Statement by Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi to the 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council

Rome, March 06, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1924 hits

Statement by H. E. Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva at the 22nd Session of the Human …

Archbishop Tomasi: Religious Freedom Is a Responsibility

Holy See Permanent Observer to the UN Addresses Human Rights Council

Rome, March 06, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1290 hits

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva addressed the 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council today. Archbishop Tomasi spoke on the …

The Little Girls' Revolution

Tragic Death of 8 Year Old Girl Sparks Passing of Child Protection Law in the United Arab Emirates

Rome, February 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) Valentina Colombo | 1416 hits

"A black cloud bringing rain," this is the meaning of the Arabic name ‘Wadima’. The tragic story of Wadima, a UAE girl of eight years, and his sister Mira, six, may bring a ray of sunshine to …

Zambian Bishops Denounce 'Deterioration of Human Rights'

Call for End of Arbitrary Use of Power By Government Officials

Lusaka, January 29, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1396 hits

The Bishops of Zambia have called for respect and protection of human rights in their country which they say is "deteriorating at an alarming rate." In a report by Fides News Agency, the …

Archbishop Mamberti's Intervention at the 67th U.N. General Assembly

"The Transcendent Value of Human Dignity Offers a Secure Basis to the Rule of Law"

September 26, 2012 | 1088 hits

Here is the address delivered by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States of the Secretariat of State and Head of the Holy See Delegation, at the 67th General …

Holy See: Children Best Served by Traditional Family

Calls for More Effective Partnership in Helping the Abused

June 10, 2011 | 2837 hits

The Holy See addressed the 17th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council three times this week, advocating for traditional families and affirming that it is possible to have a world wherein …

Prelate's Words to UN on Violence Against Women

"A Long Way to Go in Order to Achieve Effective Equality Everywhere"

June 10, 2011 | 1195 hits

Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent observer at the U.N. offices in Geneva, delivered June 3 to the 17th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council on the …

Archbishop Tomasi's Address to UN Rights Meeting

"Promote a Globalization That Has a Human Face and a Sustainable Framework"

June 10, 2011 | 1443 hits

Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent observer at the U.N. offices in Geneva, delivered June 3 during the general debate of the 17th Session of the U.N. Human …

Holy See Statement to UN Meeting on Children's Rights

"Our Ultimate Goal ... the Dignity of Every Single Person"

June 10, 2011 | 1121 hits

Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent observer at the U.N. offices in Geneva, delivered Monday to the 17th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council on …

China's War Against Women and Girls

US Attorney Leads Charge Against One-Child Policy

June 02, 2011 | 6721 hits

China's one-child policy causes more violence against women and girls than any other policy on earth, than any official policy in the history of the world." These are the passionate words of …

Archbishop Tomasi's Address to UN Rights Council

"At the Heart of Fundamental Human Rights Is Freedom of Religion, Conscience and Belief"

March 07, 2011 | 2485 hits

Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, permanent representative of the Holy See to the U.N. offices in Geneva, delivered March 2 at the XVI ordinary session of the Human Rights Council …

Why 20 Nations Are Defending the Crucifix

Interview With Director of European Law Organization

July 21, 2010 | 9468 hits

Last November's ruling against the display of crucifixes in Italian schools has caused the most widespread opposition in the history of the European Court of Human Rights: 20 countries are …

Human Rights in China

Population Control Continues To Claim Victims

June 07, 2009 | 4151 hits

China’s human rights record was once more the focus of attention as June 4 marked the 20th anniversary of the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The …

Holy See On Religious Discrimination and Dialogue

"Recognize the Important Role Religions Can Play Within Society"

March 23, 2009 | 1531 hits

Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent observer at the U.N. offices in Geneva, gave March 16 before the ordinary session of the Human Rights Council. * * * Mr. …