Human rights comments on children's rights by the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe

Submitted by crinadmin on Mon, 02/07/2012 - 14:22

Summary: The Commissioner's Human Rights Comments were formally called 'Viewpoints'.

Silencing voices against homophobia violates human rights (June 2012)
Protection of journalists is essential for media freedom in Europe (October 2011)
Human rights defenders need solidarity from all parts of Europe when repressed by their governments (September 2011)
Clear laws needed to protect trans persons from discrimination and hatred (July 2011)
Penalising women who wear the burqa does not liberate them (July 2011)
Politicians using anti-Roma rhetoric are spreading hate (June 2011)
Zero tolerance for sexual abuse of children (May 2011)
Inhuman treatment of persons with disabilities in institutions (October 2010)
Refugee children should have a genuine chance to seek asylum (August 2010)
Stateless Roma: no documents – no rights (August 2010)
Adoption should only be agreed when in the child’s best interests (May 2010)
Children coming alone as migrants should not be automatically returned (April 2010)
Realising children’s rights requires more than rhetoric – systematic and concrete actions are now needed (November 2009)
Children with intellectual disabilities are still stigmatised and excluded (September 2009)
Serious implementation of human rights standards requires benchmarking indicators (August 2009)
Governments should open up channels for civil society complaints against violations of social rights (May 2009)
“Children should not be treated as criminals”, says Europe Commissioner (February 2009)
“Respect and rights-based action instead of charity for people with disabilities” (October 2008)
Human rights education must be a priority (October 2008)
"Refugees must be able to reunite with their family members" (August 2008)
"The key to the promotion of Roma rights: early and inclusive education" (April 2008)
Moving towards a total ban of domestic violence against children (January 2008)
Listen seriously to the views of children (November 2007)
It is wrong to punish child victims - Viewpoint on juvenile crime (January 2007)
HIV infected persons should be supported, not discriminated against (December 2006)
Ombudsmen are key defenders of human rights – their independence must be respected (September 2006)

Organisation:

Commissioner for Human Rights, Council of Europe

Countries

Albania

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