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Corruption: consultations with Transparency International 09 July 2008

As part of the consultation process of the research project on corruption and human rights, research director Magdalena Sepúlveda and Lead Writer Christian Gruenberg visited Transparency International’s (TI) Secretariat in Berlin. On 26th June, Christian Gruenberg participated in a roundtable meeting on human rights and corruption, which brought together representatives of Amnesty International’s Secretariat, Human Rights Watch Germany, Reporters without Borders and members of various national chapters of TI Continue

Focus consultation with IADB and OECD-DAC 07 July 2008

On 3rd July, Research Director, Magdalena Sepúlveda and Lead Writer, Christian Gruenberg, met in Paris with several experts on corruption and human rights, among others, with Fernando Carrillo Flores, principal adviser in the Inter-American Development Bank Special Office in Europe. They also visited the Organisation for Economic, Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Continue

New report: Climate Change and Human Rights 24 June 2008

Policies on climate change have so far ignored its likely human rights impacts, according to our new report, Climate Change and Human Rights: A Rough Guide, published on 24 June. The report argues that human rights principles can guide climate change policy by focusing on individual suffering and exposure to risk. Continue

Talking about Terrorism – Public discussion June 26 18 June 2008

with

Richard Carver, Lead Writer of the International Council’s report
Joanne Mariner, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Program Director, Human Rights Watch
Martin Scheinin, Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights Council
on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism
A representative of the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations Continue

Corruption - Consultation 18 June 2008

The Council is preparing a report on corruption and human rights. The consultation on the first report has now closed. The consultation on the 2nd report will be announced soon.

Talking about Terrorism 21 May 2008

Have human rights organisations responded adequately to the threat of international terrorism and official responses to that threat? The new report Talking about Terrorism: Risks and Choices for Human Rights Organisations (summarised here) reaffirms that the core mission of human that the core mission of human rights advocates is to make sure that governments respect human rights and the rule of law. But fresh thinking is also needed. Continue

Corruption and human rights - Consultation 20 May 2008

The Council is preparing a project on corruption and human rights. The first of two reports linked to the project is now ready for consultation. Continue

11th Council Meeting in Kampala, Uganda 13 May 2008

The International Council held its 11th Council Meeting in Kampala, Uganda, from 9-11 May. Council members and international and regional guests discussed current and emerging human rights issues, including corruption, civil conflict, and questions related to sexuality. Continue

New website 19 March 2008

You are looking at the new website of the International Council. It has been redesigned to make it easier for you to search our work. Tell us what you like about it! And if you encounter any difficulties as you use it or have any comments, please send us your feedback.

Terrorism and human rights 19 March 2008

A new Council report is in production. Due in April, it discusses how human rights organisations talk to governments and the public about acts of terrorism. The report emphasises the vital importance of making sure governments respect human rights and the rule of law. Continue