the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies to discuss the cooperation of the Treaty Bodies with the EU.
Subcommittee on Human Rights Discusses Human Rights Situation in DRC
01/07/2010 – 19:05
Subcommittee on Human Rights discussed human rights situation in Democratic Republic of Congo today.
Scaling Down of Gaza Blockade Is Welcome But Not Enough
30/06/2010 – 19:33
Chairwoman Hautala met today with Mr John Ging, Head of UN relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip, to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the recent scaling down of the blockade.
Conviction for Renowned Human Rights Defender Al-Hasani in Syria
28/06/2010 – 11:37
Chairwoman Hautala reprimands the decision of the Second Criminal Court of Damascus to convict Mr. Muhannad Al-Hasani, a leading Syrian human rights lawyer, to three years imprisonment, on 24th of June.
Hautala Welcomes Release of Iranian Human Rights Defender Emad Baghi
28/06/2010 – 11:27
Hautala welcomes the release on bail of Iranian journalist Mr Emad Baghi. Amongst others, Chairwoman Hautala had advocated for his release.
More Respect for LGBT Rights and Communities
28/06/2010 – 10:11
Chairwoman Hautala sent an address to St Petersburg Pride on 26th June, calling for better protection of LGBT rights. The peaceful march was disrupted by the police and several participants were detained.
Human Rights Recommendations for Belgian EU Presidency
24/06/2010 – 16:27
Chairwoman Hautala addressed today the launch of Amnesty International Recommendations to the EU during the Belgian Presidency.
Hautala asks EU Commission about LGBT Rights in Russia
24/06/2010 – 15:52
Chairwoman Hautala presented question to the Commission at the meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights on 24th of June concerning the EU support to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Russia.
Criminal Proceedings Against Orlov Ongoing
21/06/2010 – 11:30
Chairwoman Hautala has received with disappointment the news that criminal charges against Mr Oleg Orlov are still ongoing
European Parliament calls for stronger EU ban on torture tools trade
21/06/2010 – 11:22
European Parliament adopted on 17th June a resolution calling for better regulation in export of torture tools.
Kyrgyzstan Must Release Human Rights Defender Askarov Without Delay
18/06/2010 – 12:15
Chairwoman Hautala wrote today to the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan calling for prompt release of Human Rights Defender Azimjan Askarov, who was arrested in Bazar Korgon on 15 June 2010.
EU Parliament strongly condemns the killing of human rights defender Chebeya
18/06/2010 – 11:18
On the eve of celebrations of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fiftieth anniversary of independence, the European Parliament has adopted unanimously an emergency resolution condemning in the strongest terms the murder of Floribert Chebeya Bahizire, a well respected Congolese human rights defender
European Parliament Wants to Give Better Protection to Human Rights Defenders
17/06/2010 – 16:28
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The European Parliament adopted today the report of Green MEP Heidi Hautala, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human rights, on Human Rights Defenders with near unanimity. High Representative, Ms Catherine Ashton, who took part in the hearing, welcomed the recommendations of the report.
Civil Liberties Must Be Part of Modernization in Russia
17/06/2010 – 16:25
The European Parliament today voted for a resolution on the outcome of the 31 May - 1 June Russia - EU summit in Rostov.
More Protection for Human Rights Defenders in Iran
17/06/2010 – 09:41
On 17th of June Chairwoman Hautala sent an address to the civil society conference “Iran and Beyond - Local and Global Commitment to Protect Human Rights Defenders”
Human Rights in the debate on EU - Russia Summit
16/06/2010 – 14:33
European Parliament discussed today of the outcomes of the 25th EU-Russia Summit 31 May - 1 June at Rostov-on-Don.
European Parliament debates the Hautala report on Human Rights Defenders today
16/06/2010 – 12:20
European Parliament will debate today the Committee on Foreign Affairs report on Human Rights Defenders, which is prepared by Ms Hautala.
Investigation Into Israeli Attack on Freedom Flotilla Must be Independent
16/06/2010 – 11:13
Chairwoman of European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights, Heidi Hautala, welcomes Israeli announcement of setting up an independent public commission to investigate the attack on flotilla of ships destined to Gaza on 31st of May.
Kimberley Diamonds or Blood Diamonds?
15/06/2010 – 12:40
Letter to HR/VP Catherine Ashton, co-signed by a number of Members of the European Parliament.
ICC Must Prosecute Crime of Aggression Independently or Not at All
14/06/2010 – 13:27
The International Criminal Court (ICC) review conference in Kampala decided to extend the talks up until 2017 on whether or not the ICC shall have authority to prosecute the crime of aggression.
Amidst Unrest, Kyrgyzstan Must Ensure Safety for its People
14/06/2010 – 12:36
Chairwoman Hautala calls Kyrgyzstan authorities to ensure that there are effective protection and humanitarian measures for the people fleeing the violence from the city of Osh and other places in southern Kyrgyzstan.
