Archive | Access to justice

Nepal urged to address constitutional gaps

A new report provides Nepal’s Constituent Assembly (CA) with a clear roadmap for ensuring the rights of all Nepalese people, including the country’s sizeable Dalit population.

February 10th, 2010|Access to justice, Nepal|

Global Ecumenical Conference on Justice for Dalits to be held in Bangkok on 21-24 March

The conference, involving around 100 representatives of church-related organisation from all over the world and members of affected communities, presents an opportunity to share experiences and perspectives to help meet the challenge of securing justice for Dalits. The event also serves to underscore the magnitude of the problem, which affects 260 million people worldwide.

March 20th, 2009|Access to justice|

Dalits voicing their rights in Bangladesh

The first Dalit National Human Rights Conference and the Universal Periodic Review sheds light on Dalit issues in Bangladesh.

March 2nd, 2009|Access to justice, Bangladesh|

Orissa: Violence is attempt to counter Dalit empowerment

Dozens have been murdered, many hurt, property destroyed and looted following the 23 August murder of the leader of the militant Hindu organisation, VHP in the Indian state of Orissa. However, what is largely […]
August 28th, 2008|Access to justice, India|