Monday, April 30, 2007 11:29 PM

UN Human Rights Office organize public forum

Participants at the public forum
(Source:Solomon Times)

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A public forum was today organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

A public forum was today organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). "Today's event is organized to look at the issue of human rights in relation to international treaties, national laws and realities on the ground" stated Stella Delaiverata, the National Human Rights Officer for OHCHR.
Speakers at the public forum included the Director of the Public Prosecution Ken Averre, Regional Director of the Commonwealth Youth Programme Afu Billy, Katherine Gilbert of UNICEF, legal rights trainer for Live and Learn Carol Pitisopa and Ruth Maetala a consultant specializing in treaty reporting.
"A very informative forum" stated Lawrence Makini, a councilor for the Honiara Town council. "We just need to always remember the local context when discussing such issues"
Stella Delaiverata stated that other public forums are also organized for the coming months.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 7:37 AM

Ratification is not enough - Averre

Ken Averre speaking at the forum
(Source:Solomon Times)

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Ken Averre, Director of the Public Prosecutions, stated that the public needs to have the will to push international treaties beyond ratification.

Ken Averre was speaking yesterday at a public forum organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
"Ratifying a treaty is not enough" Mr Averre said. "We need to have the necessary legislative provisions in order for it to have an effect on our people"
Mr Averre went on to say that Solomon Islanders deserve more. "The issue of treaty ratification, or human rights for that matter, is an issue for everyone and it should be on everyone's agenda"
"I just found out that our government has signed international documents that should safeguard the rights of our women and children" a participant said. "It is unfortunate that the government has not effectively involved the public when signing such treaties"