29 Session of HRC, Geneva 26 June 2015 International Action for Peace and Development in the Great Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-26 | UN HRC Session. Oral address to Norway to remind it about the GA resolution on the protection of the human rights defendersHonorable Mr President,We thank you for giving us the floor.International Action for Peace and Development in Great Lakes regrets Norway’s failure to respect and follow procedures when initiating and implementing an investigation into Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD), International NGO duly registered in Norway and working in human rights issues.Therefore, International Action for Peace and Development in Great Lakes, would like to address Norway to remind it about the General Assembly resolution on the protection of the human rights defenders proposed by Norway and accepted by consensus on 21 March 2013. The resolution expresses grave concern that, in some instances, national security and counter-terrorism legislation and other measures, such as laws regulating civil society organizations, have been misused to target human rights defenders or have hindered their work and endangered their safety in a manner contrary to international law.We strongly believe that Norway as one of the leading countries in the human rights protection and promotion will reconsider and amend its procedures used for the NGOs working in human rights, and adhere to the Resolution it correctly and creditably proposed in 2013.As a special concern in the GNRD’s case, the International Action for Peace and Development in Great Lakes, condemns the Norwegian police actions of interviewing an underage individual of 11 years (daughter of the GNRD President, Dr. Loai Deeb) in disregard of its own legal obligations and rules of conduct and without obtaining consent from the parents of the child. This type of abhorrent violation of a child’s rights from the Norwegian authorities is to be condemned as it’s unworthy of the noble principles upon which the Norwegian state is based. Thus, we urge Norway to adhere to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Thank you, Mr. President.
GNRD Side Event within UN on ❝Human Rights and Intolerance❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-27 | Dr. Loai Deeb, GNRD President discuss during the event the concepts of Human Rights and Intolerance.
GNRD Side Event within UN on ❝Human Rights and Intolerance❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-27 | Dr. Haytham Manna discuss during the event the concepts of Human Rights and Intolerance
GNRD Side Event within UN on ❝Human Rights and Intolerance❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-22 | Dr. Hassan Moussa, GNRD Board of Directors discuss during the event the concepts of Human Rights and Intolerance
GNRD Side Event within UN on ❝Good Governance and Justice❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-22 | Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director of Center for Research and Security Studies discuss during the event the concepts of good governance and justice.The full side event is presented in this video.talks about the impact of Good Governance and Justice
GNRD Side Event within UN on ❝Good Governance and Justice❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-22 | Mr.Bent Endresen, Lawyer discuss during the event the concepts of good governance and justice.
GNRD's Side Event at the UN ON ❝Good Governance, Justice and other Contexts❝ Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | "Good Governance, Justice and other Contexts" featured prominently in a GNRD side event held within UN Human Rights Council 30th session in Geneva, which was attended by many experts and representatives of human rights and civil organizations. In this side event, Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director Center for Research and Security Studies and Bent Endresen , Lawyer MNA Advisor IRMA discuss during the event the concepts of good governance and justice.The full side event is presented in this video.
GNRD Missions & Projects Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | To promote human rights, democracy and development, The Global Network for Rights and Development implemented several projects, held many events, missions and observation missions around the globe.
GNRD's commitment to support Refugees Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | GNRD is committed to the protection and equal treatment of all persons, including vulnerable communities such as refugees, asylum seekers, minorities, women and children. Our offices in Europe and around the world will continue to pressure policy-makers to put an immediate end to the death and suffering of innocent refugees, and immediately implement long and short term solutions to manage this crisis.
GNRD's ❝I HAVE A RIGHT TO PLAY❝ Project Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | GNRD continues with great enthusiasm with the intention to enhance and support children’s right to play with dignity. In many places around the globe, children’s equal rights are ignored and disrespected due to the fact that they live in poor social and economic conditions.
GNRD Presents its first magazine Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | Through this magazine, GNRD aims to carry forward its mission of protecting Human Rights and promoting sustainable Development for all, and especially among the most vulnerable groups, and advocating and campaigning for equal opportunities for all everywhere. This video-publication thus facilitates our carrying GNRD's consistent message to a wider audience and inviting greater participation from diverse sections of society across the world.
Dr. Loai Deeb introduces a New Convention on Collective Cooperation in Counter-Terrorism Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-18 | GNRD's International Conference on Balancing Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights took place in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2015 with over 200 participants, including officials from 67 governments, experts, and international organisations. GNRD President Dr. Loai Deeb had an opening speech where he introduced a new cooperation agreement in the field of counter-terrorism.Dr. Deeb proposed this cooperation agreement dealing with the fight against terrorism, including the development of international cooperation and coordination mechanisms and the fight against the root causes of terrorism.The full opening speech of Dr. Loai Deeb is presented in this video.
Internacional Day of Persons with disabilities, 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-03 | Around one billion people live with some kind of functional diversity. On December 3rd it is celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It aims to promote their integration in society and ensure equal opportunities. People living with some kind of functional diversity are one of the most neglected sectors of society and their rights are constantly violated. They are most of the time absent as recipients in public policies, in development plans and in poverty reduction programmes. Global Network for Rights and Developments (GNRD), with this day, aims to encourage a greater integration into society of people with disabilities in order to attract attention and mobilize support for key issues related to the inclusion of people with disabilities in society and in its own development. Made by Paloma Navas and Javier Enriquez Ferrer with the collaboration of: Esther Peña, Lorena Navarro, and translated by: Maria Medrano, and Manuel Benedicto.
Dr Hassan Moussa, GNRD Head of Mission to Parliamentary Elections Egypt 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-02 | الدكتور حسن إسماعيل موسى رئيس بعثة الشبكة الدولية للحقوق والتنمية يسير فرق المتابعة الدولية صباح اليوم الثاني "الأخير" في جولة الإعادة للمرحلة الثانية للانتخابات البرلمانية المصرية 2015.
النشرة الاخبارية الاولى من غرفة عمليات البعثة الدولية-المحلية لمتابعة الانتخابات Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-12-01 | ...
Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes, 25 novembre, 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-11-26 | La violence contre les femmes est un problème global qui a son origine dans la croyance que les femmes ne sont pas égales aux hommes. GNRD, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes, 25 novembre, lancera une campagne de vidéo internationale dans les réseaux sociaux pour sensibiliser la société de ce problème et rappeler aussi qu’il s’agit d’un problème mondiale qui affecte les femmes et les filles, indépendamment de leur religion ou classe sociale.Les Nations Unies ont choisi ce jour pour honorer les sœurs Mirabal qui ont été brutalement assassinées en 1960 pour leur activisme politique contre la dictature de Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961), pendant laquelle elles ont été violés et torturés plusieurs fois.Arrêtons la violence de genre.Made by: Paloma Navas.
International Day of Violence against Women, November 25, 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-11-25 | Violence against women is a global problem that has its origin in the belief that women are not equal to men. GNRD, on the occasion of the International Day of Violence against Women, November 25, will start an international video campaign in social media networks to raise awareness of this problem is present throughout the world and affects women and girls, regardless of religion and social class.The United Nations chose this day to honor the Mirabal sisters in 1960 who were brutally murdered for exercising political activism against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961), during which they were raped and tortured repeatedly.-Stop violence against women.Made by: Paloma Navas with the collaboration of Javier Enriquez Ferrer , Isabel Gil, and Melissa Ávila. Translated by Maria Medrano, and Manuel Benedicto.
اسالني / Ask me /Pose moi une question Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-11-23 | تطلق البعثة الدولية المحلية لمتابعة الانتخابات البرلمانية المصرية مبادرة #اسالني لخلق حالة تواصل بين المتابعين و الجمهور المصري.تفاعلو معنا عبر #اسالني و نتشرف بالرد على اسالتكم على الرابط التالي: http://ask.fm/GNRD_NGO
UN HRC: 30th Session Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-10-10 | Mr. President,AFRICA SPEAKS would like to thank you for a comprehensive and thorough annual HRC report, which focuses on the breakthroughs and challenges in the field of human rights. Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law are essential for the respect of human rights. We would like to highlight the progress made with regard to combating impunity. However, there is still much work to be done. No entity, body or organisation shall be above the law. Failing to observe this principle, on 27th May, the Norwegian police brutally invaded the headquarters of GNRD, a preeminent NGO working in human rights and development and confiscated a large number of documents to obtain evidence of what it mistakenly believed to be a hidden and criminal financing.This raid was conducted with a number of severe procedural violations and in disregard of the nature of the organization – a human rights not for profit entity. After the incident, we have been wondering why the Norwegian authorities failed to follow the international guidelines, which required them to contact GNRD in advance asking for the relevant information. Instead, it seemed that the Norwegian authorities chose to make charges first against GNRD and intimidate the staff, damaging the image of this organization around the world in a stark violation of the right to fair trial and presumed innocence before trial.In view of the above, we urge Norway to rectify the injustice that was committed against GNRD and the civil society representatives. Such actions cannot be expected from a leading country in the protection and respect of human rights. At the same time, we would like to call upon Norway to express its apologies to GNRD and the civil society, and we encourage their government to implement all relevant UN provisions.Thank you Mr. Presidentسيدي الرئيس،تود منظمة "افريقيا تتحدث" أن تشكركم على تقرير مجلسكم الموقر السنوي و الشامل والدقيق، والذي يركز على التحقيق في الخروقات والتحديات في مجال حقوق الإنسان. من الضروري مكافحة الإفلات من العقاب وتعزيز المساءلة وسيادة القانون لضمان احترام حقوق الإنسان.نود تسليط الضوء على التقدم المحرز فيما يتعلق بمكافحة الإفلات من العقاب. ومع ذلك، لا يزال هناك الكثير من العمل الذي يتعين القيام به. لا يجوز لأي كيان أو هيئة أو منظمة أن تكون فوق القانون. يتجلى الفشل في التقيد بهذا المبدأ، ما قامت به الشرطة النرويجية التي داهمت بوحشية مقر GNRD، وهي منظمة غير حكومية بارزة تعمل في مجال حقوق الإنسان والتنمية، وصادرت عددا كبيرا من الوثائق للحصول على أدلة من ما يعتقد خطأ أن تكون مخفية و للتشكيك في مصادر التمويل .وقد جرت عملية المداهمة مع العديد من الانتهاكات الإجرائية الشديدة ودون مراعاة لطبيعة المنظمة - للدفاع عن حقوق الإنسان وليس لغاية ربحية. بعد وقوع هذه الحادثة، نتساءل لماذا فشلت السلطات النرويجية في اتباع المبادئ التوجيهية الدولية، الأمر الذي يتطلب منهم الاتصال بGNRD للاستفسا عن المعلومات ذات الصلة. بدلا من ذلك، يبدو أن السلطات النرويجية اختارت مسبقا اتهام GNRD وتخويف الموظفين، وتشويه صورة هذه المنظمة في جميع أنحاء العالم في انتهاك صارخ للحق في المحاكمة العادلة والبراءة المفترضة قبل المحاكمة.على ضوء ضوء ما اسلفنا ذكره، فإننا نحث النرويج لرفع المظالم الذي ارتكبت ضد GNRD وممثلي المجتمع المدني. لا يمكن أن نتوقع من دولة رائدة في حماية واحترام حقوق الإنسان مثل هذه الأعمال. وفي الوقت نفسه، نود أن ندعو النرويج للاعتذار لGNRD والمجتمع المدني، ونحن نشجع الحكومة على تنفيذ جميع احكام الأمم المتحدة ذات الصلة.شكرا سيدي الرئيس
UN HRC: 30th Session Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-10-06 | ITEM 2Thank you. We bring before you the extraordinary situation of Global Network for Rights and Development which faces an orchestrated negative media campaign and violations of UN provisions by sections of Norway’s legal establishment.Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) states all persons are equal before the courts. The Covenant further provides that anyone accused of any offence is entitled to a full disclosure of those charges and for processes of law to be completed promptly and publicly and without undue delay. In its campaign against GNRD, Norway’s legal establishment has failed on all those counts. Not only is GNRD being implicated in trumped-up charges it is also being denied access to the alleged evidence. GNRD is still waiting for the return of vital documents which were seized from its premises in May, including papers related to GNRD’s international work on human rights. When Norway’s conduct under Article 14 (3) (b) and (3) (c) of the Covenant is considered we find that Norway has blatantly violated each of those sub-clauses, too. In GNRD’s most recent experience with a section of the Norwegian judiciary there was not even a pretense on the part of the prosecutor and the court to demonstrate adherence to these sections of the Covenant protecting civil and political rights of individuals or institutions they represent. The right to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law was disregarded throughout, and GNRD’s efforts for judicial redress were thwarted in the process.It is a matter of public record that GNRD has filed a lawsuit against the prosecutor concerned for seizing working documents, including GNRD research on the state of international human rights, and demanded return of those valuable documents. However, what is less known is that the court, in blatant disregard of ICCPR provisions, not only failed to order the restoration to GNRD of all its seized documents, but it also succumbed to the prosecutor’s flimsy argument for holding the hearing behind closed doors. Nor did the court take any steps to protect GNRD against exposure of its organizational documents or to admonish sections of the press who inexplicably obtained access to those documents and went on an irresponsible spree of publishing unfounded reports based on leaks of materials in police custody.The leaks are compelling evidence of an unhealthy alliance between the police, the concerned prosecutor and certain sections of the media.This experience of GNRD underscores the fear that a number of countries appearing under the guise of democracy are leaning dangerously toward authoritarism, violating all international laws and human rights treaties, and infringing the values of justice and fair play.
GNRD Y ASSISI PRODUCCIONES TRAILER DOCUMENTAL 56 (Español) Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-10-05 | Global Network for Rights and Development, tras participar con la construcción del comedor escolar y de una residencia estudiantil para 15 alumnos, ha centrado ahora sus esfuerzos en la producción del documental “56”, un trabajo realizado conjuntamente con Assisi Producciones y Bonzo con el fin de mostrar la importancia del derecho a la educación universal y su papel en el desarrollo de la sociedad.Aquí os dejamos el tráiler del documental que se presentará en diciembre.English version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuBc3bhT75M
GNRD and ASSISI PRODUCTIONS TRAILER DOCUMENTARY 56 (English) Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-10-05 | GNRD recently completed the construction of a dining room serving more than 200 children in the Malagasy village of Soavinarivo, 180 km south of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. In addition to help with with the dining facility for school children, GNRD also collaborated in the expansion of the Willka School, supported by the Spanish novelist Carlos Gómez and named after his children’s novel, Willka.Here is the trailer of the documentary short film, which is produced by ASSISI PRODUCCIONES with the collaboration of BONZO.
Fatal Violation on Syrian Refugees Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-09-11 | Inhuman treatment to Syrian refugees while crossing Hungarian border. GNRD took the issue as a critical violation of Human Rights! Need world community to get together to solve the problem. Courtesy: Reuters and RT
Reporter Kicking Syrian Refugee Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-09-09 | A television news Reporter Kicking Syrian Refugee while refugees are running to cross the border.The story followed by GNRD and taken as a grave violation of human rights.
GNRD achievements Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-09-03 | Glorious Achievement of GNRD
DON'T GIVE UP Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-08-25 | GNRD Video on disable support
Cambio climático y derechos humanos / Global warming & human rights Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-07-22 | [SP] Samaruc Digital, nuevo portal online de noticias especializadas en medio ambiente, se hizo eco del evento que organizamos en Valencia el pasado 30 de enero donde hablamos de la relación entre derechos humanos y cambio climático.[ENG] Samaruc Digital, a new Internet TV channel focused on environmental matters, reported on the event that GNRD organised in Valencia in late January 2015 to promote the defence of nature as a key part in the recognition of human rights.
GNRD celebra el Día de África / GNRD celebrates the Africa Day 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-07-15 | Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), presently recognized as the Africa Union (AU). The African Union, comprised of 53 member states, has brought together the continent of Africa to collectively address the challenges it has faced, such as armed conflict, climate change, and poverty.
I Torneo de Fútbol por la Paz de GNRD Spain / I Football Tournament for the Peace by GNRD Spain Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-07-06 | Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21st September. On this day, the United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.GNRD, an international NGO that supports and promotes both human rights and development, adhered to this initiative.
Demonstrantion front of UN against Norway Action regarding GNRD 01 07 2015ا Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-07-01 | Demonstration on 01 July 2015 in front of the UN Palais in Geneva in support of GNRD after the Norway police's severe raid against GNRD and its President, Dr. Loai Deeb. وقفة احتجاجية امام مقر الأمم المتحدة بجنيف للتنديد بالاجراءات المتبعة من قبل السلطات النرويجية تجاه الشبكة الدولية للحقوق والتنمية
29th Session HRC Geneva 30 06 2015 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-30 | Description
29th Session HRC Geneva Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-30 | La communauté des Organisations Non Gouvernementales a été choquée du comportement inconcevable, inattendu et inapproprié du gouvernement norvégien envers l’un de ses membre qui est une pionnière en matière de lutte contre le terrorisme et assiste au quotidien des malades, des mal nourris, des immigrants et des réfugiés.Alors que le gouvernement norvégien a participé activement à la défense de la protection des défendeurs des droits de l’Homme à pouvoir faire appel à des donations extérieures, ce même gouvernement vient d’agir, chez lui, en totale contradiction avec ce qu’il défendu, ici, devant votre assemblée lors de la session du 21 mars 2013.Le 27 mai dernier, les forces de police norvégiennes ont brutalement envahi le quartier général de Global Network for Rights and Developement pour perquisitionner ses bureaux, ses bibliothèques et emporter ses ordinateurs pour obtenir des preuves d’un financement occulte et délictueux.Les services gouvernementaux connaissent pourtant tout de la comptabilité, ONG de droit norvégien qui travaille en totale transparence et remet ses comptes, certifiés par un organisme indépendant à l’administration.Nous dénonçons ici une manœuvre politique digne des régimes totalitaires et non démocratique.A cette intrusion s’est ajoutée une campagne de presse odieuse qui ne reposait que sur des allégations mensongères qui portent atteinte à la crédibilité et au sérieux du travail de cette association et des ses collaborateurs.Nous sollicitons votre honorable assemblée pour - condamner fermement de tels agissements et - nommer une commission d’enquête pour lever toutes les ambiguïtés et continuer à travailler dans la transparence.Nous vous remercions.#WeSupportGNRD
29th Session HRC Oral statement Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-30 | Description
29th session HRC Statement Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-30 | Honorable Mr President,We thank you for giving us the floor.Our organization would like to address Norway with a direct question: does the severe attack of more than 30 policemen raiding Dr. Loai Deeb’s house have any relations with the non-Norwegian origin of him?We wish to request explanation why during the raid police were taking photo of the smallest child of Dr. Loai Deeb – a baby of less than 1 year?We would also like to know why the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic Crime ("Økokrim") did not address the tax office before they arrested Dr. Loai Deeb so to see all finance records for him? Additionally we would like to ask the Norwegian government if they have addressed Norwegian media to assist them in attacking Dr. Loai Deeb by issuing a number of publications against him and using his photo? We pose this question as the spontaneous publications of a number of Norwegian media against Dr. Loai Deeb happened more than 10 days after the police raid at his house – why the information on the raid were kept this period and then leaked out to several news sources spontaneously?Thank you, Mr. President.
The Role of Human Rights in Counter Terrorism Strategies, GNRD side event HRC 29th session, Geneva 2 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-27 | Description
The Role of Human Rights in Counter Terrorism Strategies, GNRD side event HRC 29th session, Geneva 2 Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-27 | Description
29th Session of HRC, Geneva 26 June 2015, Maarij Foundation MFPD and 174 NGO,s Express its concern Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) 2015-06-26 | UN HRC Session. Oral call upon Norway to rectify its mistake and express its apologies to the civil societyHonorable Mr President,We thank you for giving us the floor.Maarij Foundation for Peace and Development, Global Network for Rights and Development, the International Institute for Peace, Justice and Human Rights with the Egyptian MAAT Foundation and 174 other Egyptian associations and NGOs would like to express its concern in regards to the latest incident concerning a strong and active human rights organization – Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD), whose head office was raided by the Norwegian police. The raid was conducted with a number of severe procedural violations and in disregard of the nature of the organization – a human rights not for profit organization. Such actions against a human rights organization can be expected in a country with a totalitarian regime, but not in a country with a strong democracy. Thus, we call upon Norway to rectify this mistake and express its apologies to the civil society community on the sad incident that happened with regard to the GNRD head office.GNRD is well known in the Arab world as a strong implementer of field projects in support of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, refugees, those who have faced numerous catastrophes. GNRD greatly supported victims of the earthquakes in Nepal and constantly provides the Syrian refugees located in Jordan with humanitarian support. Such GNRD activities are always met with high appreciation around the globe, thus the current attack of the Norwegian media on GNRD and its President and Founder Dr. Loai Deeb looks more like a governmental order to create a bad image of the organization to vindicate the “mistaken raid” of the police. We wish to be mistaken in this allegation, but ask for the facts to be provided by the Norwegian authorities.We thus call upon the Human Rights Council and all its participants to assist in addressing Norway to maintain its image of a country with strong support to the human rights defenders.Thank you, Mr. President.
