Minority Rights Group International :: Minorities in the news

MRG concerned about the attack and relocation of a mosque in Sri Lanka, calls on Sri Lankan government to take immediate action to protect religious freedoms

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:51:13 +0100

Improved protection for minorities vowed at UN Human Rights Council

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:12:13 +0100

UN resolution an important step towards justice for minority communities in Sri Lanka

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:24:06 +0100

Minority and indigenous women deliberately targeted for sexual and other violence, says MRG on International Womenos Day

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:27:43 +0000

MRG condemns attacks against civilians by Syriaos security forces and raises concerns for minorities

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:35:49 +0000

Tackle religious extremism, MRG urges Nigerian government

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:00 +0000

MRG welcomes UN decision on Franceos violation of Sikhos religious freedom

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:31 +0000

MRG expresses condolences over the death of human rights activist Sonia Pierre

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:21:13 +0000

MRG condemns campaign of disinformation and threats against Haitian u Dominican rights defender

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:15:39 +0000

Indonesia: Rising religious intolerance demands stronger response

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:58:50 +0000

Consultations regarding safe return of lands to indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities key to success of Colombia's Victimso Law, says MRG

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:05:52 +0100

MRG welcomes suspension of Bolivian Amazon road but concerned by reports of violence against indigenous protesters

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:32:21 +0100

MRG calls for immediate halt to imminent forced evictions of Irish Traveller families at UK's Dale Farm

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:59:22 +0100

Evidence of ethnic killings in South Kordofan, Sudan. Khartoum must cease violations immediately says MRG

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:03:15 +0100

MRG condemns Mumbai bombings but warns against arbitrary detentions of Muslims

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:08:04 +0100

MRG expresses serious concern on humanitarian and human rights situation in South Kordofan, Sudan

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:20:29 +0100

MRG strongly condemns ethnically motivated attacks on civilians in Cote d'Ivoire, calls on new administration to investigate killings

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:25:29 +0100

MRG dismayed by France's decision to ban wearing of face veils in public

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:52:43 +0100

UN Convention to stem coca leaf use remains deeply rooted

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:04:14 +0100

MRG is participating in the European-wide Action Week against Racism

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:11:54 +0000

Ugandans decide: Issues dominate the presidential campaign

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:23:41 +0000

Call for film submission - African descendants in Colombia

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:33:58 +0000

MRG condemns attacks on religious minorities in Indonesia

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:24:02 +0000

Minorities must be included in nation-building in newly independent South Sudan, says MRG

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:00:43 +0000

Pakistan blasphemy law targets minorities and should be repealed u MRG

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:28:26 +0000

Botswana appeal court gives Bushmen access to water in Kalahari desert

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:57:02 +0000

MRG strongly condemns attacks on Christians in Egypt and Nigeria and urges African governments to address rising religious tensions

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:03:24 +0000

Marking 10th Anniversary of UN resolution on women and conflict, MRG urges special attention for minority and indigenous women

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:06:34 +0100

Chile must repeal anti-terror laws affecting Mapuche Indians

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:56:20 +0100

Proposed Jewish loyalty oath infringes right to freedom of expression, says MRG

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:09:00 +0100

MRG deplores France's decision to ban wearing of face veils

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:45:00 +0100

MRG condemns the killings of three leading Colombian indigenous rights defenders during August 2010

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:47:58 +0100

MRG expresses concern regarding proposed Bosnian ban on full-face veils

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:07:28 +0100

MRG concerned by reports of lengthy jail sentences for Iranian Baha'í leaders

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:21:39 +0100

Court's ruling rides roughshod over Basarwa right to water, says MRG

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:45:56 +0100

Despite economic growth Vietnam's minorities continue to be sidelined u UN expert

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:32:00 +0100

Climate change forcing relocation of Panama's indigenous Kuna

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:12:45 +0100

From MRG Americas

MRG welcomes long overdue ruling giving Torres Straits Islanders marine rights

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:16:54 +0100

MRG calls for protection for minorities as ethnic Uzbeks flee violent attacks in Kyrgyzstan

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:55:55 +0100

Targeting of Arab minorities in Israel should be stopped u MRG

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:05:13 +0100

MRG says minorities need protection as anti-government uprising turns into ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:21:48 +0100

Many obstacles for Sudan's smaller communities ahead of key elections

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:59:11 +0100

Roma Demand Change on International Roma Day

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:42:06 +0100

Water In Abundance But Not Where Needed

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:04:47 +0100

Chile apologizes for treatment of indigenous groups but communities call for end to systemic discrimination

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:51 +0000

Just two weeks after an earthquake and tsunami devastated Chile, on Thursday, Sebastián Piñera was sworn in as the country’s new president. Maurice Bryan explains how indigenous communities facing systemic discrimination are expecting changes from the new leader, but warns that reform may be pushed to the sidelines amidst the massive reconstruction challenge Piñera faces.

Justice and security needed for Bangladeshos indigenous Jumma people

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:34:24 +0000

Violence directed at Iraqi minorities marred poll

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:56:52 +0000

Pro-Roma NGOs demand resignation of Romanian Foreign Minister

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:12:18 +0000

Bolivia to host alternative climate conference in April 2010

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:06:07 +0000

Situation for minorities in Colombia needs to improve u UN expert

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:13:49 +0000