9 European Human Rights Ambassadors also released a statement honouring Cao Shunli's legacy on March 14. They called on all States to stop committing reprisals and to allow for safe, unhindered access to, and communication with, the UN.

📢 Call for inputs: Contribute to my next report to the UN General Assembly, on the contributions of human rights defenders to the Sustainable Development Goals. 🗓️ Deadline: 4 June 2024 👇 Info here in EN, ES, FR, AR, RU. srdefenders.org/submit-informa…

Stand in solidarity with Trang 🇻🇳, Abdulhadi 🇧🇭, Khurram 🇮🇳, and Irfan 🇮🇳—four inspiring activists currently detained as reprisals for their human rights work and engagement with the 🇺🇳. Join @ishrglobal's campaign to #EndReprisals. 👉 Take action: ow.ly/imRj50RJttS

#ACHPR79 ISHR called on the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 's working group on extractive industries to support #HRDs in 🇨🇲 &🇲🇬 who protect the environment from violations committed by corporations & to initiate with all stakeholders a draft on an Environmental Regional Agreement incl #HRD

Welcome new report by Front Line Defenders which documents the scale of challenges human rights defenders face around the world and highlights the dangers that double standards pose to the entire international human rights system frontlinedefenders.org/en/resource-pu…

⚖️ Without legal protection, human rights defenders can't work safely. Stay updated with national laws! 👉 ISHR's map shows countries with legal instruments for HR defenders, including laws, policies, protection mechanisms, and guidelines. Check: ow.ly/Yw1G50RR8QJ

Nkongho Felix Agbor Receives ABA Award, Pays Tribute to Human Rights Defenders - PAN AFRICAN VISIONS panafricanvisions.com/2024/08/nkongh…

#Cameroon faces multiple complex human rights challenges & crises - but also opportunities, given its youthful population, vibrant civil society & the pre-electoral period. Ending his two-day visit, Volker Türk called the Govt and all political actors to commit to human

📊 Our survey reveals critical insights into the challenges faced by human rights defenders. See the data that underscores the need for the Declaration+25 and its most up-to-date standards. #Right2DefendRights #Declaration25 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/25YearsHRDs

Indigenous human rights defenders carry out vital work for justice, peace & environmental protection all around the world, but they face tremendous risks in doing so. This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's honour their resilience & unite in demanding stronger protections for them.

Young human rights defenders are powerful agents of change, yet their voices are too often stifled or discarded. My last UN report focused on their vital work, the challenges they face & the support they need: bit.ly/4a56iG8 #InternationalYouthDay #YouthForRights

Join us today to raise awareness about the cases of Khurram, Irfan, Abdulhadi, and Trang. They are facing reprisals in retaliation for their work advocating for justice and accountability against human rights violations. #EndReprisals 🔗 ishr.ch/campaign/endre…

Urgent call to uphold and restore respect for international humanitarian law! Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC icrc.org/en/statement/s…

📣 Call for applications: #ShelterCity programme in the Netherlands for human rights defenders at risk & in need of temporary relocation Justice & Peace Netherlands 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 30 August 2024 at 23:59 CEST ℹ️ More details in 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸 & 🇫🇷 below: sheltercity.org/shelter-city-n…

1/6 My second thematic report, on access to #information on #ClimateChange and #HumanRights is now available (in 6 languages) at ohchr.org/en/documents/t…

Join us to raise the case of Trang, a Vietnamese journalist who is facing reprisals because of her work. Trang is an advocate for civil liberties, including freedom of the press, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and environmental issues. #EndReprisals ⬇️ ishr.ch/campaign/endre…

🇺🇳 As UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, I submit two thematic reports to the United Nations each year, to address critical issues faced by #HumanRightsDefenders. 📑 Discover the themes & insights of my past reports on my website: srdefenders.org/the-mandate/th…

📰 For our 40th anniversary, we call on journalists to write about the right to defend human rights in your community and share it with us! ✨ #ISHR40Years   For an example, check out this piece about resilient communities: ow.ly/eTXo50Tcx32

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-seventh regular session from 9 September to 11 October 2024 at United Nations Geneva. More info on #HRC57⤵️ ohchr.org/en/press-relea…