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Indonesia: Defamation of Ahmadiyah Denomination

Indonesia: Defamation of Ahmadiyah Denomination


June 23rd, 2008

Submission for the Report of the Secretary to the General Assembly on GA-Resolution 62/154

„Combating Defamation of Religions”

 

The Government must act upon its international commitments to human rights, religious freedom and protection of minorities

The Islamic denomination Ahmadiyah is suffering discrimination from both the Indonesian government and violent groups in civil society. During recent years violent assaults have been committed by civilians. In April 2008 the Coordinating Board for Monitoring Mystical ... read more

Posted on 09:33 PM in Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, Watch's Position Papers
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Indonesia: The Government must act upon its international commitments to human rights

Indonesia: The Government must act upon its international commitments to human rights


February 22nd, 2008

Aide-Mémoire 7th UN Human Rights Council 3rd to 28th March 2008

Since the beginning of its democratic transition in 1998, Indonesia has ratified several international human rights instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESC) and the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). While these steps are welcomed, Indonesia has yet to act upon the obligations ... read more

Posted on 04:22 PM in joint position papers, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications
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Biofuels – A new threat to climate and climate justice

Biofuels – A new threat to climate and climate justice


December 2007

“We have very serious concerns over nuclear energy, genetically modified trees, carbon capture and storage and biofuels for environmental and safety reasons. We consider that these are not ways out to combat global warming, but endangering environment and poor populations.”, Indonesian NGO Forum “The Earth will not give us the extra biomass needed to keep on existing as we do. For a while we might continue to rob this biomass from the poor tropics, but the results are already ... read more

Posted on 08:01 AM in Agro Fuels, joint position papers, Indonesia, Publications, Environment & Climate
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Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means

Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means


January 15th, 2007

Aide-Mémoire 4th Session of the UN Human Rights Council 12th March to 6th April 2007

 

Impunity

Impunity remains one of the key issues concerning Indonesia’s human rights record. There has been no progress regarding prosecution and trial of gross violations of human rights. Impunity is still enjoyed by those responsible for the 1999 violence in East Timor, despite repeated unambiguous demands and recommendations on the part of UN organs. This is above all the report of the Commission ... read more

Posted on 04:54 PM in joint position papers, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications
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Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means

Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means


September 10th, 2006

Aide-Mémoire 2nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council 18 September – 6 October 2006

 

Impunity

Eight years of democratisation and transformation in Indonesia, and victims of grave human rights violations are still waiting for justice! There has been no progress regarding prosecution and trial of gross violations of human rights. Impunity is still enjoyed by those responsible for the 1999 violence in East Timor, despite repeated unambiguous demands and recommendations on the part of UN organs. This ... read more

Posted on 07:30 PM in joint position papers, Human Development, Indonesia, Publications
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A Common Vision For Transforming The European Paper Industry

A Common Vision For Transforming The European Paper Industry


27 January 2006

Long Term Vision

We, the undersigned, want to see a future Europe that consumes dramatically less paper than at present, with all that paper made by an industry that is less reliant on virgin tree fibres, maximises use of recycled materials, respects local people’s land rights, provides employment and has social impacts that are beneficial, conflict-free and fair. We want to see all of Europe’s paper being made from responsibly- and sustainably-sourced fibres, using entirely renewable ... read more

Posted on 07:29 PM in joint position papers, Indonesia, Position Papers, Publications, Pulp & Paper, Rainforest, Environment & Climate
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Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means

Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – all conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means


January 15th, 2006

Aide-Mémoire 62nd Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights 13 March to April 2006

 

Aceh

Decades of war and the devastating tsunami that struck the province in December 2005 have caused immense suffering for the Acehnese. But the window of opportunity that opened through this catastrophe has eventually led to a significant improvement of the human rights situation in this region. After initial difficulties, domestic and foreign organisations were by and large granted unrestricted access to the ... read more

Posted on 06:27 AM in joint position papers, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications
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Prosecuting International Crimes

Prosecuting International Crimes


January 31st, 2005

Deutsche Kommission Justitia et Pax
Misereor
missio
Diakonie
Watch Indonesia!

 

Watch Indonesia!
Planufer 92d 10967
Berlin
Fon/Fax: +49(0)30-69817938
watchindonesia@watchindonesia.org

 

Aide-Mémoire
61st Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights 14th March to 22nd April 2005

 

UN should rethink justice initiative and bring impunity in East Timor to an end

 

The failed justice process

Five years after the UN-sponsored Popular Consultation on the question of independence and the end of Indonesia’s ... read more

Posted on 04:04 PM in joint position papers, Justice, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice
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Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means

Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – conflicts must be resolved by peaceful means


January 18th, 2005

United Evangelical Mission Diakonie – Social Service Agency of the Protestant Church in Germany Watch Indonesia!

Aide-Mémoire to the German delegation 61st Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights 14th March to 22nd April 2005

  United Evangelical Mission Communion of Churches in three Continents Postfach 20 19 63, 42219 Wuppertal Rudolfstraße 137, 42285 Wuppertal Tel.: 0202 / 8 90 04-168 Fax: 0202 / 8 90 04-79 jpic@vemission.org Diakonie – ... read more

Posted on 02:12 PM in joint position papers, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications
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Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – conflicts must be solved by peaceful means

Indonesia: Impunity must be brought to an end – conflicts must be solved by peaceful means


24th January 2004

United Evangelical Mission, Wuppertal Watch Indonesia!, Berlin Diakonisches Werk der EKD, Referat Menschenrechte, Stuttgart

Aide-Mémoire to the German delegation 60th Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights 15th March to 23rd April 2004

by United Evangelical Mission Communion of Churches in three Continents Postfach 20 19 63, 42219 Wuppertal Fon.: +49(0)202 – 8 90 04-0, Fax: +49(0)202 – 8 90 04-79 Watch Indonesia! Planufer 92d, 10967 Berlin, Fon/Fax: +49(0)30-69817938 watchindonesia@watchindonesia.org and Diakonisches Werk der ... read more

Posted on 10:32 AM in joint position papers, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications
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