Tajikistan is the poorest nation in Central Asia, with over 80% of the population living in poverty. Since its 1992 independence Tajikistan has been plagued by epidemic unemployment and a collapsed economy.
In an increasingly globalised world, where law is seen as the principal carrier of the few values still shared by diverse nations, it is ironic that the UK Government is undermining its commitment…
A background briefing on human rights violations in Azerbaijan.
IHRC is deeply concerned at the severity of the political repression in Uzbekistan.
An outline of IHRC’s work over the last year. With details of how to get involved.
Research conducted by the Islamic Human Rights Commission says that the surge in anti-Muslim activity following September 11 should be met with anti-discrimination legislation in the UK to protect the Muslim community.
Perpetrators safe in the knowledge that the international community will not bring them to account have committed some of the worst crimes of modern times.
Home Secretary David Blunkett is taking steps to introduce emergency legislation as a result of the atrocities of September 11. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill includes measures to detain terrorist suspects indefinitely without trial.
