Friday, June 26, 2009

E-learning course on minority rights and indigenous peoples

E-learning course on minority rights and indigenous peoples

The course traces the conceptual, political and legal questions associated with the protection of minorities. Participants will debate the challenges of protecting "new" minorities (such as migrants) as opposed to "old" (autochtonous) minorities. Some topics addressed include rights related to religion, language, land, and education. Apply by 1 August 2009.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) releases its annual activity report for 2008

ECRI'S LISTSERVE
Publication of ECRI’s Annual Report
STRASBOURG, 02.06.2009: The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) releases its annual activity report for 2008. This Annual Report describes ECRI’s main activities in 2008 and also highlights the main trends with regard to the presence of racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance across Europe:
http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/ecri/default_en.asp

ECRI is an independent human rights body of the Council of Europe which monitors problems of racism and intolerance, prepares reports and issues recommendations to member states.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009