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Official Letter from the European Women's Lobby to
the European Presidency for the next six months, and will
speak for the EU
at the United Nations, regarding EWL concerns for the UN
Special Rapporteur
on Trafficking in Persons, Ms. Sigma Huda of
(printed on official EWL letter head)
The Portuguese Prime Minister
José Socrates
Rua da Imprensa
Estrela, 4
1200-888
Dear Prime Minister Socrates,
Re: The recent arrest of the UN Special Rapporteur on
Trafficking in
Persons, Sigma Huda
On behalf of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL), the
largest coalition of
women’s NGOs in the European Union, which represents over
4.000 member
organisations, I am writing to you to express our serious
concern about the
situation of UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in
Persons, Ms. Sigma
Huda.
Ms Huda is currently being held in detention in
receiving the urgent medical treatment she needs due to
heart problems and a
diabetes condition requiring insulin.
On 7th July 2007, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called
upon
respect the full range of human rights, including the
right to a fair trial
and rights relating to detention conditions during the
trial of Ms. Huda. We
therefore urge you to use your authority as the holder of
the European
Presidency to join the international pressure put upon
with its international obligations towards human rights,
including Ms. Sigma
Huda’s right to a fair trial and immediate medical
attention while in
prison.
We trust that you will give this your utmost attention.
EWL will continue to monitor the situation.
Yours Sincerely,
Kirsti Kolthoff
President of the EWL
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