Open letter to the Government of Honduras: MEPs express their concerns regarding the state of human rights and its defenders in Honduras
Brussels, 26 June 2018 Protection International welcomes the fact that 50 members of the European Parliament have publicly expressed their concerns about human rights violations in Honduras. In this open letter, MEPs wish to encourage the government to swiftly implement comprehensive mechanisms to effectively protect human rights defenders as a fundamental step in the consolidation of the […]
Open letter to the Government of Honduras: MEPs express their concerns regarding the state of human rights and its defenders in Honduras
Brussels, 26 June 2018 Protection International welcomes the fact that 50 members of the European Parliament have publicly expressed their concerns about human rights violations in Honduras. In this open letter, MEPs wish to encourage the government to swiftly implement comprehensive mechanisms to effectively protect human rights defenders as a fundamental step in the consolidation of the […]
Towards a binding treaty on TNCs and OBEs regarding human rights – PI signs letter to Member States
The UN Human Rights Council is currently negotiating a binding treaty for transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. As many states oppose it, members of the Treaty Alliance and many other civil-society actors are addressing a letter to move the process forward. Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on a Legally Binding […]
Towards a binding treaty on TNCs and OBEs regarding human rights – PI signs letter to member States
The UN Human Rights Council is currently negotiating a binding treaty for transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. As many states oppose it, members of the Treaty Alliance and many other civil-society actors are addressing a letter to move the process forward. Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on a Legally Binding […]
KENYA: Joint Letter to Secretary Kerry on Human Rights (August 2016)
Dear Secretary Kerry, Your forthcoming visit to Kenya scheduled to take place on 22 August 2016, comes at a time when the country is faced with significant human rights and rule of law challenges. In that regard, we undersigned human rights non-governmental organizations wish to draw your attention to the continued violation of human rights […]
Letter to International Financial Institutions to ensure Effective Participation & Accountability within their Investments
Along with many others, Protection International has signed the letter below asking international financial institutions to make meaningful investments, take accountability, and foster an environment for freedom of expression, assembly, and association. A PDF version is also available in English, Spanish, and French. Responsibility of International Financial Institutions to ensure Meaningful and Effective Participation and Accountability within their Investments, and […]
Open Letter to ECOSOC regarding the Committee on NGOs
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Committee on NGOs (the Committee) considers applications by NGOs for ECOSOC accreditation and, as such, is a key gateway for NGOs to gain access to the UN. ECOSOC accreditation provides NGOs with access and participation rights in many UN spaces including the Human Rights Council and ECOSOC Commissions. However, the Committee operates in a highly politicized manner, in particular regarding […]