Parallel OSCE Civil Society Forum in Minsk

Parallel OSCE Civil Society Forum has been successfully held in Minsk on 4 July. It took place on the eve of the 26th annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The Forum was organized by Belarusian human rights NGOs together with the Civic Solidarity Platform. More than 100 people participated in the event, including representatives of […]

Appeal to the United Nations Secretary General Regarding His Visit to Turkmenistan

Appeal to the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres Regarding His Visit to Turkmenistan on June 13, 2017 This letter is available in PDF here His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres United Nations Secretary General   Cc:  Mr. Zeid Ra`ad Al Hussein United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights June 8, 2017 Dear Secretary General Guterres: […]

Statement by Switzerland: Death of Mr. Tirkish Tyrmyev in custody in Turkmenistan

        1129th Meeting of the Permanent Council, 26 January 2017 Current Issue: Death of Mr. Tirkish Tyrmyev in custody in Turkmenistan Statement by Switzerland Mr. Chairman, This statement is delivered on behalf of Canada, Iceland and Switzerland. Our countries are concerned about reports of the death of the former head of the […]