Joint Statement from Human Security Alliance, Asian Muslim Action Network and Odhikar We, the undersigned organizations are deeply concerned at the recent reports in the international media that scores of Rohingyas were killed in the fresh outbreak of violence in the northern Arakan state. We are also alarmed by the reports that hundreds of Rohinyga […]
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Odhikar: 18 years of upholding rights, freedom and justice
On 10th October 2012 Odhikar marks its 18th anniversary. The day also happens to be the International Day against the Death Penalty1. As a human rights organisation Odhikar has been campaigning for justice and fair trial; and against the death penalty since its inception. Established against the backdrop of the fall of the military dictatorship and restoration […]
Human rights monitoring report January – September 2012
The report of human rights violations during the first nine months of 2012 contains the following sections: 28 persons killed by BSF in nine months 24 persons allegedly disappeared in nine months On average 7 persons killed extra judicially every month Torture in custody-death in jail-public lynching Lack of accountability of law enforcing agencies Obstructions […]
Violence in Bangladesh politics and its impact on human rights : Barisal
On January 21, 2012, Odhikar organised divisional meeting at Celebration Point of Barisal Town under the topic ‘Violence in Bangladesh Politics and its Impact on Human Rights’. The meeting was presided over by Odhikar’s Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan. A key note paper was presented by Programme Coordinator Taskin Fahmina. Talukder Mohammad Yunus, Member of Parliament- […]
Campaign for the accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
Odhikar in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland organised a discussion meeting on the campaign for the accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance in Rajshahi on 18 September 2011 as part of Odhikar’s programme. The goal of the programme is to initiate awareness and dialogue at local […]
Violence in Bangladesh politics and its impact on human rights : Rajshahi and Sylhet
Odhikar urges the major political parties to stop partisan conflict and violence and concentrate on resolving the issues between them in a peaceful manner and through dialogue and respect for the human and civil rights of the citizens. In order to campaign for this change, Odhikar organised divisional meetings in Sylhet and Rajshahi Divisional Towns […]
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