Press releases
All international press releases by Aim for human rights are published here. Members from the press can contact Marieke van den Berg for more information and visual images by phone (0031) (0)30 2349062) or e-mail.
| 20.11.09 | ‘Anti-trafficking policies should respect human rights’ Organisations report negative effects of policies to combat trafficking of persons in many countries (Prague, 18 November 2009) Trafficking of persons is generally recognised as a serious violation of human rights. However, current policies meant to prevent trafficking and protect trafficked persons often have adverse effects, said organisations from different countries today. The organisations... More | |
| 29.05.08 | Renewed website supports worldwide online cooperation to promote human rights The Human Rights Impact Resource Centre has renewed its online knowledge centre. As from today, human rights practitioners from all over the world are able to join in for discussions, collaborative work and interaction through the web. New features include online work spaces, discussion groups and... More |  |
| 06.01.07 | UN International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearances An international coalition of families of the disappeared and of human rights NGO’s welcomes the announcement of the first signatures of the United Nations Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearances. A ceremony will take place on February 6 in Paris, at the initiative... More |  |
| 30.08.05 | For the right not to be disappeared, we say: Convention now! Announcement of a public activity by relatives of victims of enforced disappearances to appeal to the Dutch Government to actively support a UN Convention against Enforced Disappearances. More |  |
