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Apr/18/2012 - NGOs criticize the rejection of amendments to UN resolution on human rights in Libya
United States, Italy, Hungry and other 13 countries receive letter after voting against amendments that would strengthen the text

Apr/12/2012 - After nearly 3 months, government permits entry of Haitians who were denied “humanitarian visa”
Brazil’s acceptance of 608 Haitians is prompted by pressure from civil society

Mar/27/2012 - Progress for remote participation at the UN Human Rights Council
Approved the use of technologies such as videoconferencing to increase the participation of organizations not based in Geneva in the Council´s sessions

Mar/27/2012 - UN Human Rights Council concludes 19th session
Situation in Syria and debate on sexual orientation and gender dominated the meeting, during which Brazil also officially announced its candidacy for the HRC in 2013

Mar/27/2012 - Ambiguity marks human rights foreign policy in first year of Rousseff government
In a Senate hearing, Conectas and partner organizations criticize the government over foreign policy commitments made during the presidential campaign

Mar/08/2012 - In UN, Conectas shows that human rights are still the “feet of clay” of Brazil as an emerging power
Ambitions of greatness on the international stage coexist with barbaric practices, such as torture, police violence and a development model that disregards the country’s most vulnerable communities

Feb/28/2012 - Conectas participates in UN Human Rights Council meeting to discuss Syria, Iran and North Korea
Conectas will make statements in Geneva in defense of human rights and will demand more coherent positions from the Brazilian government

Feb/15/2012 - Civil Society in Egypt: harassment and prosecution should stop
Together with 8 organizations, Conectas expresses deep concern in letter sent to Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

Feb/14/2012 - Conectas in the media :: Gazeta do Povo
Op-Ed: The Syrian crossroads, by Camila Asano, coordinator of Foreign Policy and Human Rights at Conectas

Feb/14/2012 - Concern over progress strengthening Inter-American Human Rights System
Brazil needs to conduct a national dialogue on this issue

Feb/14/2012 - Conectas questions government on immigration measures for Haitians
Letter sent to the government requests details on rules for 'humanitarian visas' and the situation of the Haitians who are denied entry at the border.

Feb/08/2012 - Inputs for enhancing participation at the UN Human Rights Council
NGOs suggest use of technology to improve remote participation at the UN Human Rights Council

Feb/02/2012 - ‘The world has the obligation to act and protect civilians in Syria’
Syrian activist says measures should include embargoes and sanctions

Feb/01/2012 - Conectas in the media :: McClatchy
Brazilian leader under pressure on rights ahead of Cuba trip

Jan/25/2012 - Conectas and partner NGOs denounce police operation in ‘Cracolândia’ to UN
Brazil must explain disproportional use of force, degrading treatment, lack of access to health care and adequate housing

Jan/12/2012 - Conectas expresses concern about Brazil's new immigration policy for Haitians
Resolution of the Ministry of Justice is an alarming step towards a more restrictive policy

Dec/30/2011 - International joint Urgent Appeal: Egypt National and International Human Rights Organizations are Under Attack
NGOs call on the SCAF and the Egyptian government to immediately halt its attacks on NGOs

Dec/20/2011 - Joint call by Civil Society to the United Nations Security Council
Together with 61 human rights organizations, Conectas asks for urgent action to protect civilians in Syria and to ensure accountability

Dec/16/2011 - Brazil embarks on second cycle of UN Universal Periodic Review
Conectas and partner organizations submit contributions to UN and preliminary version of Brazilian government report is debated at Senate public hearing

Nov/25/2011 - North Korean labor camp survivor tells her story
Conectas, in partnership with other organizations, promotes in Geneva the 11th International Conference on North Korean Human Rights & Refugees

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