Publications from PBI NepalPBI Nepal produce thematic publications on issues relevant to human rights defenders in Nepal. These can be downloaded below.
 Namaste 07 November 2010 - EnglishNepal will undergo a review of its human rights situation at the 10th session of the Universal Periodic Review in January 2010. This 7th edition of Namaste focuses on 5 recommendations based on the need to respect and protect HRDs, including women HRDs and journalists. Articles explain in more depth the situations HRDs face which have led to the specific recommendations being made. Namaste 07 November 2010 - English (pdf 6.2 MB)  Namaste 06 July 2010 - EnglishIn this 6th issue of Namaste PBI wishes to bring your attention to the topic of discrimination in Nepal. Despite improvements in the Interim Constitution of 2007, discrimination is still present in many laws. Namaste 06 July 2010 - English (pdf 812 KB)  Namaste 05 March 2010 - EnglishThis special issue of the Namaste presents the talking head video 'we are not giving up', a compilation of interviews done by the PBI Nepal teams to 7 human rights defenders. Namaste 05 March 2010 - English (pdf 1.4 MB)  Namaste 04 December 2009 - EnglishIn this fourth and last 2009 edition of Namaste, PBI would like to draw attention to its accompanied organisations and individuals, all of whom contributed to an interesting year for the PBI team. Namaste 04 December 2009 - English (pdf 1.8 MB)  Namaste 03 September 2009 - EnglishIn this third edition of Namaste, PBI would like to draw attention to the issue of torture in Nepal, the lacking legal framework and the hardships faced by Advocacy Forum’s (AF) lawyers when visiting detention centers. Namaste 03 September 2009 - English (pdf 2.4 MB)  Namaste 02 Junio 2009 - EspanolEn esta segunda edición de Namaste, PBI quiere destacar la situación de las víctimas del conflicto, con particular atención al distrito de Bardiya, en el medio-oeste de Nepal, que durante el conflicto fue testigo de un gran número de desapariciones. PBI Nepal ha estado presente de forma continuada en Bardiya desde Abril de 2009. Namaste 02 Junio 2009 - Espanol (pdf 2.9 MB)  Namaste 02 June 2009 - EnglishIn this second edition of Namaste, PBI would like to draw attention to the situation of victims of the conflict, with a special focus on Bardiya district, in midwestern Nepal, which saw the highest number of disappearances during the conflict. PBI Nepal has had a permanent presence in Bardiya since April 2009. Namaste 02 June 2009 - English (pdf 2.9 MB)  Namaste 01 Marzo 2009 - EspanolEn esta edición de Namaste, PBI quiere destacar la preocupante situación de los periodistas en Nepal. El alto nivel de impunidad en los casos de abusos pasados y presentes sigue siendo la norma y contribuye en gran medida a la situación de inseguridad en Nepal. Namaste 01 Marzo 2009 - Espanol (pdf 4.5 MB)  Namaste 01 March 2009 - EnglishIn this edition of Namaste, PBI would like to emphasise the worrying situation of journalists in Nepal. The high level of impunity for past and ongoing abuses continues to be the norm, and this contributes greatly to the current insecure situation in Nepal. Namaste 01 March 2009 - English (pdf 4.5 MB) |
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Sign up for PBI enewsSelect a local PBI enews or chose the International enews. Latest publications Special report on impunitySilence-Impunity-Conflict: breaking a dangerous cycle Special report on impunity (pdf 1.3 MB)  Quarterly Bulletin June 2010Obituary Emmanuel Goo - Introduction to the Jakarta/Papua dialogue - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an interview with Muridan Widjojo from LIPI - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an interview with Neles Tebay - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an article by Matius Murid - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an article by Deacon John Djonga- The EU Guidelines for the safety of Human Rights Defenders an Indonesian approach - The implementation of the EU Guidelines for Human Rights Defenders an opportunity and a challenge - A former volunteer returns: an interview with Gerrit Meyer - Staff profile: an interview with the IP International Volunteer Coordinator Quarterly Bulletin June 2010 (pdf 549 KB)  PBI Nepal Impunity Publication - May 2011The culture of impunity in Nepal related to conflict-era crimes continues and affects present-day access to justice. There is an absence of rule of law in many areas and rising insecurity as a result. Human rights defenders working against impunity or within this environment are made vulnerable. Here PBI-Nepal's partners and volunteers describe the situation and the effects on human rights defenders. PBI Nepal Impunity Publication - May 2011 (pdf 2.6 MB)  PBI Annual Review 2011PBI Annual Review 2011 (pdf 1.6 MB)  Namaste 06 July 2010 - EnglishIn this 6th issue of Namaste PBI wishes to bring your attention to the topic of discrimination in Nepal. Despite improvements in the Interim Constitution of 2007, discrimination is still present in many laws. Namaste 06 July 2010 - English (pdf 812 KB)  MIP 100 January 2012Our Monthly Information Package for January, details the activities of PBI during the month (including all meetings with national authorities, civil society organisations and the diplomatic corp). MIP 100 January 2012 (pdf 241 KB)  Honduras - the defence of human rights: a high-risk activityHonduras - the defence of human rights: a high-risk activity (pdf 2.4 MB)  Dignas: Voices of Women Human Rights Defenders in Mexico, March 2012Dignas: Voices of Women Human Rights Defenders in Mexico, March 2012 (pdf 5.1 MB)  ColomPBIa no 19: Peace initiatives in Colombia, November 2012ColomPBIa no 19: Peace initiatives in Colombia, November 2012 (pdf 0.9 MB)  ColomPBIa no 18: Mining in Colombia - At what cost?, November 2011ColomPBIa no 18: Mining in Colombia - At what cost?, November 2011 (pdf 2.5 MB) |
