IIMA Human Rights Office

IIMA is the international association of the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, who are dedicated to the full-time service of young people. Present in 95 countries worldwide, IIMA is committed to promoting and respecting human rights and especially the right to education of those belonging to the most vulnerable groups, such as: indigenous groups, street children, children at risk, children of migrant parents, children victims of discrimination based on all grounds, including cultural factors and traditional beliefs (e.g. children accused of witchcraft). In 2007 IIMA opened the Human Rights Office in Geneva to work more closely with the United Nations. In carrying out many of its activities, IIMA collaborates with VIDES International .

IIMA Human Rights Office3 months ago

On June 28th, IIMA attended the High Level Panel discussion on “Reviewing State of Safety in Cities. The panelists discussed many challenges in urban areas; crime and violence against woman, marginalized urban youth, urban terrorism, migrant flow etc.
If you interested in this issues, click this link !

#UNHabitat, #civilsociety, #GenevaPeaceBuildingPlatform, #makecitysafe, #marginalizedyouth, #parternship, #urbanagenda, #urbanplanning, #urbanterrorism

http://www.iimageneva.org/high-level-panel-discussion-on-the-state-of-safety-in-cities/

High Level Panel Discussion on the State of Safety in Cities – IIMA – Human Rights Office

, and to facilitate partnership between local and national governments, civil society and other stakeholders to fully endorse the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. During the Panel, it was examined how nowadays’ speed of urban development brings environmental and social challenges which need...

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IIMA Human Rights Office3 months ago

[IIMA’s promotion of youth right’s turned into action through HRC Resolution 35/14]

We published the article that includes the resolution on the issue of international youth rights. If you click this link, you can meet our informative article !

#HRCResolution, #HRC35, #HRC, #VIDES, #IIMA, #humanrights, #NGO, #promotionofhumanrights, #UN, #youth, #youthempowerment, #discriminationagainstyouth, #youthpolicy, #youthrights

http://www.iimageneva.org/iimas-promotion-of-youth-rights-turned-into-action-through-hrc-resolution-3514/

IIMA’s promotion of youth right’s turned into action through HRC Resolution 35/14 – IIMA – Human Rights Office

IIMA is pleased to announce the recent Human Rights Council resolution 35/14 that focuses on the issue of international youth rights. This resolution was adopted after the IIMA office, along with other stakeholders and States, pressed the Human Rights Council for a better promotion of youth rights t...

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IIMA Human Rights Office3 months ago

On June 6 thru 23, 2017, the IIMA office attended the 35th regular session of the United Nations(UN) Human Right Council(HRC). The IIMA office submitted 4 oral statements on behalf of IIMA and VIDES, along with the co-sponsorship. If you wonder about the contents of our statement, click this link! The videos of oral statements will be uploaded soon!
#HumanRightCouncil #HRC35 #NGO #IIMA #VIDES #CCIG #oralstatement #jointstatement #youth #migrantyouth #climatechange #righttoeducation

http://www.iimageneva.org/the-making-of-human-rights-promoters/

The Making of Human Rights Promoters – Human Rights Office – IIMA

On June 6 thru 23, 2017, at Palais de Nations, Geneva Switzerland, the IIMA office was busy with work as they prepared for their participation in the 35

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IIMA Human Rights Office4 months ago

Our website is now complete! All contents in IIMA Blog moved to IIMA Websites. Italian Website will be coming soon.
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IIMA Human Rights Office6 months ago

Since 2007, the United States government has awarded the International Women of Courage Award to over 100 women from over 60 countries. These finalists are women who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at great risk to themselves. This year, one of the finalists is Sister Carolin Tahhan Fachakh, A Daughter of Mary Help of Christians working in Damascus, Syria. Sister Carol noted, "We sisters help everyone, giving our all and without making distinctions between Christian and Muslim, following Jesus' example.”

To see read more about her work and the International Women of Courage Award, visit the US State Department website below. A link to biographies of the finalists are at the bottom the webpage.
https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2017/index.htm

2017 International Women of Courage Award

First Lady Melania Trump and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon will present the 2017 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award to a group of extraordinary women from around the world on Wednesday, March 29 at the State Department.

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