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- 07/08/2015in Decarations
Albanian Helsinki Committee has participated in the 6th World Congress, “Against the Death Penalty” organized in Oslo on 21-23 June 2016
This activity was organized since in 2001 with the aim that together representatives of civil society, politicians, lawyers and journalists from all around the world, can develop new strategies for abolishment of death penalty in their respective countries where is applicable. It turns out that 140 countries have abolished death penalty. Since the ... - 02/06/2020in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
PRESS RELEASE: Electoral Reform in the Political Council – Not a Monopoly of Political Parties
As is known, the exercise of the right to elect and be elected represents a fundamental right sanctioned in the constitution and in international acts ratified by our country. This is why the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), pursuant to its mission has been engaged continuously in the monitoring of parliamentary and local government elections, si... - 13/05/2020in 0 - News, Press Conference
Press Release: Assembly and freedom of organization – A fundamental right revise normative act no. 3, of 15.03.2020
Assembly and freedom of organization – A fundamental right revise normative act no. 3, of 15.03.2020 According to the Constitution, our law on assembly, and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as well as other international documents, freedom of organization and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights of man. Article 11 of the EC... - 04/03/2020in 0 - News, Press Conference
Normative Act 1 surpasses the constitutional competences of the Council of Ministers, violates the principle of the separation and balancing of powers, and human rights and freedoms
A group of civil society organizations believe that the Normative Act with the power of a law no. 1, known as the Anti-KÇK package, goes against important principles that stand at the foundations of the rule of law, stipulated in the Constitution of the Republic of Albania and the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court. ... - 04/03/2020in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Legal critique on the Normative Act with the power of a law of the Council of Ministers, no. 1, dated 31.01.2020
With their letter of February 5, 2020, a group of civil society organizations addressed the Speaker of the Assembly to convey their preliminary reactions regarding the normative act with the power of a law no. 1, dated, 31.01.2020 “On preventive measures in the context of strengthening the fight agianst terror, organized crime, serious crimes, and... - 14/02/2020in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Press Release: Proposed amendments to the law on Albanian State Police weaken the independence of the judiciary and jeopardize the right to privacy
A group of civil society organizations, pursuant to their earlier reactions, upon becoming familiar with the draft law “On some additions and amendments to the law no. 108/2014 “On State Police,” submitted by the Council of Ministers to the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, published on the official website of the Assembly (part of... - 10/02/2020in 0 - News, Press Conference
CALL FOR QUOTATION
Subject: Call for quotation on purchasing artistic books for high school libraries. Directed to: All interested subjects that fulfil the criteria and conditions as addressed below. Description: Albanian Helsinki Committee through the initiative “Values based educational activities to build resilience to VE among youth in Albania”, supported by the ... - 02/07/2019in 0 - News, Press Conference
PRESS CONFERENCE
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE MONITORING OF THE ELECTIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES ON JUNE 30, 2019 The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) is one of the domestic organizations that monitored partially all electoral processes that were conducted in the country since 1996. 115 short-term and long-term AHC observers, accr... -
PRESS RELEASE
In the second half of March 2019, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) reported that in the city of Tirana, Local Government Units did not send any written notice to voters in their residences, pertaining which voting center they would vote in on June 30, 2019 and in which ordinal number of voter lists their name... - 27/03/2019in 0 - News, Press Conference
PRESS STATEMENT
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), aware of the grave incident that took place in the city of Elbasan with the killing of lawyer Ravik Gurra, expresses its profound condolences to the family and relatives of the victim. AHC also joins the human indignation of lawyers and associations of lawyers in the country toward this grave... - 13/02/2019in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
POLLUTION IN SPITALLË, DURRËS, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW BY STATE AUTHORITIES
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), based on complaints from inhabitants of the Spitallë area (Durrës Municipality) that as a result of the dumping of fishing waste to the drainage canal in the area, environmental pollution in their area being beyond any limit, foul smell (particularly in the summer) had become unberable thus affecting their hea... - 23/01/2019in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
URGENT NEED FOR BROAD AND CONSTRUCTIVE POLITICAL DIALOGUE ON ELECTORAL REFORM
We are just a few months away from the June 30, 2019, elections for local government bodies. In the Assembly of Albania, the majority has submitted a draft for some amendments to the Electoral Code in force, while the Speaker of Parliament of Albania, in a meeting with reporters, referring to this draft, said that... - 13/12/2018in Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
5% FOR EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE!
Tirana, December 13, 2018 – Civil Society Organisations in Albania through this public statement express their support to the student’s demand for the increase by 5% of GDP of the education budget in Albania. Albania invests only 3.3% of GDP on education, far from international and regional standards. This low investment rate undermines the r... - 12/12/2018in 0 - News, Press Conference
ALBANIAN AUTHORITIES ORDERED TO SUPPLY CLEAN WATER FOR ROMA AFTER DISCRIMINATION CASE
Tirana, Budapest 10 December 2018: A Romani community in Fushe Kruje, Albania have won a case before the Commissioner for the Protection from Discrimination, after taking on the local municipality for refusing to provide them with clean drinking water and sanitation. The Commissioner found that the municipality of Kruje discriminated against Romani... - 22/11/2018in 0 - News, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
PRESS RELEASE
On 19 November 2018, the Administrative Court of First Instance in Tirana stated positively by leaving in force the Decision of the Commissioner on Protection from Discrimination. Through this decision, initiated by a complaint lodged by the Albanian Helsinki Committee, it is found that the prisoners working in the prison system are discriminated, ... - 15/11/2018in 0 - News, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Real consultation and hearings with New Ring-Road inhabitants (Astir Area) Necessary
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has become aware and has followed protests conducted by inhabitants of the Astir area, in Tirana, whose houses are to be demolished as a result of the implementation of the project for building the New Ring-Road. A representative of the Albanian Helsinki Committee held a meeting yesterday with some of... - 08/11/2018in Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Press Release
Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), which mission has been and remains to respect the freedoms and rights of citizens, including those of national minorities, expresses its indignation and strongly condemns what happened today in Bularat. A group of persons from Greece used the funeral ceremony of the citizen Kostandin Kacifa, by turning it into a t... - 01/11/2018in Press Conference
Press Statement
Progress of the vetting process in the justice system is of special importance for the creation of the new institutions, for fulfilling the country’s constitutional and integration obligations, for unblocking stalemates created in the process of filling vacancies in the Constitutional Court and the High Court, as well as for meeting in a timely man... -
On Discrimination of Persons with Medical Measures, “Compulsory Medication in a Medical Institution” and Patients with Security Measures “Temporary Hospitalization in a Psychiatric Hospital”, illegally accommodated in penitentiary institutions
On 19 October 2018, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) addressed to the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, through a complaint with the object: On Discrimination of Persons with Medical Measures, “Compulsory Medication in a Medical Institution” and Patients with Security Measures “Temporary Hospitalization in a Ps... - 16/10/2018in 0 - News, Press Conference
Greek Helsinki addresses the Council of Europe for the cases of torture and non-human treatment including Albanian citizens
The Greek Helsinki Monitor, addresses to the President of Council of Ministers, of the Council of Europe, requesting among others, reopening of investigations for 12 cases obtained at the Strasbourg Court, with the defendants from Greece. One of these cases is Çelniku against Greece (Ilir Çelniku was killed from the Greek police forces in Novermbe... - 28/09/2018in 0 - News, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Press Release
The Albanian Helsinki Committee was informed by the Greek Helsinki Monitor that the progress of the investigative and judicial process to uncover the alleged case of torture by Greek police against the Albanian citizen, the deceased Pellumb Marnikollaj is not positive. The deceased’s family lawyers, who died in the premises of a police statio... -
AHC Statement – Attack on Klodiana Lala
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) strongly condemns the armed assault on the residence of known journalist Klodiana Lala and her family members. AHC considers this not only a bandit-like act, but also a cowardly one that seeks to exert pressure and intimidate free speech. Journalist Klodiana Lala has carried out her mission as a professional... - 20/07/2018in 0 - News, Decarations, Judiciary - Press Statement & Notice
DIRECTORY FOR THE SECURITY OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OPENS THE WAY TO TRANSPARENCY OVER DATA REQUESTED ON THE INTEGRITY OF SUBJECTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VETTING PROCESS
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has monitored and continues to monitor the implementation of reform in the justice system and particularly the vetting process. In this regard, AHC has devoted special significance to transparency and the enforcement of access to information. On Feberuary 5, 2018, the Commissioner on the Right to Information an... - 29/06/2018in Decarations, Vulnerable Groups - Press Statement and Notice
Press Statement – Grave condition of persons with mental health problems in the prison system
In recent days, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) carried out two monitoring missions in the Prison Hospital (SIPS – Special Institution for Prisoner Services), Tirana and the Zaharia Prison, Kruja. The purpose of the monitoring missions was to observe on site respect for the rights of persons with mental health problems, placed in these instit... - 22/06/2018in 0 - News, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
Report on the situation of respect for human rights and freedoms in Albania
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TËRKUZA CASE / “Air and water pollution,” the environmental massacre on Kamza
The Tërkuza case is not unknown to the public and even more so as a daily disturbing case for the inhabitants of the area. For 17 years in Kamza, there is an environmental massacre taking place in the Tërkuza river, where urban waste is being dumped near the river flow, AlpeNews.al writes exclusively. 11 kilometers... - 21/05/2018in Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
THE DEATH OF CITIZEN ENEA FTOI REQUIRES A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION
On May 17, 2018, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) was informed by family members about the late Enea Ftoi, arrested by Korça police, who had died inthe police commissariat and sent to the Korça regional hospital. In a telephone conversation, family members claimed that police officers had used violence on him and the death had... - 10/05/2018in 0 - News, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Another positive model of protection against discrimination thanks to the legal intervention of the Albanian Helsinki Committee
Due to signals from the investigative media, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) monitored and provided legal assistance on the issue of discrimination due to the economic and social condition of citizens living in the vicinity of the former Torovica Camp, Balldre administrative unit, in Lezha Municipality. After highlighting the disturbing probl... - 10/05/2018in 0 - News, Decarations
VERY GRAVE SITUATION IN THE DIBRA POLICE COMMISSARIAT
Yesterday, May 8, 2018, a team of the Albanian Helsinki Committee conducted monitoring at the Dibra police commissariat in order to look on site at respect for the rights and freedoms of arrested, detained and accompanied persons. In fact, we did not find any. Being there, we verified the premises (rooms) where the arrested,... - 10/05/2018in 0 - News, Decarations, Legal Education - Press Statement & Notice
STUDENTS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO DENOUNCE CORRUPTION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has appreciated and appreciates positively the initiatives that have been undertaken and the legislation that is being implemented in order to guarantee the integrity, empowerment and independence of justice system bodies. However, corruption is not isolated. It is quite widespread. Many cases of corruption hav... - 09/05/2018in 0 - News, Press Conference
AHC observes the violation of the right to life and to a quiet family and private life of the inhabitants of the Vidhas and Balldren (Papër administrative unit, Elbasan) by the polluting oil processing activity of private operators
Based on and spurred by the story published in investigative media BIRN (Reporter.al) “Refinery, not perfumerie,” regarding the speaking up of inhabitants around the former Metallurgical plant against pollution, on February 20, 2018, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) verified on site the degree of air pollution due to the heavy oil smell and th... - 30/04/2018in 0 - News, Judiciary - Press Statement & Notice
REPORT – VETTING UNDER THE OBSERVATION OF THE ALBANIAN HELSINKI COMMITTEE
FINDINGS AND STATISTICAL DATA SEPTEMBER 2017 – APRIL 2018 Main Findings The transitory re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors, otherwise known as vetting, has been considered by the Venice Commission a justified and necessary measure for Albania to protect against corruption, which, if not addressed, might entirely destroy the judicial system. Sup... - 25/04/2018in 0 - News, Judiciary - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
AHC is starting an initiative to monitor the new established institutions in the justice system
The new constitutional and legal framework for the reform of the justice system, foresees the organization and functioning of new governing justice institutions, specifically, the High Judicial Council (HJC), the High Council of the Prosecutor’s Office (HCP), the Justice Appointments Council, the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) and the School of Ma... - 17/04/2018in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Press Statement, Notice
Opening of Negotiations
According to reports in the media, the European Commission, through a report on Albania that it prepared, decided to recommend the unconditional opening of accession talks for Albania. The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) lauds this decision, hoping that it will mark another step forward in the respect for human rights and freedoms. This is a... - 13/04/2018in 0 - News, Decarations
We are late on electoral reform
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) expresses its concern about the fact that although today, April 13, 2018, the 6-month mandate of the Special Parliamentary Commission on Electoral Reform ends, there is no information on whether consensus has been reached on any important issue that has been addressed or whether work has begun on writing the... - 12/04/2018in Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination confirms AHC finding – Convicts and inmates who work are discriminated as they are not compensated the same as those who are free
Parallel to the judicial route, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has pursued administratively the case of discrimination in the treatment of convicts and detainees with regard to their rights as employees. AHC or state or non-state bodies, domestic or foreign, have found that in spite of the high number of 619 prisoners who work, they... - 11/04/2018in Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference, Vulnerable Groups - Press Statement and Notice
Court finds discrimination of juvenile with severe hearing impairment and orders the correction of health consequences
This case will be pursued in the context of the project “Improving the human rights situation in Albania, through strengthening the rule of law” (Legal Clinic XII), with financial support from Civil Rights Defenders. Yesterday, on 10.04.2018, the Tirana Administrative Court of First Instance announced its decision by means of which it accepted that... - 04/04/2018in 0 - News, Decarations, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
FREEDOM OF PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY AND PARTICIPATION IN THEM IS GUARANTEED
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed the protest of Kukës inhabitants to express their dissatisfaction on the fee for maintaining the Nation’s Road. This right, according to article 1 of the Law “On rallies” is limited only when national security, public safety, protection of public order and prevention of crime, protection of health ... -
MINERS’ DEMANDS SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH TRANSPARENCY AND SENSIBILITY
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed continuously the demands, protests and hunger strikes of miners. In the past, AHC has reacted in cases when miners have lost their lives tragically due to difficult conditions that they work in. AHC considers that miners continue to work in difficult conditions, whereby work protection measures are... - 19/03/2018in 0 - News, Judiciary - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
OPEN HEARING SESSION FOR VETTING INDEPENDENT QUALIFICATION COMMISSION ACCEPTS ALBANIAN HELSINKI COMMITTEE REQUEST
PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the first hearing session will be held for one of the subjects of the transitory evaluation (vetting) in the Palace of Congresses, i.e. for the broad public. The notification has been made by the Independent Qualification Commission (IQC), on its official website. Thus, the IQC has made possible... - 19/03/2018in 0 - News, Decarations
INDEPENDENT QUALIFICATION COMMISSION ACCEPTS ALBANIAN HELSINKI COMMITTEE REQUEST
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the first hearing session will be held for one of the subjects of the transitory evaluation (vetting) in the Palace of Congresses, i.e. for the broad public. The notification has been made by the Independent Qualification Commission (IQC), on its official website. Thus, the IQC has made possible transparency in... - 16/03/2018in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Economic Welfare, A Disturbing Problem
By means of the print and broadcast media, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has been informed about the concern of a considerable number of citizens who complain that they have been removed unjustly from the economic welfare scheme. AHC does not prejudice how lawful and founded is this or that welfare scheme that has been... - 09/03/2018in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
INHUMAN TREATMENT AT ZAHARIA (KRUJA) PRISON ON MENTALLY ILL INMATES REMANDED TO COMPULSORY MEDICATION
On March 2, 2018, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) monitored respect for the rights of convicted and detained persons with mental health problems at the Zaharia Prison (Kruja) as well as of persons who, by court ruling, should have been placed in specialized institutions for compulsory medication. Based on our monitoring, it results that in... -
Discrimination of Patients Encountered at Hematology Service At “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center
Representation of this case was carried out in the context of the initiative “Better respect for human rights through strengthening the Rule of Law” (Legal Clinic XI), supported by Civil Rights Defenders. AHC and Together for Life, based on repeated cases of the lack of medicaments for patients with serious illnesses in public health... - 26/12/2017in Decarations, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
Amnesty, indicator of a humane penal policy
Based on media reports, we have been informed that there will be no amnesty this year. This is an exclusive competence of the Assembly. However, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) deems it necessary to highlight the intent of the amnesty, referring to international standards as well as amnesty laws approved by the Assembly of the... - 16/12/2017in Press Conference
THE PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES MUST BE INCREASED. PUBLIC CONSULTATION IS AT LOW LEVELS AND NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
Since May 2015 has entered into force Law No.146/2014 “For public notification and consultations”. This law aims to increase transparency of public bodies in important decision-making processes and gives the opportunity to the public and interest groups to give their thoughts and suggestions during these processes. Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC)... - 08/12/2017in Grants
WINING PROJECTS FOR THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM On the framework of the project “CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM” funded by the European Union and implemented by Albanian Helsinki Committee, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and the Together for Life (TFL), please b... - 08/12/2017in Press Conference
CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
On the framework of the project “CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM” funded by the European Union and implemented by Albanian Helsinki Committee, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and the Together for Life (TFL), please be informed of the summary of the winning pr... - 07/12/2017in 0 - News
REPORTON THE FINDINGS OF THE MONITORING OF COURTROOM AND DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM USAGE IN COURTS
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Vetting: The International experience, solutions and challenges
What went wrong with the process of Vetting in Serbia? Vetting as a whole represents a number of laws and regulations that together solve matters of security and injustice. To specify, in order to have a fair-working process, we need laws on Classified Information, laws on police, laws on military intelligence agency and laws such... - 06/10/2017in 0 - News
Report on some partial findings of the monitoring of support bodies for vetting
In order to encourage transparency and accountability of bodies tasked with competences for the transitory re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors (vetting), on August 9, 2017, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) submitted an official request for information to support bodies of vetting (DSCI, HIDAACI, HJC, GPO), which contribute to the pr... - 05/10/2017in Decarations, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
Press Statement – Inhuman Treatment of a Convict at the Peqin Prison
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), based on a signal it received that violence was exerted on a convict at the IEPD Peqin on 04.10.2017, conducted a verification on site, whereby it resulted that on 30.09.2017, around 22:30, the group on duty of Prison Police carried out an inspection for prohibited items at the High Security... - 05/10/2017in PhotoGallery
Training of the network of the new lawyers of AHC in the frame of the project “Together with new devoted lawyers in protection of human rights and fighting cases of fraud and corruption”
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More transparency about the evaluation of the professional capabilities of prosecutors in the context of the vetting process
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), with support from the Open Society Foundation Albania, is engaged in monitoring one of the most important processes of justice reform, that of vetting. On August 9, 2017, AHC submitted a request for information to institutions that collaborate with vetting bodies for the evaluation of assets, the control of th... - 22/09/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, Judiciary - Press Statement & Notice
POOR PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITION FOR GOVERNING BODIES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
On September 20, 2017, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) monitored the special meeting of the Higher Education Institutions (HEI) for the selection of candidates for members of the High Judicial Council (HJC) and the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC). During the monitoring, we found that representatives from the HEI and the School of Magistrates... - 12/09/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, Vulnerable Groups - Press Statement and Notice
The isolated, especially children, require the intervention of the state
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), spurred by the information provided in newspaper “Panorama” of September 11, 2017, headline “The isolated child is not given the ‘besa’ to receive education in the village,” which talks about 24 children isolated in the District of Shkodra (for 15 of which plans are to provide education at home), deems... - 08/09/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice
Measures for food security are relatively scarce
The Albanian Helsinki Committee supports and lauds the investigation of the “Fiks Fare” show on food safety. AHC deems it necessary to emphasize the fact that it is not the first time that food products have resulted out of standards, but is of the opinion that this issue has not been pursued to the end.... - 01/09/2017in Decarations, Vulnerable Groups - Press Statement and Notice
TRAGIC MURDER OF JUDGE
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) learned with profound pain, from the print media, about the murder of judge Fildes Hafizi, as well as the background, conditions and circumstances of this incident. On this occasion, we convey to the family and all relatives of the victim our sincere condolences. AHC condemns this barbaric act, an offense... - 31/08/2017in Decarations, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice
PROTECT SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUTH FROM THE POISON OF NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) appreciates and encourages efforts in the engagement for and intensification of the coordinated fight of the State Police against the production and trafficking of narcotics as well as cleaning up the infiltrated from police ranks. In consultation with citizens and in support of some partial data, AHC expresses... - 29/08/2017in Decarations, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice
INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND TRANSPARENCY TO CITIZENS – IMPORTANT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
The pages of daily newspaper “Shqiptarja.com” during August of this year have featured data about the assets of those subjects that, pursuant to law no. 9049, dated 10.06.2003 “On the declaration and audit of assets, financial liabilities of elected officials and some public servants (amended),” are obliged to declare their assets. The Albanian Hel... -
More Responsibility and Transparency
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed with attention the notifications in the media and that have been reflected in the relevant High State Audit (HSA), which talks about a series of denunciations by this independent constitutional institution, about damages that have been caused to the state budget in very large amounts, in billions o... - 02/08/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Legal Clinic - Press Statement & Notice
Review Status of Prison Personnel
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has continuously monitored the respect for the rights of inmates and detainees. Based on the findings and conclusions of such monitoring, AHC has provided suggestions on how to improve the situation and in, certain instances, has also reacted publicly. For AHC, it is disturbing that within a relatively short ti... - 26/07/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, Good Governance - Press Statement & Notice
Inclusivity and transparency on water price
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has followed the discussion and debate in the Tirana Municipal Council regarding the increase in water price tariffs. AHC may not analyze, assess or reach a conclusion on whether it is necessary to increase the price of water. The resolution of this issue, in our opinion, requires a study of... - 20/07/2017in 0 - News, Legal Education - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Press Release: Activity in the context of the initiative “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism”
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) in cooperation with three counterpart organizations in Norway, Serbia, Netherlands, and the organization “Together for Life” is implementing the initiative “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism,” funded by the European Union. By means of this initiative, we aim at: Empowering civil society organizations, ... - 14/07/2017in PhotoGallery
AHC organized an information Session in Gjirokastra, for the Call for Proposals “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism”
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AHC organized an information Session at the EU Info Center in Tirana, for the Call for Proposals “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism”
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PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS AND PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS OF THE PARTIAL MONITORING OF THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS OF JUNE 25, 2017
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) partially monitored the electoral process on the voting day and continues to monitor the vote counting process for the parliamentary elections of June 25, 2017. A total of 160 observers accredited by the CEC conducted the monitoring, which extended over 11 ZEACs and 154 voting centers in 9 districts of... - 25/06/2017in Decarations
CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION IS THE HIGHEST BODY FOR ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATION
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) expresses its appreciation for the positive work of the CEC pursuant to the Electoral Code. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has worked intensively and is seriously engaged to resolve some important problems. Nevertheless, we express our concern that based not only on information from the Albanian Helsinki... - 25/06/2017in Decarations
PREVENT INCIDENTS, RESPECT ELECTORAL SILENCE
According to notifications by observers of the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), the voting process continues in the VCCs that they are monitoring. Preliminary monitoring data highlight that the voting process has been generally calm, while some irregularities have been found in procedures followed by electoral administration bodies at the local l... - 25/06/2017in Free & Fair Elections - Reports & Studies
Final report on the findings and conclusions of the monitoring of the 25 June 2017 parliamentary elections
Raport on Parliamentary Elections 25 June 2017... - 19/06/2017in PhotoGallery
KShH zhvilloi trainimin e Vëzhguesve të KShH për Qarkun Korcë, që do të monitorojnë procesin për Zgjedhjet për Kuvendin të dat. 25 qershor 2017.
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KShH në bashkëpunim me Fondacionin Shqiptar për të Drejtat e Personave me Aftësi të Kufizuar zhvilloi trainimin e Vëzhguesve të KShH për Qarkun Gjirokastër, Vlorë dhe Fier dhe ADRF për Qarkun Vlorë
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KShH në bashkëpunim me Fondacionin Shqiptar për të Drejtat e Personave me Aftësi të Kufizuar zhvilloi trainimin e Vëzhguesve të KShH dhe ADRF për Qarkun Shkodër
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Local publication for call for proposals
LOCAL PUBLICATIONS FOR CALL FOR PROPOSALS CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM Albanian Helsinki Committee, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and the Together for Life (TFL) are implementing the project “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism”, financed by the E... - 17/05/2017in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Vulnerable Groups - Press Statement and Notice
Public appeal for the rights and freedoms of the LGBTI in Albania
Today, on May 17, the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) makes a public appeal for better respect for the rights and freedoms that the LGBTI community enjoys in our country. Citizens belonging to this community face a series of problems that impede the effective and full exercise of... - 11/05/2017in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Legal Education - Press Statement & Notice, Press Conference
Press release: 11.05.2017
AHC starts the implementation of the project civil society countering violent extremismThe Albanian Helsinki Committee, in partnership with the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia, the association “Together for Life” and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, during 2017 and 2018 will implement in Albania the project “Civil society countering violent extremism.” The overall objective of the pr... - 03/05/2017in 0 - News, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Press Statement: On world press freedom day
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed May 3 as the World Press Freedom Day for the purpose of increasing awareness about the importance of enjoying and exercising this right and to remind governments of their duty to repsect and protect freedom of expression, guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. According to Freedom... - 20/04/2017in 0 - News, Legal Education - Activity, Legal Education – Activity
Komiteti Shqiptar i i Helsinkit nënshkroi marrveshjen e bashkëpunimit me Fakultetin e Drejtesise, Universiteti i Tiranës.
E lidhur sot, më datë 20 prill 2017 në Tiranë, ndërmjet palëve të mëposhtme: 1. Fakulteti i Drejtësisë, Universiteti i Tiranës (i quajtur në vijim Fakulteti), i përfaqësuar nga Z.Artan Hoxha, Dekan. Dhe 2. Komiteti Shqiptar i Helsinkit (KShH), organizatë jofitimprurëse, regjistruar fillimisht pranë Ministrisë së Drejtësisë me urdhërin nr. 17/1, dat... - 04/04/2017in Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Press Conference
Pollution in the Villages of Kruja is Jeopardizing the Lives and Health of Citizens
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) followed with concern the video footage published by investigative show “Fiks Fare” of Top Channel television. The footage showed the disturbing pollution caused by the burning of limestone furnaces in the villages of Borizana and Nikël of Kruja. A few weeks ago, AHC observers conducted verifications in ... - 30/03/2017in 0 - News, Vulnerable Groups - Activity
The two-day training to raise the capacity of observers to monitor respect of the rights of asylum seekers and refugees
The Albanian Helsinki Committee held on the 30th and 31st of March 2017 in Gjirokastra, a training activity, fo the “Raising the capacity of the Albanian Helsinki Committee and other civil society organizations”. This activity is realized under the initiative undertaken by the AHC, referred to migration dynamics in the Western Balkans a... - 21/03/2017in Press Conference
Press Statement – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 marks the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination. According to the UN Convention about the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination, the latter indicates any distinction, exclusion, limitation or preference based on race, color, origin, national or ethnic background that seeks to or influences the in... - 10/03/2017in Grants
LOCAL PUBLICATIONS FOR CALL FOR PROPOSALS.
CIVIL SOCIETY COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM Albanian Helsinki Committee, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and the Together for Life (TFL) are implementing the project “Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism”, financed by the European Union. The overall objective of th... - 10/03/2017in Decarations
FAILURE TO RESPECT LEGAL DEADLINES OF THE ELECTORAL CODE
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) is monitoring important aspects that have to do with the smooth conduct of the pre-electoral process in the context of the parliamentary elections that will be held in the country on June 18 of this year. Through the media, we have been informed that there are political parties that... - 08/03/2017in Decarations
In support of the U.S. State Department Report and for greater transparency for the public in the implementation of justice reform
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), appreciating and supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Human Rights Report on Albania for 2016, calls for reflection and effective solutions for human rights problems highlighted in this report. According to the DOS report, the most important problems that infringe upon human rights in Albania, have... - 07/03/2017in Decarations
DISTURBING SITUATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL VIOLENCE TOWARD CHILDREN IN THE PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION SYSTEM
Today, on March 7, 2017, as every year, the teacher’s day is celebrated, the day devote to the educating personnel of schools and personalities. While part of this personnel enjoys integrity and works with dedication, professionalism and does quality work, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) notes with regret that the pre-university education sys... - 03/03/2017in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
End hate speech and appeals toward Albanians in Macedonia
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), as an independent non-governmental organization, expresses its concern about the recent events in Macedonia. The President of Macedonia refused to grant a mandate to the head of the opposition for the formation of the new government. He tried to justify this with calls of nationalistic hatred toward the Albani... - 01/03/2017in Decarations
PUBLIC STATEMENT OF THE “JUSTICE FOR ALL” COALITION
The “Justice for All” Coalition believes that what citizens are looking for are concrete actions and a clearly expressed willingness by all the political forces and the constitutional institutions, in order to achieve an effective implementation of the justice reform and to conduct free and fair elections. Without these two very crucial reforms for... - 27/02/2017in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Fast and Effective Solution Required for the Demands of the Zharrëz Inhabitants
Today, on February 27, 2017, representatives of the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) met with inhabitants of the Zharrëz village, in Patos Municipality. These inhabitants have started for some days now a rally and have walked toward Tirana, settling in front of the Ministry of Energy and Industry. For some time now, Zharrëz inhabitants have compla... - 24/02/2017in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
DISTURBING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE VILLAGES OF BORIZANA AND KADIAS, KRUJA
Based on media reports as well as some complaints by inhabitants of the villages of Borizana and Kadias of Kruja, regarding the continuation of limestone furnace burning continuing, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) conducted a verification mission on site. AHC met with elected representatives, inhabitants of the area, owners of companies and, ... - 21/02/2017in 0 - News, Judiciary - Activity
The awareness and activation initiative for Justice Reform continues in Elbasan City
On the 16th and 17th of February 2017, Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) continued the awareness and activation initiative for Justice Reform in the city of Elbasan. During these days, there were held two discussion forums and a TV program on the local television of “Best TV” and Egnatia Tv. The activities aimed at raising the... - 20/02/2017in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
Prevent Suicides in the prison system
According to media reports of February 18, 2017, a 23-year old, detainee with the initials N.L., committed suicide in the Institution for the Execution of Penal Decisions on the “Mine Peza” street (Prison 302). The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), spurred by this painful incident, expresses its concern that two other such incidents have taken pla... - 17/02/2017in 0 - News
Study visit to Netherlands
Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), in the framework of it initiative “Contribution for a better respect of the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Albania” organized a study visit to the Netherlands from 7th to 10th February 2017. The visiting team was composed of 2 AHC representatives and 2 representatives of State Institutions, respectively ... - 03/02/2017in Decarations
AMERICAN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPERTISE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RULE OF LAW AND IMPORTANT REFORMS IN THE COUNTRY SHOULD NOT BE IMPINGED
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC), stemming from yesterday’s statement by the Prosecutor General toward the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Lu, observes with regret that this communication is neither appropriate nor healthy for the implementation of reforms in our country. AHC considers that the Prosecutor General, and an... - 30/01/2017in Decarations
DO NOT DELAY AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTORAL CODE
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) appreciates the special importance that the conduct of the parliamentary elections of June 18, 2017 has, particularly after the approval of considerable amendments in the framework of justice reform, whose implementation has just begun. The main goal is for these elections to be free, fair and democratic and th... - 30/01/2017in Press Conference
Commissioner for the Rights to Information and Protection of Personal Data orders Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make available the documentation required by the AHC
In the framework of the project “For transparency and higher participation of stakeholders in policy-making and decision-making processes of public bodies”, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) has requested official information from the central institutions of the state such as the Prime Ministry Office and Ministries, related to the ... - 26/01/2017in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Legal Education - Activity, NEWS
The awareness and activation initiative for Justice Reform continues in Vlora City
In these activities gave their contribution Mrs. Erida Skëndaj, AHC Executive Director, Mr. Niazi Jaho, Legal Advisor at the AHC, Mrs.Etilda Saliu, Expert. Nearly 70 students and professors of the University “Ismail Qemali” and nearly 30 representatives of the justice system and civil society active in Vlora, contributed actively in dis... - 19/01/2017in 0 - News, Press Conference
Constitutional Court Admits AHC Request on Violation of the Right to Due Legal Process
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) is representing in a judicial way the case of a convicted citizen, F.Z., who is not undergoing surgery on nerve damage caused in his leg as a result of the break of the metal pad during the execution of the imprisonment sentence. By decision no. 1/154, dated 10.03.2015, of the... - 13/01/2017in 0 - News, Decarations, Press Conference
THE COMMISSIONER FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION FINDS DISCRIMINATION OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM LEUKEMIA
The associations Together for Life and the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) appreciate the decision rendered by the Commissioner for Protection against Discrimination with regard to children suffering from Leukemia. The decision comes after a request submitted by both organizations, in August 2016, for carrying out an administrative ex-offi... - 16/12/2016in Decarations, Press Conference
Interview with Erida Skëndaj, Executive Director of AHC
How would you as part of the Albanian Helsinki Committee evaluate the mission of this organization since its foundation in 1990 being the first to be established for monitoring respect of human rights and freedoms in Albania? The establishment of the first non-profit organization on December 16, 1990, initially labeled as the Forum for the... - 09/12/2016in DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES, Press Conference
On respect for human rights and freedoms in Albania during 2016
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) is preparing the annual report with regard to the situation of respect for human rights and freedoms in our country during 2016. Based on an annual tradition, we decided to inform you in this press conference in a concise manner about some of the main findings and issues of this... - 06/12/2016in Decarations, DECLARATIONS & PRESS RELEASES
A Tragic Crime
According to media reports, the prosecutor’s office has initiated criminal proceedings on the judge who issued the “Protection Order” in favor of citizen Liljana Rukaj who was murdered by her husband. First of all, AHC expresses its sincere condolences to the family members and relatives of the victim for such a painful and tragic murder...
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