American Transgression exceeded all the Limits
After the military investigation conducted by the American Army on the allegations of Guantnamu witnesses about the desecrating of the Holly Quran-that had been published in "Newsweek" magazine- was proved to be true, marches were launched all over the world.
The investigations had approved that 13 incidents were committed. Eight of them were not done on purpose while American safeguards and investigators intentionally did the other five.Therefore, Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization condemns these racist violations against Muslims and Islam. Doubtless, these American violations and practices in Abu Gharib and Guantnamu base increase the instability and bring the world over religious Conflicts.
In addition, AAPSO asks for stopping these violations at once and to sue its responsibles.

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A round table on "The Reform of the UNO.... In Larger Freedom"

On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the UNO, the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan prepared a report entitled "In Larger Freedom.....Towards Development, Security and Human Rights for All" which presents a number of proposals towards strengthening the role of the U.N. to be "more active tool".
In this connection, AAPSO will organize a small round table to discuss with experts and civil society organizations the proposals mentioned in this report and to extract the main comments and suggestions to be written on a statement which will be sent later to the U.N. before September Summit in 2005. During this summit, the report of "In Larger Freedom" will be discussed by Member States to the UNO and NGOs.
The round table will be convened on 6/6/2005 exactly at 10:00 a.m. at AAPSO Headquarters (89 Abd Al Aziz Al Soaud St., Manial).
The themes:
1) Exploring the report of the UN General Secretary
2) Adopting a comprehensive agreement against terrorism.
3) Establishing a human rights council.
4) Reforming in the ECOSOC.
5) Expanding the memberships of the Security Council.

A round table of the Possibility of Establishing an unconstraint Economy in the Era of Globalization
As the globalised practices and reflections have been continuing in all fields of life all over the world, we can differentiate from the economic perspective between some countries that dominate globalization and completely benefit from its dynamics and other countries that lose its resources and could not cope with the progressive aspects of globalization.
In between these countries we can find other countries which in spite of globalization could achieve their own way toward progress. This provoke very important questions on the possibility of developing countries to find their own war to achieve a real economic progress through the dominated globalization and to what extinct there should be a difference between the needs of real economic progress and requirements imposed by globalization. These questions needed to be reviewed and discussed more in order to find the problematics, experiences and possibilities of unconstraint economy in the developing countries.
Therefore, AAPSO decided to organize a round table to discuss this issue of "Establishing Unconstraint Economy in the Era of Globalization" on 27-28 September 2005.

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His Excellency Ambassador of Zambia, Cairo

Excellency Ambassador,
The Permanent Secretariat of the Afro-Asian Peoples¹ Solidarity Organization (AAPSO) presents its compliments to Your Excellency and has the honour to submit this request for your kind consideration.
Using the opportunity of the presence of His Excellency Mr. Kenneth Kaunda in Cairo, the AAPSO Permanent Secretariat would like to invite Him to its Headquarters in a convenient time for him. We would like to stress that His Excellency Mr. Kenneth Kaunda is a closer friend of AAPSO and he is a prominent figure well known to AAPSO¹s members.
The Permanent Secretariat wishes to thank your Excellency and avails itself of this opportunity to renew its highest consideration.
Nouri Abdel Razzak Hussein
Secretary General

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Mr. Humberto Hernande,
The Secretary General of OSPAAAL
Havana – Cuba

Dear Comrade,
We hope you will be in the best of health with this note. The international conference on "Vision of Bandung after 50 years-Facing New Challenges" held in Cairo on 1st-3rd March 2005 was very successful. We had a very good representative gathering from different parts of the world. They had made very important contributions to the Bandung + 50 commemoration. Although OSPAAAL could not send a representative for the conference, the Ambassador of Cuba to Egypt attended and made very valuable comments. Also, present was the Venezuelan Ambassador who presented a paper during the conference.
Therefore, we feel that Latin America was very much heard in the Conference.
In this connection, we would like to inform you that AAPSO is planning for a similar conference in India with the assistance of All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO) in September 2005.
I would like to bring to your kind notice that AAPSO representative Miss Hamsa Abd El- Hamid who attended the 61st Session on the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva had a very cordial meeting with OSPAAAL representative, Miss Lourdes Cervantes Vazquez . She had a very fruitful discussion with her about our common activities. She has conveyed your desire of AAPSO¹s presence at the 40th Anniversary of OSPAAAL next January 2006 in Cuba.
The secretariat discussed your proposal. And we are keen to work very closely with you in this regard.
We are awaiting for more details on this conference so that we shall be able to explore our participation.
Expressing our greetings and hoping for solidarity actions between our organizations.
Best regards

Nouri Abdul Razzak Dr. Mourad Ghaleb
Secretary-General President.

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All India Human Rights & Citizen Option

Mr. Nouri Abdul Razzak
Secretary General (AAPSO)
Cairo, Egypt

Dear Mr. Abdul Razzak
Thank you very much for your letter informing us about the sincere effort of AAPSO fighting against the violation of Human Rights worldwide and Middle East, in particular. I can assure you on behalf of myself and my organization "All India Human Rights & Citizen Option" MUMBAI (INDIA), for our all possible cooperation & support for this noble piece of work to fight against the violation of Human Rights and subsequently to maintain human dignity at any cost.
It’s really shocking to rule the information contained in your E-mail regarding the utter disregard of Human Rights by Israel over Palestinian. Similar situation prevails in Iraq too. As we could learn that nearly 8 Lacks people had to migrate from Iraq to other countries and thus, leading adverse living condition due to tyrannical suppressive regime of Saddam Hussein. But now it has been the concern of all of us that how the better and dignified living conditions of Iraqi people be maintained.
We also agree with the views that the possession of weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) particularly in Middle East region which poses a great threat to the peace of mankind. The condition of women in Middle East is also very alarming. And so if we look at the entire scenario of the present world we find that the Human dignity is at stake and for this there is no answer except we all right minded person sand dedicate NGO’s must unite together to fight against the terrorism and violation of Human rights tooth and nail.
Our organization is therefore, ready to support in letters and spirit to all the appeals made by AAPSO.
Hoping to hear soon from you and write us without any hesitation in what form we can be of any use to you in your endeavour.
With Regards

Truly yours
(Dr. A.S. Srivastava)
Vice-President

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2005 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Days International Joint Actions

To: Organizing Committee, World Conference against A & H Bombs, Tokyo.
Our message to the 2005 World Conference against A & H Bombs.
Sixty years have passed since the heinous crime against humanity was perpetrated by the U.S. in dropping the nuclear weapons in Hirsohima and Nagasaki. It is a great tradedy that despite this crime the ruling circles in U.S. wants to perpetuate and improve Nuclear weapons. They also threaten to use them once more on countries which do not toe their line. Their policies have brought about the destruction of N.P.T.
More states are going for nuclear weapons. The survival of the human race is in danger. It is by a consistent struggle by the entire world that sanity, could be restored to complete eradication of nuclear weapons.

E.A. Vidyasekera
Afro-Asian Peoples Solidarity Organization

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To: The Central Committee of the General Association
of the Korean residents in Japan

I would like to congratulate all members of the General Association of Korean residents in Japan on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Association.
I take this opportunity, to express our solidarity to your just cause to keep the rights and dignity of Korean nation and wish development and prosperity of the Association.
Best regards,

Nouri Abdel Razzak Hussain
Secretary General

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The Jordanian Peace and Solidarity Committee
Amman, Jordan

Attention to: Dr. Morad Ghaleb
President of AAPSO

We notify you that the Jordanian Peace and Solidarity Committee was reformed on the basis of strengthening and developing its world to cope with the local, Arab and international developments.
This reform aimed at expanding its members to include more civil society institutions and national personalities from different parts of Jordan. As to achieve these aims of democracy, national sovereignty and strengthening the role of Jordan in solidarity with Arabs and worldwide, a big group representing different classes of Jordanian met to discuss how to develop the committee. So, it was decided to expand its members and to reform the committee.
Herewith, we attach the names of the new committee members with the names of the permanent general assembly elected through the committee:
1) Mr. Essa Madanat- the President of the Jordanian Peace and Solidarity Committee and a former member of the Jordanian Parliament.
2) Dr. Mostafa Shonikat-member of the Jordanian Parliament and (a former minister).
3) Mr. Ayed Aladaylah- member of House of Senates (VIP Council).
4) Mrs. Nariman Rawsan - member of the Parliament.
5) Engineer Abdullah Faryhat - member of the Parliament.
6) Engineer Moussa AlMayta - Secretary General of the Leftist Democratic Party.
7) Dr. Naeb Morjee - University Professor and a former member of the Parliament.
8) Dr. Mohamed Batayna - a former member of the Parliament and a syndicate member.
9) Engineer Monzer Al-Sayagh- member of syndicate and a social activist.
10) Journalist Fahd Alkhetan-Editor in Chief of "Al-Arab" daily Newspaper.
11) Mr. Abd El-Rahman Lamajaly- a former president of Jordanian Labour Union and an active syndicate member.
12) Engineer Wael Khaor- a syndicate member and a social activist.
13) Mrs. Asma Madanat- president of Illiteracy Combating Association in Jordan.
14) Lawyer Abdulla Zorykat- a syndicate member and a social activist.
15) Dr. Ammar Abou Laban - President of physician syndicate-East Amman.
16) Journalist Samy Zoghaby-Editor at "Al-Rai" daily newspaper.
17) Mr. Mohamed Aboud- Labour Unionist and a member at the administrative department in the Bank of Labour Union.
18) Miss Nour Al Masry - a university student and a rapportuer of Youth Association for Democracy.
19) Engineer Abeer Al Raee - a social activist.
20) Mrs. Awda Algaafrah- Chief of Zytona Cultural and Sportive Club.
21) Engineer Azzam AlSamady- a member of syndicate and a social activist.
22) Mr. Aly Alkhawalda- Coordinator of Youth Association for Democracy.

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Mr. Essa Madanat
President of Jordanian Peace and Solidarity Committee
Amman, Jordan

We received your letter concerning the meeting which was organized for national and social personalities from different parts of Jordan aiming at expanding the memberships of the committee in order to establish democracy, and to strengthen the national sovereignty and the solidarity role of Jordan with the Arab World.
We were very pleased for organizing this meeting which assured the democracy practices and strengthened the solidarity movements by expanding the participation through electing personalities who have prominent roles in politics, economics, society and media.
Consequently, this will highlight the committee not only in Jordan but also at the Arab and international arenas.
We congratulate you, all members of the Jordanian committee as well as the General Assembly. Also, I congratulate you personally for being elected as the committee president which emphasized your great role in solidarity movement.
Best regards,

Nouri Abdul Razzak Mourad Ghaleb
Secretary-General President

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National Planning Institution

Dr. Morad Ghaleb
It is a pleasure to invite you to participate at the 10th Session of the annual scientific season known as "Tuesday Seminar" on 17th May 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Headquarters of the Institution in Madinat Nasr.
The theme of this session will be "Democracy and Development". Our honour guest will be Dr. Osama Albaz- the political counselor to President Mubarak. After his contribution, an open discussion will be followed.
We look forward for your participation.

Dr. Ashraf Al Araby
Seminar Coordinator

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Dialogue of Civilization Program

Attention to Dr. Morad Ghaleb
President of AAPSO

Greetings,
The convening of the Arab-Latin Summit in May has witnessed a great interest at the official and Informative sides. As to promote the official summit with many cultural activities, the Dialogue of Civilization Program in accordance with the South Cultural and Development Group and the Sawi Cultural Saquia are inviting the famous Brazilian writer Mr. Pawlokoylho to deliver a lecture in the university, a seminar in Sawi Saquia and have different meetings with writers and thinkers including Mr. Najeeb Mahfoz.
We have the honour to invite you to attend an open meeting with him in Cairo University entitled "Literature and Dialagues of Civilizations" on 22 May 2005 at room (5) in the faculty of Economics and Political Studies at 6:00 p.m.

Prof. Seif El-Din Abd El-Fatah
Program Coordinator
Prof. Nadia Mahmoud Mostafa
Director of the Political Studies and
Researches and the Program Supervisor

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Ibn Rushd Development Association

Attention to Members of AAPSO

In connection to the interest of the Association in discussing the social issues and the local, regional and international levels, we decided to organize a seminar with Konrad Adenaur institution about "Review the Arab Humanitarian Development Report in 2004".
The seminar will take place on Monday 30th May 2005 at Flamenco Hotel, Zamalek from 10:0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We hope you will be able to attend the seminar and contribute to the media coverage for the seminar.

Hassan Maaloum Dr. Ahmed Thabet
Director Head of Administrative Board

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The Egyptian Center for Women' Rights in cooperation
with Konrad Adenaur- Stifting

Attention to: Miss Hamsa Abd El- Hamid
AAPSO

Invitation "Women in Syndicates Conference"
"Problems... challenges.... Possibilities"

The Egyptian Center for Women' Rights is interested in supporting the active participation of women in syndicates as well as providing the necessary practices and studies to set qualified women who can apply for the syndicates elections and activate the labour and professional syndicates aiming at:
1) Supporting the transform into democracy for helping marginalized and neglected groups to participate in political decision-making process.
2) Strengthening and supporting the professional syndicates by taking into consideration the necessity of women’s' participation.
3) Increasing the participation of active and Professional women in taking decision in syndicates.

These aims were emerged on the basis of the following indicators:
1) The weakness of syndicates in influencing the transition into democracy or in affecting the reform movement.
2) The low rate of women’s' participation in the management of syndicates although many of them are members.
3) The political movements neglect supporting women but use their voices only in voting.
4) There are rare studies and researches dealing with the role of syndicates and the activation of women’s' participation.
5) Some political parties exclusively govern some Syndicates.

To discuss all these points, we would like to invite you to participate at the conference on Tuesday 24/5/2005 at Pyramisa Hotel (Lotus Hall) at 9:30 a.m.
The Following issues will be highlighted through the Conference:
1) The cultural and lawful factors for the low rate of women’s' participation in professional syndicates.
2) Review the representative of women in syndicates: "a case study of lawyers' syndicates".
3) Women in Labour Union: "problems... challenges... possibilities".
4) The attitude of political parties towards the participation of women in syndicates.

We hope to see you.
Nehad Abou Alkomsan
President

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Arab Lawyers' Union condemns the illegal Practices against the right
of defence and lawyers' immunity
in Tunisia.

The Arab Lawyers' Union condemns the unprecedented dangerous practices committed by the Tunisian Authorities lately like provoking conflicts between lawyers and judgement as the supreme council of judgement under the presidency of the Tunisian President issued a statement entitled "A warning about lawyers' violations to their duties and morality". The General Assembly of Arab Lawyers' Union assured that this statement is emphasizing the interdependence between judgement and executive authorities which violates the principle of separation of powers and violates the international and regional rules approved this separation.
The general assembly condemns the immediate detention and poisoning for long time to Tunisian lawyers as Mr. Mohamed Abo and Mr. Fawzy Morad. This is considered a violation to the independence and immunity of lawyers and to human rights principals especially to the right of defence.
The union calls upon Tunisian Authority to stop immediately these illegal practices against human rights, democracy, and independence of judgement. Also the union asks for the immediate and urgent release of detained lawyers and to provide the appropriate environment for empowering lawyers to do their duties.
The general assembly affirmed the importance of getting red of all escalations that threaten the country. Therefore, the general assembly continues to follow this subject till reaching a just solution.
The general assembly decided to request from Arab syndicates, unions and international organizations to demand the Tunisian Authority to stop these violations for the respect of lawyers and judges in defending human rights. Also, decided to ask for establishing institutional states based on the separation of authorities and justice.

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The Arab Organization
for Human Rights
The organization calls upon Sudanese Authority
for Immediate Release of Dr. Modawy Ibrahim

The Arab Organization for Human Rights is anxiously followed the news of detaining "Dr. Modawy Ibrahim Adam"- the director of the Sudanese Organization for Social Development on 9th May, 2005. This organization is very active in the humanitarian field in Darfur Area in the west of Sudan. Dr. Modawy was detained before traveling to Ireland as he was supposed to be commemorated from the Ireland President to be given Frent Line Prize, which is given by the Ireland Civil Rights Groups.
It is known that this is the third time for Dr. Modawy to be arrested this year for his activities related to developing education and exploring the violations of human rights. Dr. Modawy was exposed to death in his previous detention after starting a hunger strike for a long time. He was accused for trying to suicide.
The AOHR calls upon the Sudanese Authority for releasing Dr. Modawy immediately and to stop following him.

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The Arab Organization for Human Rights hails the admission
of Kuwaiti Womens¹ rights
of voting and nominations
in election

The Arab Organization for Human Rights hails the decision of Kuwaiti Peoples’ Assembly to give women their rights to vote and nominate in elections for the first time since the independence of Kuwait. This confession of Kuwaiti women’s rights in political participation is considered the outcome of long period of resistance to get this right after proving their qualifications and worthiness in all economic, cultural and social fields. The Arab Organization for Human Rights praises the Kuwaiti government insistence to present the law at the Peoples’ Assembly in spite of all previous fails in getting this right.
Also, the AOHR praises the announcement of Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed that clarified his intention to appoint women in the position of a minister soon.
The AOHR congratulates the Kuwaiti government, Peoples¹ Assembly, and Kuwaiti women for this achievement. Also, wishes this confession to be the first step to be followed in all other Gulf countries.

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Cairo Institute for Human Rights
Subject: Apply for a Master Grant in Democracy and Human Rights
Malta University

In connection to the joint preparation of Master program in democracy and human rights in its 6th years supervised by the Faculty of Law (Malta University) in accordance with other 17 universities and institutions located in the Mediterranean including the CIHR, we notify you that you can apply for the competition to join this master grant by nominating one of your institution before 9th June 2005. The grant will cover all the fees of study, travel and accommodation.
You can get all the needed details and the application through the web site of Malta University or the web site of the CIHR as follows:
After completing the application form and preparing the needed documents, please send them to the CIHR not later than Thursday 9th June 2005.

With my best Regards,

Abd ElMonem Al-Jack
Responsible of the Program.

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UNIDO

Dear Sir,
We are pleased to inform you that the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in close cooperation with the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) is organizing an International Conference on "The role of organizations of the private sector and civil society (CSOs) in promotion, transfer, adaptation and diffusion of new technology and innovation" from 9 to 11 June 2005 in Moscow, Russian Federation.

Victor Gloukhikh Carlos Magarinos
ICIE President UNIDO Director-General

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UNCTAD

Thirty-Sixth executive session of the Trade and Development Board

Thirty-Sixth executive session of the Trade and Development Board will be held on Tuesday, 3 May 2005. The session will open at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.

Carlos Fortin
Officer-in-Charge of UNCTAD

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UNCTAD

Commission on Science and Technology for Development

The eighth session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development is to be held from 23 to 27 May 2005 in Geneva. The Commission will address the substantive theme "Science and technology promotion, advice and application for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals contained in the United Nations Millennium Declaration" and put forward recommendations for consideration and adoption by the Economic and Social Council.

Carlos Fortin
Officer-in-Charge of UNCTAD

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