Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Romani children denied proper education in Slovakia - 24 April 2009

Every child has the right to education without discrimination. In Slovakia, huge numbers of Romani children are denied this right.

Summit of the Americas fails to address human rights - 20 April 2009

The Declaration of Commitment of Port of Spain fails to lay out a clear human rights framework for progress in the areas of human prosperity, energy security and env

Fiji human rights worsening under new military regime - 20 April 2009

The population lives in fear after draconian measures implemented by the regime. Elections have been deferred for five years and martial law has been declared.

Amnesty International puts human rights on Americas Summit agenda - 16 April 2009

An Amnesty International delegation has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago to take part in the Summit of the Americas.

Taiwan signs up for human rights - 9 April 2009

Taiwan’s legislature has ratified two of the most important international conventions for the development of human rights.

Europe's Roma community still facing massive discrimination - 8 April 2009

Denied their rights to housing, employment, healthcare and education, Roma are often victims of forced evictions, racist attacks and police ill-treatment.

March through Czech town puts Roma community in fear - 6 April 2009

Far-right groups organized a march through the Roma-populated area in Přerov in the Czech Republic on Saturday.

G20 leaders urged to protect the poor - 2 April 2009

Eight of the world's leading NGOs urge the G20 leaders to take long-term decisions in the interests of people and the planet this week.

Roma forcibly evicted from Milan settlement - 31 March 2009

The Roma people living under the Bacula overpass in the North of Milan, Italy, were forcibly evicted on Tuesday by local authorities.

Paraguay's Indigenous Peoples in peril - 31 March 2009

The Paraguayan state is failing to adequately protect the rights of its Indigenous Peoples, forcing many to live in misery and effectively condemning some to death.