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Two UN forums take place in Geneva this week
From 25 to 27 November, the Forum on Business and Human Rights will celebrate its thirteenth edition. As its name suggests, this meeting focuses on the intersection of business and human rights, providing participants with an opportunity to share experiences and learn...
Documentary released on global surveillance of activists and journalists
HBO Max has released Surveilled, the new documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow. The film explores the alarming phenomenon of global surveillance targeting activists, dissidents and journalists. It focuses on how governments and private...
SQN contributes to the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review
In addition to supporting civil society organisations through training sessions and technical assistance in the preparation of their reports, Sine Qua Non has played an active role in Spain's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process by contributing to three...
Sine Qua Non, together with 10 civil society organisations, presents a shadow report for the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations
Sine Qua Non, together with Amnistia i Llibertat, Associació Catalana de Professionals, Centre Internacional Escarré per les Minories Ètniques i Nacionals, Fundació Catalunya Fons, Fundació Josep Irla, Grup de Periodistes Ramon Barnils, Language Rights, Associació...
Some notes on the 2024 European elections
Every five years, European voters decide on the composition of the European Parliament. By electing Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), they also decide on EU legislation, the EU's annual budget, cooperation with national parliaments and the supervision of EU...
New report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, submitted to the 56th session of the Human Rights Council
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, presented a report to the Human Rights Council. The report addresses the human right to participate in political life and the importance of the rule of law and the independence...
Sine Qua Non signs the statement “A Call to Defend Democracy: 10 Priorities for the EU”
Five partners of the Global Democracy Coalition, a coalition of organisations dedicated to supporting democracy in Europe and all other regions of the world, has promoted the signature of a statement entitled A Call to Defend Democracy: 10 Priorities for the EU. The...
Sine Qua Non reinforces its awareness-raising campaign on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Sine Qua Non continues its work to empower civil society by bringing it closer to the international mechanisms and systems of international organisations that protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law. In this context, SQN has launched a campaign to raise...
The current Special Rapporteur on minority issues presented his report at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council
As the previous Special Rapporteur's mandate was extended until 31 October 2023 and the current Special Rapporteur commenced his duties on 1 November 2023, the majority of activities for the 2023 period were conducted by the previous Special Rapporteur, Fernand de...
Sine Qua Non participated in the 2024 Europe Regional Dialogue of the Global Democracy Coalition Forum
On March 12, Sine Qua Non participated in the European Regional Dialogue Forum, held in Barcelona under the auspices of the Global Democracy Coalition (GDC). The European Regional Forum served as a clear demonstration of Europe's commitment to democratic principles....
The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Mr. Ben Saul, presented his first report
The current Special Rapporteur, Ben Saul, presented his first report, covering the first two months of his mandate. He highlighted the fact that many of the human rights violations identified by his predecessors over the past 18 years have not only not been remedied,...
Sine Qua Non held its annual General Assembly in a hybrid session in Geneva
On Saturday, February 24, Sine Qua Non held its annual General Assembly, which took place both in Geneva and online. To make the members of the association acquaintanced with the Human Rights system of the United Nations, SQN organized a onsite training session the...