Irene Khan writes about the continuing human rights issues around the world as Amnesty International celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The execution of a Chinese scientist on Friday is the latest in a
series of executions that are going against the global trend towards a
moratorium on the death penalty.
A large majority of states from all regions are expected to back a second resolution by the UN General Assembly (Third Committee) on Thursday, calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
This year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a call
to everyone, from policy makers to the public, to recognise the rights
and dignity of people living in poverty.
The choice of the Angolan capital Luanda to lead the global observance
of this year's World Habitat Day provoked controversy among housing and
human rights organizations.
Every year,
more than 300,000 people are killed with conventional weapons. Millions more
are injured, abused, forcibly displaced and bereaved as a result of armed
violence.
