Human rights groups urge UN to cease anti-drug trafficking funding until Islamic Republic renounces use of death penalty for drug-related offences

On the World Day against the Death Penalty, Iran Human Rights (IHR) together with four other NGOs dedicated to human rights issues inside Iran and the cessation of the death penalty have called for a moratorium on international funding to Iran’s anti-drug trafficking programs until such time the Islamic Republic renounces its policy of execution [...]

Bangladesh: Immediately lift ban on Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), Action against Hunger (ACF) and Muslim Aid UK

Mrs. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, pm@pmo.gov.bd or ps1topm@pmo.gov.bd or psecy@pmo.gov.bd RE: Bangladesh: Immediately lift ban on Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), Action against Hunger (ACF) and Muslim Aid UK Dear Prime Minister Hasina, I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com. From media reports I came to know that recently your government [...]

India: Confirm Policy Ending Mandatory HIV Tests

HIV/AIDS Hon. S.M. Krishna, External Affairs Minister, Ministry of External Affairs, India Dear Hon. Minister Krishna, I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com. I have been informed by Human Rights Watch that they have shared their concern by writing a letter to you regarding ending the Mandatory HIV Tests. I do agree [...]

Tanzania cited as one of the most transparent country in EAC

Tanzania has been cited as one of the most transparent countries in the East African Community (EAC), when it comes to the freedom of the media, according to the study conducted recently. This study, presented to Human Rights Defenders, was based on a qualitative analysis which wanted to identify the matters of priority which civil [...]

Singapore: Commute Yong Vui Kong’s Death Sentence

His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, Singapore Dear President Tan Keng Yam, I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human Rights Ambassador for Salem News.com. I write to urge you to use your powers as president to commute Yong Vui Kong’s death sentence. Yong, a Malaysian national, was convicted on November 14, 2008, for drug trafficking. [...]

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