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Over one year has passed since the coup d’état ~Human Rights Situation in...

Human Rights Now (HRN) published a statement “Over one year has passed since the coup d’état ~Human Rights Situation in Thailand ~The interim constitutional provision provides the junta with...

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Human Rights Now expresses deep concern about the series of detentions of...

July 14, 2015 Human Rights Now expresses deep concern about the series of detentions of human rights lawyers in China, and calls for their prompt release.  [Statement]Human Rights Lawyers in China...

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就立即释放被强制失踪的大量中国人权律师的呼吁

2015年7月14日 就立即释放被强制失踪的大量中国人权律师的呼吁 就立即释放被强制失踪的大量中国人权律师的呼吁20150714 [PDF] 一、总部设于日本东京的Human Rights Now(国际人权NGO),对今年7月9日以来,100多名中国人权律师被强制失踪或逮捕的事件表示深切的遗憾。...

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“Announcement of 750 billion yen capital support at the Japan-Mekong Summit...

As the 7th Japan-Mekong Summit was held in Tokyo on July 4th, Kazuko Ito, Secretary General of Human Rights Now, wrote an online article about human rights situations in Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar....

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A statement demanding the cessation of trade with companies engaged in...

July 17th, 2015 A statement demanding the cessation of trade with companies engaged in illegal logging in the State of Sarawak, Malaysia Illegal logging Malaysia 20140717[PDF] Human Rights Now (HRN), a...

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Job opening for Human-Rights Education Program in Yangon, Myanmar

Job opening for Human-Rights Education Program in Yangon, Myanmar Human Rights Now (HRN) is a Tokyo-based international human rights NGO working for the promotion and protection of human rights...

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UNIQLO and Labour Rights: In response to the Fast Retailing CSR Action – Six...

Immediate Release UNIQLO and Labour Rights: In response to the Fast Retailing CSR Action – Six months after our fact-finding report on harsh working conditions within UNIQLO’s Chinese suppliers...

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Call on the UN Human Rights Council to Address the Deteriorating Human Rights...

Human Rights Now signed a joint NGO letter “Call on the UN Human Rights Council to Address the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Cambodia”. Cambodia letter HRC 30 [PDF]   To Permanent...

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HRN Protests Government and Ruling Party Intervention in Freedom of Speech

Human Rights Now published a statement “HRN Protests Government and Ruling Party Intervention in Freedom of Speech” on June 30, 2015. This is the English version of the statement. HRN Protests...

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TPP negotiations behind closed doors – It’s unacceptable to significantly...

Human Rights Now published a statement “TPP negotiations behind closed doors- It’s unacceptable to significantly deteriorate human rights protection in TPP countries-” on July 27, 2015. This is the...

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Human Rights Now has submitted written statements to 30th session of Human...

Human Rights Now has submitted our written statements to the 30th session of Human Rights Council starting from 14th of September in Geneva. This time, we have produced the following statements;...

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Report: “NGO International Joint Statement against the security bills”

NGO International Joint Statement Against the Security Bills The following NGOs express our strong concern and opposition to the currently proposed Security Bills in Japan. Through its colonial rule...

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10/9 (Fri) “Talk event ~ Foreign Perspective on Freedom of Speech in Japan“

Human Rights Now presents “Talk event ~ Foreign Perspective on Freedom of Speech in Japan“      Recently, the government and ruling party in Japan have escalated their interference over the media. For...

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Sri Lanka: Transitional justice mechanisms must overcome the impunity over...

October 1, 2015 Sri Lanka:  Transitional justice mechanisms must overcome the impunity over grave human rights violations in Sri Lanka during its civil war Click here to download the statement [PDF] On...

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HRN has read oral statements for 30th UN Human Rights Council

  Human Rights Now, a Tokyo based international human rights NGO in special consultative status with the ECOSOC, has read the following oral statements at the 30h session of the UN Human Rights...

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Myanmar Elections 2015: Human Rights Now Calls for Fair and Transparent...

HRN wishes to share our statement on the Myanmar’s general elections, ”Myanmar Elections 2015: Human Rights Now Calls for Fair and Transparent Elections based on International Standards ” . Human...

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Human Rights Day Event- Global Refugee issues and Japan’s response –

Human Rights Day Event: Global Refugee issues and Japan’s response As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the world is facing large-scale problems of  refugees which has shaken...

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Fact-finding Report:The Realities of Hate Speech Against Korean Residents In...

Fact-finding Report The Realities of Hate Speech Against Korean Residents In Japan (“Zainichi Koreans”) Human Rights Now (HRN), a Tokyo-based international human rights NGO conducted a fact finding...

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Questions and Requests on the Improvement of Working Conditions at Fast...

Human Rights Now released an open letter to Fast Retailing regarding the working conditions at its contractor and subcontractor factories on November 6, 2015. This is the English version of the...

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Human Rights Now calls for an immediate stop to serious repressions against...

Human Rights Now released a statement “Human Rights Now calls for an immediate stop to serious repressions against Cambodian opposition members”  on December 22, 2015. This is the English version of...

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