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 level, which highlight the lack
KShH zhvilloi trainimin e Vëzhguesve të KShH për Qarkun Korcë, që do të monitorojnë procesin për Zgjedhjet për Kuvendin të dat. 25 qershor 2017.
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
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
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 invalidation or damages the
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
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 to do with
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 system still includes
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 our
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