A group of NGOs including Amnesty have called on the international community to "turn principles into practice", as Mary Robinson highlighted in her opening statement to the UN Commission on Human Rights. The case of Togo, which has systematically violated international human rights standards, will be a test case for whether the Commission on Human Rights can put effective action before
political interests.

Eight African countries have amended their constitutions to domesticate the
International Criminal Court statutes on crimes against humanity.

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) wishes to facilitate information-sharing and to assist countries in the development of national plans of action for human rights education.

An ARTICLE 19 report launched today demonstrates that outright abuse of the rights to freedom of association and assembly is rife throughout Africa.

JOB TITLE: Immigration Paralegal
ORGANISATION: Ayuda, Inc.
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 31, 2001