Liberia

AU: African Civil Society Presses States for ICC Support

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:45:00 -0800

(Johannesburg) - A network of African civil society and international organizations today called upon African Union (AU) states to use the AU's upcoming session about the International Criminal Court (ICC) to promote the court's ability to prosecute the world's worst crimes fairly and effectively.

US: Clinton Should Stress Human Rights on Africa Trip

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:01:00 -0700

(New York) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should emphasize human rights on her seven-nation trip to Africa, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Clinton.

Letter to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Advance of Her Africa Trip

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Dear Secretary Clinton,

African Civil Society Urges African States Parties to the Rome Statute to Reaffirm Their Commitment to the ICC

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:40:56 -0700

On 3 July 2009 the African Union (AU) agreed that its members should withhold cooperation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the arrest and surrender of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. The court issued its arrest warrant for President al-Bashir on 4 March 2009 for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur.

Letter to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Prosecution for Serious Crimes

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Dear Commissioner:

Human Rights Watch Launches Photo Exhibit Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:30 -0700

At Lincoln Center's Furman Gallery during the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival - June 12-25

(New York) - Human Rights Watch today launches a new photographic exhibit, Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold.

UN: Highlight Rights and Justice on Africa Trip

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:57:47 -0700

(New York) - The United Nations Security Council should focus on the protection of civilians, justice, and human rights during its upcoming visit to Africa, from May 14-21, 2009, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the council member states.

Letter to the UN Security Council in Advance of Africa Trip

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:33:34 -0700

Dear Ambassador,

We write in advance of your visit to Africa to highlight key human rights concerns relevant to the Great Lakes region, Liberia, and in your meetings with the African Union, with suggested action points.

Great Lakes region

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Policy Paralysis

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:20:28 -0800

POLICY PARALYSIS:

A CALL FOR ACTION ON HIV/AIDS-RELATED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFRICA

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Pray the Devil Back to Hell (UK premiere)

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:11:31 -0800