Kurdish Human Rights Project is pleased to announce the publication of two essential manuals in human rights advocacy at the European Court of Human Rights and at the United Nations:

Taking Cases to the European Court of Human Rights: A Manual

This updated edition of 2003's Taking Cases to the European Court of Human Rights is intended to inform practitioners and interested individuals on the practical usage of the Strasbourg mechanisms. Written by Kerim Yildiz, Executive Director, and Lucy Claridge, Legal Officer, the manual provides commentaries on the practice and procedure of the European Court , in addition to key texts such as the European Convention, the Court's application form and details of the legal aid available from the Court. It also now includes updated sections on admissibility rules, just satisfaction claims and enforcing judgments, together with information regarding the changes to be introduced by Protocol 14.

The manual has been distributed to human rights lawyers and individuals at KHRP's training sessions in Turkey and the Caucasus in order to aid them in utilising the European Court of Human Rights to improve respect for human rights on the ground.

Available for 10 GBP from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +44 (0) 207 405 3835, or by free download at http://www.khrp.org/publish/p2006/06T.htm

Taking Human Rights Complaints to UN Mechanisms: A Manual

Aiming to provide a guide to taking human rights complaints to UN mechanisms, this manual provides an update to KHRP's 2003 edition of Taking Human Rights Complaints to UN Mechanisms . The UN aims to achieve the promotion and encouragement of respect for human rights through three categories of human rights bodies: the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, those established by the UN Charter (Charter-based bodies) and those established by provisions in specific legal instruments (treaty-based bodies). Written by Kerim Yildiz, Executive Director, and Lucy Claridge, Legal Officer, the manual provides an overview of the different mechanisms and guides to their use. In addition, the manual also includes updated versions of key texts, such as texts of the reservations and declarations entered into by member states in the Kurdish regions, model complaint forms and guidelines for the submission of complaints.

Available for 10 GBP from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +44 (0) 207 405 3835, or by free download at http://www.khrp.org/publish/p2006/06U.htm

Note: Both Manuals will also shortly be available in Turkish and Russian

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Kurdish Human Rights Project
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