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Transparency watchdog boss: Conflict of interest reports ‘serious’ for Munich Security Conference

Transparency watchdog boss: Conflict of interest reports ‘serious’ for Munich Security Conference

BERLIN — Indications that outgoing Munich Security Conference Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger used the conference to further his personal business interests “are serious” and the forum needs to take steps to prevent such activity in the future, Transparency International Chief Executive Daniel Eriksson said. “The accusations are serious and they should be treated seriously by the … Read more

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British human rights watchdog

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British human rights watchdog

A group of 20 LGBT organizations have asked the UN to revoke the status of Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). A 19-page submission to the UN – which the groups said was prompted by the EHRC’s stance on trans rights – asks for the independent status of the EHRC to be reviewed. “Their … Read more

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British rights watchdog

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British rights watchdog

A group of 20 LGBT organizations have asked the UN to revoke the status of Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). A 19-page submission to the UN – which the groups said was prompted by the EHRC’s stance on trans rights – asks for the independent status of the EHRC to be reviewed. “Their … Read more