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Written by Uwe Rusch
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009 13:56 |
International Society for Human Rights of South-West Florida (ISHR SWFL)
 The International Society for Human Rights of South-West Florida (ISHR SWFL) is a branch of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR)
The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) and its branches are independent non-governmental human rights organizations (NGOs) which base their work on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed by the United Nations on 10 December 1948. The ISHR seeks to promote international understanding and tolerance in all areas of culture and society.
It is a non-profit organization, independent of all political parties, governments or religious groups. It acts according to the philosophy that the realization of human rights and the improvement of social conditions cannot be pursued by use of force.
ISHR was founded in order to support individuals who share this principle and, consequently, claim their rights in a non-violent manner.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 13:52 |
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Murder convict hanged in public in Iran |
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Written by Radio Zamaneh
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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 17:10 |
Alireza Mollasoltani was hanged today, Wednesday, after the appellate court confirmed his death sentence for the murder of Ruhollah Dadashi.
 ISNA reports that Mollasoltani was hanged in public in the Golshahr area of Karaj. He was convicted of stabbing Dadashi last July in an altercation led to his death. Dadashi was known as "Iran's Strongest Man." The report indicated that the accused was born on December 25, 1993, and his death sentence would be delayed under December 25, 2011.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 17:51 |
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Cuba - Statement by the Europe-NGO Network |
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Written by Europe-Cuba NGO Network
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 00:00 |
Statement by the Europe-Cuba NGO Network on the Government Violence Against Women's Organizations in Cuba
Following recent news from Cuba about the use of intimidation, violence and temporary detentions by Cuban government against the "Damas de Blanco" we want to show our admiration for their non-violent protests and ask for even greater support and recognition for this civil group in particular.
The "Damas de Blanco" was formed after the Black Spring of 2003 when the Cuban Government sentenced 75 dissidents to up to 28 years in prison. Wives and other female relatives of the 75 jailed activists continue their ritual attendance of Sunday masses and peaceful protests asking for the release of current political prisoners.
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 September 2011 23:48 |
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Former GDR-prison Cottbus now in "Prisoner's" Hands |
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Written by ISHR
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Monday, 12 September 2011 00:00 |
As a late victory over the East German dictatorship the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) celebrates the peaceful takeover of the prison Cottbus by the 'Human Rights Center Cottbus e.V.'
Between 1972 until the reunification of Germany (1989) the ISHR supported around 200 prisoners which were detained in that prison. These were regime critics, civil rights activists, and those who only wanted to leave the GDR. Dieter Dombrowski, who is now a member of the Brandenburg parliament, and Siegmar Faust, a well-known writer and author, were detained there. An especially cruel punishment was the arrest in dark and cold cells or in the so-called "tiger cages".
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 September 2011 23:49 |
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