21 October 2016
International Conference: ‘Who determines the security (research) agenda?’
Statement on the Case of Emir-Usein Kuku Prosecuted for Human Rights Activity in Crimea
19 October 2016
The NHC, along with the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR), and the Human Rights Information Centre (HRIC) demand the immediate release of human rights defender Emir-Usein Kuku, a member of the Crimean Human Rights Group.NHC Concerned Over Deteriorating US-Russia Relations
06 October 2016
United States-Russia relations have become increasingly strained in the midst of continuous disagreements over the handling of the Syrian conflict. Cooperation in Syria was an opportunity for the two to strengthen ties after clashing over the annexation of Crimea. Azerbaijan: Results of the Constitutional Referendum
04 October 2016
With the recent economic struggle that has hit Azerbaijan caused by the decline in oil prices, the current government's grip on power has been threatened.Human Rights Situation in the Netherlands
28 September 2016
The report Bringing Human Rights Home: Contribution to the third Universal Periodic Review of the Netherlands has provided a perfect opportunity for Dutch NGOs to cast light on the human rights situation from a Dutch perspective.Civil Society Appeals to the International Association of Prosecutors to Uphold Human Rights
15 September 2016
Over 50 civil society organizations, including the NHC, have called on the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) to take steps to ensure that its members act in accordance with international human rights standards.Book on Hate Crime, Incitement to Hatred and Hate Speech published
14 September 2016
NHC is excited to announce the publication of the book Criminal Law on Hate Crime, Incitement to Hatred and Hate Speech in OSCE Participating States by human rights researcher Alexander Verkhovsky.NHC was present at the Association of Human Rights Institutes Conference (AHRI)
13 September 2016
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, set up by the UN and adopted by the international community, is a roadmap for the creation of prosperity for the people and protection of the planet.Arbitrary Detentions and Forced Disappearances in Ukraine
31 August 2016
The practice of enforced disappearances has become a tool in the ongoing violent conflict in eastern Ukraine. Even though it is considered a grave violation under the international law, it has been reportedly used by both sides of the conflict.
