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ICHRP sponsored course begins at the Henry Dunant Institute - Latin America 02 September 2010
ICHRP is pleased to announce the commencement of the diploma on “social rights, public policies and humanitarian intervention in times of globalization” at the Henry Dunant Institute in Santiago, Chile. The ICHRP expects that the sponsorship of the programme will help in the promotion of its work among Spanish speaking policy makers in Latin America. Continue
ICHRP Corruption and Human Rights Report in Spanish launched in Chile 17 August 2010
On 10 August 2010, the Spanish version of Corruption and Human Rights: Making the Connection was launched in Santiago de Chile. The speakers were: Christian Gruenberg, representing ICHRP, one of the authors of the report; María de los Ángeles Fernández, Executive Director of Fundación Chile 21; and Silvana Lauzán, Director of the Democracy and Human Rights programme at the Universidad de Chile. Continue
ICHRP Launches Migration Report together with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 15 July 2010
On July 13, at a reception to launch Irregular Migration, Migrant Smuggling and Human Rights: Towards Coherence, the latest ICHRP report, the Council welcomed Navanethem Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who spoke in support of the work being conducted by the ICHRP and the sound policies recommended in the latest ICHRP report. Continue
Donor Meeting 12 July 2010
On July 8, the ICHRP welcomed donors to discuss the Council’s interim strategic plan and to provide feedback on its activities during this important transition period.
Among the attendees were representatives from the British, Irish, Canadian, Dutch, Swiss, and Norwegian ministries and diplomatic missions as well as other development organizations. Continue
Welcome Reception 12 July 2010
The ICHRP welcomed its new Executive Director, Maina Kiai, with a reception that took place the evening of July 8. This was also an opportunity to offer a heartfelt thank you to Robert Archer, who will depart after more than a decade of leadership to the Council. Continue
ICHRP to sponsor two post graduate studies in Latin America and Spain 05 July 2010
ICHRP is glad to announce its partnership with the Henry Dunant Institute – Latin America.
The ICHRP will be sponsoring two post graduate studies at the Institute: one diploma on “social rights, public policies and humanitarian intervention in times of globalization”, and one diploma on “economic, social and cultural rights and public policies” Continue
Human Rights in the Global Economy – draft report of a Colloquium 05 July 2010
From 11 to 13 January 2010, the International Council on Human Rights Policy and Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative convened a Colloquium on Human Rights in the Global Economy in Geneva. Continue
Welcoming Maina Kiai - Hina Jilani 28 June 2010
Hina Jilani welcomes Maina Kiai, ICHRP’s new Executive Director, on behalf of the Board. “Maina will bring to the next phase of the Council’s development the sensibility and passion of a human rights advocate, the skills of a communicator, and considerable experience of working in official institutions and both national and international NGOs. He is ideally placed to exploit and develop the foundational work that has been done since the Council formed in 1998”. Continue
ICHRP: Change of direction 31 May 2010
“I am delighted to confirm that Maina Kiai will succeed me as Executive Director of the International Council on 15 July. Maina will bring to the Council a tremendous reputation as an advocate of human rights in Kenya, and formidable communication skills. He will contribute a new voice and fresh energy to the Council’s direction and I am more than pleased to confide the Council to his care.
For me it has been a hard-wearing but rewarding ride, an uncompromising slog combined with marvellous views, and I thank all of you who collaborated with us in the last 13 years for your support, invention and generosity. Continue
New Draft: Integrating Human Rights in the Anti-Corruption Agenda 10 May 2010
The ICHRP has posted a new draft report for comment and review. This draft report examines how the use of a human rights framework can strengthen and enhance anti-corruption strategies.
Please Send your comments by the 24th of May, 2010. Continue