Equality Programme
About the Programme_
In recent years there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of equality as a fundamental principle in human rights. It is based on the belief that individuals should be able to enjoy rights without discrimination on grounds of race, gender, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other status. INTERIGHTS Equality Programme, in conjunction with its regional programmes, aims to assist with the elaboration of stronger international and regional jurisprudence in respect of key principles of equality.
Announcements_
European Court Confirms Judgment in Polish Access to Abortion CaseThe European Court of Human Rights today declined to review its judgment in the important case of Tysiąc v Poland, despite a request to do so by the Polish Government.
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Failure to Prevent Domestic Violence in TurkeyIn June INTERIGHTS filed a third party intervention in the case of Opuz v Turkey at the European Court of Human Rights. The case focuses on the Turkish State's failure to protect Ms Opuz and her mother from persistent domestic abuse.
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Litigation_
European Court: Roma Children Denied Right to Education
The European Court of Human Rights ruling that the Czech government engaged in indirect discrimination against Roma children is a major step forward in implementing the European Convention on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch and INTERIGHTS said today.
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The European Court of Human Rights ruling that the Czech government engaged in indirect discrimination against Roma children is a major step forward in implementing the European Convention on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch and INTERIGHTS said today.
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Capacity Building and Standard Setting_
Training for Ugandan Lawyers on Violence against Women (March 2007, Jinja, Uganda)
INTERIGHTS together with FIDA-Uganda (International Federation of Women Lawyers) hosted a litigation surgery in Jinja, Uganda. This was a follow-up training to a session held in April 2006. Participants were asked to present studies of cases that were either in the process of being litigated or where future litigation was envisaged. The training was attended by lawyers and activists from Uganda.
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INTERIGHTS together with FIDA-Uganda (International Federation of Women Lawyers) hosted a litigation surgery in Jinja, Uganda. This was a follow-up training to a session held in April 2006. Participants were asked to present studies of cases that were either in the process of being litigated or where future litigation was envisaged. The training was attended by lawyers and activists from Uganda.
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