Rima Hassan

2 weeks ago | znetwork.org | Rima Hassan |Hanno Hauenstein

Early this morning, activists aboard the Madleen announced that their aid boat had been intercepted by Israeli forces and the passengers “kidnapped.” While the British-flagged vessel, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FCC), seeks to draw attention to Gazans’ suffering, Israeli authorities have repeatedly sought to delegitimize the activists’ intentions and referred to the boat as a “selfie yacht” carrying “celebrities.” They now claim that the passengers will be sent back to their...

Nov 26, 2024 | europarl.europa.eu | Rima Hassan

B10‑0186/2024 Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran (2024/2951(RSP)) The European Parliament, –having regard to Rules 150(5) of its Rules of Procedure, Whereas women are entitled to full equality under both Iranian law and international human rights conventions; Whereas both domestic and international law guarantees the freedom of assembly; Whereas eight special UN rapporteurs have raised concerns over recent alarming increase...

Oct 8, 2024 | europarl.europa.eu | Rima Hassan

B10‑0088/2024 Motion for a European Parliament resolution on Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law (2024/2858(RSP)) The European Parliament, –having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure, whereas Iraq's Personal Status Law, governs matters of marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance for Muslims, was considered one of the most progressive in the region; whereas despite widespread protest and condemnation,...

Oct 8, 2024 | europarl.europa.eu | Rima Hassan

B10‑0114/2024 Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas (2024/2857(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to its previous resolutions and reports on the situation in China, – having regard to Article 4 and 36 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, – having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure, Whereas massive and structural violations of human rights against Uyghur...

Sep 17, 2024 | europarl.europa.eu | Rima Hassan

B10‑0026/2024 Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus (2024/2804(RSP)) The European Parliament, –  having regard to its previous resolutions on Belarus, –  having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas the next election in Belarus are foreseen in early 2025;  B. whereas the freedom of assembly, free speech and fair trial rights are paramount to democratic regimes;  C.