Full .pdf version Legal Aid in British Columbia: Implementation of BC’s International Human Rights Treaty Obligations 10 March 2015 The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada stated in 2011 that “access to justice is a fundamental right of every person – every man, woman and … [Read more...]
Thailand: Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA) responsibility to engage in dialogue about alleged human rights violations in Thailand’s fruit industry
14/08/2014
See full .pdf version LRWC's letter below is in response to a Letter from the Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA) to the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation (SERC) on 13 August 2014 [off LRWC site] Also see a joint letter to TPIA by 108 signatories on 8 August 2014 See … [Read more...]
Thailand: Case Against Labour Rights Defender Draws International Outcry
08/08/2014
Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada is among the 108 signatories to the letter, from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America. See logos of signatories Nearly 100 international rights groups demand industry action Today (8 August), nearly 100 international and national labor and human … [Read more...]
Thailand: Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA) action requested in case of Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall
08/08/2014
Full pdf document Unofficial Thai translation List of addressees Press release Follow the campaign on the website of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHR). August 8, 2014 RE: TPIA action requested in case of Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall Note: An unofficial Thai … [Read more...]
Event: International human rights, the Rule of Law and Cambodia’s Election Conflict | 23 April 2014
04/04/2014
Poster (.pdf) Safeguarding the Independence and Integrity of the Bar, Courts and Tribunals: International Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Cambodia's Election Conflict Victoria April 23, 2014, noon to 1:15 pm Barristers’ Lounge, Victoria Courthouse, 850 Burdett Ave., Victoria, BC No … [Read more...]
Oral Statement to the UN Human Rights Council: UPR Outcomes: China | Statement
22/03/2014
Full .pdf document Check Against Delivery Date: 19 March 2014 HRC section: Agenda Item 6 Speaker: Ms. Vani Selvarajah Oral Statement to the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Regular Session - Oral Statement Item 6: UPR Outcomes: China Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada … [Read more...]
Oral Statement to 25th Session of UN Human Rights Council: Concerns about the independence of lawyers in Myanmar | Statement
17/03/2014
full .pdf version Date: 17 March 2014 HRC section: Agenda Item 4 Speaker: Ms. Vani Selvarajah Oral Statement Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Mr. Tomas Ojea Quintana Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) & Lawyers … [Read more...]
Oral Statement to the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council: Situation of Lawyers in Iran and independence of the legal profession remain precarious | Statement
17/03/2014
full .pdf version Date: 17 March 2014 HRC section: Agenda item 4 Speaker: Ms. Vani Selvarajah Oral Statement to the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) & Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L), non-governmental organizations in special … [Read more...]
Oral Statement to the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council: Human Rights Defenders under threat in Bangladesh and Cambodia | Statement
10/03/2014
Full pdf version Date: 10 March 2014 HRC section: Agenda Item 3 Speaker: Ms. Vani Selvarajah Oral Statement to the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council from Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) & Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L), non-governmental organizations in special … [Read more...]
