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Analysis and Review: 2009 Draft Constitution: As part of the HRC’s ongoing obligation to advise the people of the Cayman Islands in relation to our human rights obligations, the HRC makes the following comments on the draft Constitution, which is being put forward for approval by referendum on 20 May 2009. 15th May 2009, 2:06pm
HRC Public Meeting: Public meeting on the Constitution 19 February 2009 26th February 2009, 1:22pm
Statement on the Constitution: Statement of Sara Collins on behalf of the Human Rights Committee - Press Conference on the Constitution 16th February 2009, 9:20am
Position Paper: Position Paper of the Human Rights Committee for the third round of constitutional negotiations 3 – 6 February 2009. 3rd February 2009, 9:39am
HRC Closing Statement: Closing Statement of the HRC, at the Second Round of Constitutional Talks, January 13–17 2009. 19th January 2009, 12:51pm
HRC Opening Statements: Opening Statement of the HRC, at the Second Round of Constitutional Talks, January 13–17 2009. 19th January 2009, 12:04pm
International Human Rights Day: Human Rights Committee reflects on International Human Rights Day. 10th December 2008, 9:18am
16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence: Human Rights Committee supports 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. 28th November 2008, 2:48pm
Constitutional Talks: Human Rights Committee concerned about the postponement of the Constitutional Talks. 28th November 2008, 2:44pm
International Children's Day: Human Rights Committee commemorates International Children's Day. 20th November 2008, 2:55pm
Human Rights Committee mourns Estella: The HRC wishes to extend deepest condolences to the family of Estella Scott-Roberts. 15th October 2008, 10:13am
HRC restates position on rights following FCO talks: The HRC is the national institution established to promote and protect human rights in the Cayman Islands and has a strong interest in the constitutional reform proposals, particularly those that impact on human rights. 10th October 2008, 5:01pm
Juvenile Detention Facility: HRC welcomes new Juvenile Detention Facility plans 13th June 2008, 2:40pm
Constitutional Modernisation: HRC releases Position Paper on Constitutional Modernisation 10th April 2008, 9:19am
…the Rule of Law: Human Rights Conventions – Their Dynamic Impact on the Rule of Law. A lecture by Lord Anthony Gifford QC. 31^st January 2008. 7th February 2008, 3:20pm
Fundamental Rights…Fundamentally Ours!: the HRC has arranged a series of presentations and discussions, which have been collectively entitled: “Fundamental Rights … Fundamentally Ours!” 7th February 2008, 2:27pm
International Human Rights Day: International Human Rights Day Provides the Ideal Opportunity to Assess Progress Towards the Constitutional Protection of Human Rights 13th December 2007, 9:12am
Youths in Adult Prisons: HRC Releases Final Report on the Detention of Youths in Adult Prisons. 21st November 2007, 10:47am
Youth Group to Deliver Human Rights Education: HRC Partners with Youth Group to Deliver Human Rights Education 15th November 2007, 8:07pm
Silent Witness March: Human Rights Committee Participates in the Silent Witness March 29th October 2007, 3:34pm
Eradicating Poverty: Eradicating Poverty Increases Recognition of Human Rights. 29th October 2007, 3:28pm
The Importance of the Relationship: HRC Identifies the Importance of the Relationship between Human Rights and Mental Health on World Mental Health Day. 10th October 2007, 12:52pm
FOI Importance Recognised: HRC recognises the importance of freedom of information on 'Right to Know Day'. 28th September 2007, 10:52am
Education is the Key to Understanding and Respecting Human Rights: A report on Human Rights Education in the Cayman Islands. 22nd August 2007, 1:00pm
Cuban Migrants Report: HRC releases Cuban migrants report. 20th June 2007, 4:21pm
World Refugee Day 2007: The HRC Supports the UNHCR on World Refugee Day 2007. 20th June 2007, 4:15pm
New HRC Chairperson: HRC announces appointment of new chairperson. 19th June 2007, 4:42pm
New Members for HRC: The Right Way Forward: Eight new members were appointed to the Human Rights Committee (HRC). 25th May 2007, 3:48pm
HRC Awareness Campaign: The HRC recently launched a public awareness campaign, with a series of adverts running in local media. The campaign is intended to raise awareness of the HRC and its work by positioning it firmly in a local context. It draws on a number of landmark events from Cayman’s history books which demonstrate how Caymanians have acted to protect and promote their human rights. The HRC exists today to promote and help protect the very same rights. 29th March 2007, 11:10am
Justice Delayed: Justice delayed can become justice denied and pose a threat to human rights. 2nd March 2007, 3:58pm
International Women's Day: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee celebrates International Women's Day. 2nd March 2007, 3:48pm
Human Rights Committee Issues Two New Final Reports: The Human Rights Committee (HRC) has completed its investigation into two further cases and is now in a position to make its Final Reports on these cases public. 19th January 2007, 12:59pm
International Human Rights Day: Human Rights Committee calls for rights to be included in our Constitution. 7th December 2006, 5:57pm
HRC Emphasises that Human Rights are for All: The first 3 days in December all enjoy a special significance in the international community because of the human rights issues that they publicise. The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee (HRC) would like to highlight the importance of each of these days and how they relate to the Cayman Islands. 1st December 2006, 12:45pm
Elimination of Violence against Women: Human Rights Committee says violence against women is an abuse of human rights. 25th November 2006, 1:05pm
The Human Rights of Children: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee uses Universal Children’s Day to promote the Human Rights of Children. 20th November 2006, 4:04pm
HRC Engaged in a Range of Activities: An update on the wide range of activities, which the HRC is actively engaged in, half a year after its inception. 17th October 2006, 12:43pm
More Protection for Rights in the Cayman Islands: The right of the individual to petition to the European Court of Human Rights has been officially extended to the Cayman Islands. 7th September 2006, 12:57pm
HRC Submits First Report.: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee submits its first conclusive report relating to a case. 11th May 2006, 4:09pm
World Refugee Day 2006: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee (HRC) is recognizing and celebrating World Refugee Day 2006, on Tuesday 20th June. 27th April 2006, 12:21pm
Human Rights Committee now active: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee (HRC) is now firmly established as the national body responsible for the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights. 20th April 2006, 12:54pm

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