OMNI
NEWSLETTER ON HUMAN
RIGHTS #4, March 31, 2014
Compiled by Dick
Bennett for a Culture of Peace and Justice.
(#1 June 8, 2008; #2
Feb. 5, 2012; #3 March 24, 2013)
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Contents Human Rights Newsletter #4
Global Human Rights
United Nations
Universal Periodic Review, Google Search 2015
World Human
Rights Report 2014
Vets for Peace,
Wars, Human Rights, and Peace 2013
FinnWatch,
Corporate Violations of Human Rights
Mauritanian
Human Rights Hero
Giraffe Stick
Your Neck Out Heroes
USA
Ann Fagan
Ginger, The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights Is the Law
US Human Rights
Network
New York State,
Dignity in Schools
GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
Universal
Periodic Review, Google
Search, March 31, 2015
www.ohchr.org/...
Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for H...
The UPR was created
through the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 by ... Human Rights
Council Universal
Periodic Review Working Group to Review ...
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facts about the UPR. What is the Universal Periodic Review ...
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UPR
Sessions. According to the Human Rights Council's ...
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Documentation.
In accordance with the Human Rights Council ...
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the Universal Periodic Review, the Human Rights ...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Periodic_Review
Wikipedia
Jump to UN-UPR cycle - [edit]. While the
first UN-UPR operated on a
four-year cycle, the second and current cycle has been extended to four and a
half ...
www.upr-info.org/en/upr-process/what-is-it
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique
mechanism of the Human ... the human rights situation of all UN Member States is
reviewed every 4.5 years.
www.upr-info.org/en
UPR Info is an NGO
dedicated to promote the Universal Periodic Review mechanism since ... How the UPR can
support the UN Convention on the Rights of All..
www.state.gov/j/drl/upr/
United
States Department of State
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), established
by the UN General Assembly in 2006,
is a process through which the human rights records of the United ...
www.state.gov/documents/.../146379.p...
United
States Department of State
Submitted to the U.N. High Commissioner
for Human Rights ... I.2 The United States and the Universal Periodic Review: approach and methodology
........... 3. II.
formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=247767&culture=en...
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism was
established in 2008 and operates under the auspices of the United Nations Human Rights
Council.
www.ushrnetwork.org/our-work/project/upr-universal-periodic-review
Next U.S. Government Universal Period Review To Take Place the
second week of ... The U.S. Government submitted their report to the UN on February 2,
2015, ...
Searches
related to UN Universal Periodic Review
Bulletin of World Report on the
Culture of Peace for June 1, 2014
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Despite the
headlines of human rights violations in such countries as
Human rights
measures are a good indicator of progress towards a culture of peace in all
its aspects. For example, it is not by accident that the domestic workers
treaty is being signed and put in force by the countries of
In the case
of women's rights, there is good news in the recent ground-breaking European treaty on violence against women. According to
Human Rights Watch, “This is a defining moment for women in
With regard
to the rights of indigenous peoples,Survival International reports
that there were significant gains in the past year in
And with
regard to the free flow of information, the adoption by
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But even the
question of human rights violations often can have both positive and negative
sides. For example, at the same time as Amnesty International, Human Rights
Watch and others denounced the Venezuelan government for violating the rights
of political protesters, the Venezuelan government announced that it was
complying with a demand of the the Foreign Ministers of the Union of South
American Nations (Unasur) to establish a National Council for Human Rights. And in the neighboring
country of
Unfortunately,
most coverage of human rights issues by the mass media are negative,
consisting of accusations of human rights violations, often pointed at the
"enemy" as a kind of propaganda weapon. This makes human rights
coverage more difficult for CPNN, since we insist that our stories concern
positive developments. After all, there are plenty of other websites that
provide negative news!
Often, the
violations of human rights are associated with civil wars or threats of civil
wars and sometimes as a result of interventions to support what the
American's call 'regime change." In these cases, the accusations can be
very hypocritical when the intervening countries accuse the target countries
of human rights violations that are caused directly by the country's counter
measures, but indirectly by the interventions of the foreign powers. Recent
examples include
Finally, here
is a case where the negative news can be turned into positive action. A number of human rights organizations, including Amnesty
International, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists
have called for
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PEACE
EDUCATION  The Nonviolence Handbook: A book review |
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT Indigenous women at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous rights |
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WOMEN'S
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TOLERANCE & SOLIDARITY First Native American Woman Becomes Federal Judge |
FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION |
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Please send
us articles about the work of your organization and other culture of peace
news. (see http://cpnn-world.org/reporter.html). We look forward to
hearing from you.
Peace,
through struggle,
The CPNN Team
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VETERANS
FOR PEACE
December
2013: Celebrating Accomplishments and Looking Forward
November
was an eventful month for Veterans For Peace! Thank you to everyone who
participated in the Armistice Day Actions across the country surrounding
November 11th. During the weekend of November 22nd, members traveled
across the nation to attend the School
of Americas Watch event at Fort Benning , GA
As 2013 comes
to an end, we continue our work of
raising awareness of the Costs of War and promoting a Culture of Peace in
our communities. As always, the national office offers you opportunities
to take action this month. If you do, please let us know so that we can
help publicize your local work. Send photos, videos, and reports to Casey
at casey@veteransforpeace.org.
December
10th: United Nations Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed by the
international community every year on December 10th. It commemorates the day in 1948 that the United
Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. Many of our current national
projects revolve around human rights issues. Drone warfare has been
largely discussed as a violation of human rights. (Check out the article).
The treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo
Bay
“All
human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed
with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of
brotherhood.”
—Article 1, United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
—Article 1, United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Spread the Message:
·
Write An Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor discussing "Human
Rights From a Veteran Perspective" or discussing any current
projects of VFP related to human rights issues.
·
Show a Movie: Invisible Wars and Dirty Wars are two
examples. You can also request a copy of Targeting Iran, a film by Andy
Norris from the national office for your chapter’s use.
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Educate yourself and spread the message: Amnesty
International, United For Human Rights, Human
Rights Watch, Human Rights First,
Holiday Fundraiser for Chapters: Sell
2014 Calendars
You've probably seen the
beautiful 12 page, 14 "x 11" wall calendar produced each year by
the Syracuse Cultural Workers. This year, calendars are available as an
educational and fundraising tool for chapters. You can purchase calendars
at a discounted rate of $7.50 and sell them at local events for $15 or $20
donations. Contact dik@syracuseculturalworkers.comfor
information.
SEEKING PEACE FOR JUSTICE
Christmas Truce of 1914
This December 25, 2014, we begin to remember and celebrate the
centenary of Christmas Truce of 1914.
On Christmas Eve of 1914, ordinary soldiers made temporary peace
with their enemies, causing the Western Front to fall silent. The holiday
season is a good time to enjoy the music of the soldiers who laid down their
weapons and celebrated Christmas together in the trenches of World War I, and
to consider how we can bring this story of hope and humanity to others
throughout the coming year. December 2014, with the marking of 100 years
since this momentous occasion, is an opportunity to pay homage to the
peacemakers of 1914. You can get more information about these efforts at info@veteranspeacecouncil.org.
In
the spirit of the Christmas Truce, VFP members have often reached out to our
former "enemies.” For example, a few years ago there was a gathering of
Viet Nam Veterans in Alaska Korea Israel
Looking
Forward to 2014
In
addition to taking action this month, we can look forward at the upcoming year.
What are your chapter projects and local initiatives? What are your
short and long term goals? How can you achieve these goals? How can national
office support your work? In the January e-mail, a short survey will be
available to members to provide feedback about the monthly mailers, the
calendar, and future plans.
At a
national level, we are focused on the strategic plan and building a framework
to implement our goals of building peace, seeking justice, and educating the
public about the true costs of war. We are also focused on providing
support to local chapters and promoting the work of our members. In 2014, action ideas will be sent out to the entire membership nearly
one full month in advance. For example, February action
ideas will be e-mailed to the entire membership by the first Monday of January. If you have any questions
about the calendar, e-mail Casey at casey@veteransforpeace.org.
Address postal inquiries to:
Veterans For Peace
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NEWS
2015-03-17
NESTE
OIL SUPPLIER TAKES STEPS TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS
A
Finnwatch report on the responsibility of palm oil published in September 2014
has resulted in measures that will improve working conditions.
NEWS
2015-03-11
JOINT
THREE YEAR PROJECT COMMENCES TO EMPOWER MIGRANT WORKERS IN THAILAND
Project will
empower migrant workers to negotiate better working terms and conditions and
improve migrant workers quality of life.
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NEWS AND REPORTS BY COUNTRY
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NEWS
2015-03-05
WÄRTSILÄ
– MEAGRE SALARIES AND INADEQUATE MONITORING OF SUPPLIERS
New
Finnwatch report: In High-tech's Backyard – Labour Rights as a Part of
Wärtsilä’s Value Chain
NEWS
2014-06-18
ANDY
HALL WAS FORMALLY DETAINED AND RELEASED ON BAIL
Finnwatch
Researcher Andy Hall Detained in Cell by Thai Court on Natural Fruit Charges
Prior to Court Approval for Industry Bail Out, Passport Confiscated Today
NEWS
2014-06-16
THAI
INDUSTRY COMMITS TO SUPPORT BAIL OUT
Police to
Escort Finnwatch Researcher Andy Hall to Public Prosecutor on 18th June.
NEWS
2014-05-19
FINNWATCH
RESEARCHER ANDY HALL TO FACE PUBLIC PROSECTOR ON 18TH JUNE 2014
Finnwatch
researcher Andy Hall today met criminal investigators at Bangna Police Station
in Bangkok.
NEWS
2014-05-17
FINNWATCH
RESEARCHER ANDY HALL TO DEFEND LATEST NATURAL FRUIT CHARGES
Finnwatch
investigated the responsibility of tuna and pineapple companies in Thailand.
© Finnwatch 2014
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AS I ENTER THE CALIFORNIA
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language of treaties ratified by the U.S. that contain specific rights declared
in the UDHR. ~ Member, California State Assembly, 27th AD William W. Monning
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General Assembly Lindsley Smith
THE INSPIRING CONCEPTS in
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we can use in our daily work. That is the message of this handy new book by Ann
Fagan Ginger. As we face the problems of 2009 and 2010, we can carry with us
this little book and quote the treaty language to declare and enforce our
rights. ~ Executive Director, Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office
Bruce F. Knotts
THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION
OF HUMAN RIGHTS stands alongside the Magna Carta and amendments to the U.S.
Constitution as a guidepost for modern civil society in their efforts to treat
their citizens as human beings. This book is a must read for anyone who is
concerned about the human rights of the people they serve and advocate for.~
Founding Organizer, People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, and Assoc.
Minister, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA. Rev. Daniel A. Buford
THIS BOOKLET PROVIDES A
BLUEPRINT for the new Obama Presidential Administration to uphold the
commitment of the United States to human rights by practicing at home what it
preaches to the nations of the world. Our long-standing principles of domestic
civil rights should incorporate more international human rights protocols. ~ Civil
Rights Attorney and international Human Rights Advocate; Past President,
National Lawyers Guild John C. Brittain
THIS BOOK IS A VERY USEFUL
TOOL to strengthen enforcement of human rights in the U.S. 2009. I can use it to
encourage colleagues to cite to rights spelled out in the UN’s Universal
Declaration of Human Rights which are now written into treaties the U.S. has
ratified, making them enforceable law.~ Staff Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid
Stephen Bingham
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Advancing Human Rights 2013 Conference, December 6-8, Atlanta , GA.
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CONTENTS of #1 June 8, 2008
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UNIVERSAL
DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (UDHR)60TH ANNIVERSARY
Human Rights Organizations
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USA
US
Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
US Exceptionalism
US and Habeas Corpus
[For remaining contents go to www.omnicenter.org]
Death Penalty: ABA
Death Penalty: NWA, John Threet
Human Rights Week 2008 at UA
Graffiti Prosecutions
Contents #2
Meiklejohn
Civil Liberties Institute’s newsletter, Human
Rights Now!
Human Rights
Treaties = US Law
US Mercenaries
Sexual Abuse
Moyn, Human Rights in History
CEDAW
Right to Die
Film on Jack Kevorkian
US in UN Human
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Accountability
Improving Globally
Human Rights
Education
Contents
of #3 March 24, 2013
Local ACLU
Human Rights Forum
Amnesty
International
Universal
Rights and Realities
Chomsky, Others
Did It Not Us
Kathryn
Sikkink, Human Rights Prosecutions
Large Scale
Interventions
Universal
Rights
Bricmont,
Humanitarian Imperialism
Murdering Human
Rights Advocates in the Philippines
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