Civil Society Denounces Adoption of Flawed ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: AHRD falls far below international standards

On 19 November 2012, Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) joined a statement by a group of NGOs raising deep concerns about the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration adopted by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 18 November 2012. The NGOs stated: "We will not use it in our work as groups … [Read more...]

Indonesia: Protective Measures for Olga Hamadi

Re: Protective Measures for Olga Hamadi To: Inspektur Jenderal Mr. Sam L. Tobing From: Adrie van de Streek, Executive Director, Lawyers for Lawyers; Gail Davidson, Executive Director, Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada Date: October 10, 2012 The Dutch Lawyers for Lawyers Foundation (‘Stichting … [Read more...]

Abdussalam Muhamad Deli, Raja Ismail, Volunteers with PB-HAM East Aceh

Re: Abdussalam Muhamad Deli, Raja Ismail, Volunteers with PB-HAM East Aceh To: Mrs. Megawati Sukarnoputri, President of the Republic of Indonesia From: Monique Pongracic-Speier of LRWC Date: 2003-07-05 LRWC is gravely concerned by information received from the World Organization Against … [Read more...]