Franciscans InternationalFI delivered 6 oral statements on key human rights issues during the Human Rights Council.
During the 22nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council which took place from 25th February to 21st March, FI made seven oral statements on key human rights issues. Four statements were related to the UPR Argentina, focusing on the issue communal land ...[more]
Human Rights and Climate Change: Urgent Call for Special Procedure
On Tuesday 26 February 2012, Franciscans International and partners organised a side event at the Human Rights Council on Human Rights and Climate Change. The keynote speaker, H.E. Dr. Mariyam Shakeela, Minister of Environment and Energy of the ...[more]
FI Side Event on Ensuring Access to Justice For Dalits : Good Practices And Key Challenges
On Thursday 28 February 2012, Franciscans International in collaboration with International Movement against all forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR), Minority Rights Group International (MRI), Human Rights Watch (HRW), World Council of Churches ...
END CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION
This video calls for a pro-active stand in responding to discrimination against Dalits, Untouchability and other forms of segregation.[more]
FI has submitted 6 reports to the Human Rights Council
FI submits six written reports to the 22nd session of the HRC on human rights situation in •Benin, •Zambia, •Sri Lanka, •Pakistan, •Indonesia and on the issue of climate change. [more]
Franciscans raise awareness on phenomenon of so-called “witch children” in North Benin
In the framework of the implementation of UPR of Benin, Franciscans International and the NGO Franciscans-Benin are committed to addressing the issue of children accused of witchcraft in Northern Benin. [more]
MINING SURVEY
Franciscans International invites you to get involved in this mining survey.[more]