Person: for Human Rights

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Former president Mary Robinson 'honoured' to receive Tipperary peace award

Former Irish president and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson is the recipient of this year's Tipperary International Peace Award.

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Robinson given key UN role to police peace efforts in African region

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UN: More than 100 dead bodies found in Ivory Coast

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Ex-president starts human rights climate charity

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Several hundred killed in Kyrgyztan violence

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Lack of transgender rights criticised

Robinson to be awarded top Swiss honour

Former President Mary Robinson will be awarded one of Switzerland’s most prestigious prizes, it was revealed today.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2008

BBC 'studying kidnapped reporter tape'

A tape purportedly from the kidnappers of journalist Alan Johnston is being looked at by the BBC.

Wed, 09 May, 2007

Russia accused of killing 20,000 Chechens

European human rights groups today condemned Moscow’s campaign in Chechnya, claiming Russian forces have killed up to 20,000 civilians over the past three years.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

US must change its policy on the Middle East for a safer world

AMERICANS present in Europe today will be struck by the ambiguity of many people towards their homeland, as September 11 is being commemorated.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002

Coalition embarrassed - Policy on disability must change

CRITICISM of the Government for fighting attempts to provide rights for disabled people is acutely embarrassing for the Coalition as Ireland prepares to host the Special Olympics.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2002

Robinson accuses US of ignoring world’s poor

THE UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson has accused the United States of trying to scale back plans to save the world’s poorest people.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2002

Robinson warns Alliance against revenge

The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, has warned the world will not tolerate acts of revenge or abuse of civilians by the Northern Alliance.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2001