Czech government plans sweeping reforms to human rights legislation
Following Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, the govt. has announced amendments to domestic and sexual violence laws as well measures to protect children.
Czechia ranks below EU average in latest gender equality index
The Czech Republic's position is 'unflattering,' says the country's human rights commissioner, adding that this is a long-term problem.
Pavel at Forum 2000: Democracy is vulnerable and cannot be taken for granted
Also speaking at the Prague conference, Moldovan President Maia Sandu highlighted similarities between Czechoslovakia and Moldova’s history.
Czechia joins international pledge to uphold human rights in digital sphere
Speaking at the UN, Foreign Minister Lipavský emphasized that new technologies should protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Moscow criticizes Czechia's human rights record, Prague tells Russia to 'get out of Ukraine'
Russia accused Czechia on social media of shortcomings in the human rights and free speech areas.
Prague Pride prepares its largest program yet, but mayor scales back rainbow displays
Prague City Hall will still display the rainbow flag, but won't hang them in the streets or illuminate the Petřín tower with rainbow colors.
Czechia withholds support for UNHRC resolution on Koran burning
Czechia said it condemns hate speech but raised concerns regarding specific aspects of the resolution's text.
Czech government approves ratification of the Istanbul Convention
The move marks a significant step toward the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women.
Czech pro-life activists gain enough signatures to put abortion ban on Senate agenda
The upper house of parliament has to consider any petition that garners over 10,000 signatures.
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Missing presidential alcohol, Venezuelan activist receiving a Czech human rights award, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 23, 2023.
One World documentary film festival to spark debate on safety and human rights
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This year's offerings focus on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy crisis, climate change, and social insecurities.
Council of Europe calls for a ‘breakthrough’ in Czech treatment of Roma
While some progress has been made, Roma still face discrimination in many areas of life.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
Czechia's 'Magnitsky Act' gains momentum as lower houses passes bill to sanction foreigners
The law, named for a Russian tax lawyer who died in a Moscow prison, is intended to bolster human rights accountability.
Iranian women speak out: Solidarity protest planned for Prague this weekend
On Saturday, supporters in the Czech capital will join the global protests against the Tehran regime, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
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