Category - human rights

Faith school judgement fails to consider human rights angle

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:24:44 +0100

Supporters of inclusive schooling have expressed disappointment at a high court judgment that fails to consider seriously religious discrimination under the European Convention on Human Rights.

The politics of pressure

Simon Barrow — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:33:38 +0100

The brutal pre-election repression of Robert Mugabe's regime may at last have brought the world to a tipping-point of disgust.

Chinese government permits religious literature in the Olympic village

staff writers — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:15:14 +0100

The Chinese government has given permission for special distribution of booklets of the Gospels, copies of the New Testament and full Bibles during the Olympic Games, but other concerns about freedom of speech and expression remain.

Amnesty accuses European governments on 'rendition' and secret detention

agency reporter — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:47:56 +0100

Amnesty International has today accused European governments of complicity and inaction over US-led rendition and secret detention, as it published a new report on European renditions and a 'Six-point Plan' for their prevention.

Student Christian leader calls for peace monitors in Zimbabwe

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:02:21 +0100

A student Christian leader Zimbabwe has urged the international community to intervene, following the decision of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to withdraw from the presidential runoff, citing escalating violence against supporters.

Tsvangirai pulls out of poll as Mugabe declares war on democracy

staff writers — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:54:04 +0100

After weeks of violence, Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has announced that he is pulling out of Friday's presidential election run-off, fearing massacres of his supporters and a rigged poll outcome.

Zambian and Zimbabwe church leaders call for Southern Africa action

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:50:11 +0100

Zambian and Zimbabwean Roman Catholic bishops have exhorted the government of Southern African to take much stronger action in pressuring the government in Harare to ensure a credible presidential election in Zimbabwe.

Churches worldwide invited to pray for Zimbabwe

staff writers — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:10:51 +0100

Churches worldwide are being invited to mark a day of prayer for Zimbabwe on Sunday 22 June, as the beginning of a season of prayer for the people and government of the African country, which is facing a critical time in its history.

Zimbabwe a 'silent genocide', UN Human Rights Council told

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:55:20 +0100

Zimbabwean women have told the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva they are watching a "silent genocide" unfurl in their country, as President Mugabe's reign of terror against all opposition continues apace.

Giving Voice to the Earth

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:11:22 +0100

Start: 26/07/2008 - 09:00

End: 26/07/2008 - 19:00

A day conference, organised by Peace Brigades International UK, will explore threats to biodiversity and climate change presented by deforestation, pollution and mono-crop cultivation.