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BREAKING: Russia will no longer sit on the United Nations' #NGOCommittee – a first since 1947. ECOSOC States have voted to elect Armenia and Georgia for the two seats on the Eastern European States regional slate #OpenTheDoors2NGOs

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In a day of farewells, we thank @ForstMichel for 6 years of dedicated service as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. Michel has stood in solidarity with defenders - listening to them, caring about them, amplifying their voices, & protecting and championing their work

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‘Madame Bachelet... you must do all you can to elevate the voices of victims in #Xinjiang , #Hong Kong, #Tibet (...) to ensure an end to the Chinese authorities’ impunity’ @TengBiao is the first Chinese human rights defender to speak directly to Bachelet. #EndChinaImpunity

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Activists from all regions of the 🗺️ joined ISHR and a coalition of 17 civil society orgs to mark the 25th anniversary of the #UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and to call for an update of this landmark document. Read more:

Defenders gather before the UN headquarters to call for better protection of their work

On Monday 18 September, over 50 activists, members of civil society organisations and diplomatic partners gathered on Geneva’s Place des Nations, opposite the UN’s European headquarters…

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#Breaking : NGOs step up pressure on @UNHumanRights chief @mbachelet to do more to halt violations against #Uyghurs , Tibetans and other groups in China. Watch statement from @sarahmcneer , and read our coverage here:

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In July, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong and 🇲🇴 Macau will be reviewed by the Human Rights Committee - the UN body of experts that 'guards' civil and political rights under the #ICCPR . Civil society's role is fundamental: want to know more? Read our explainer👉

The Human Rights Committee, Hong Kong and Macau’s reviews

Update: Read ISHR's coverage of the Human Rights Committee's conclusions on Hong Kong here. The Human Rights Committee is a UN committee of 18 independent experts in charge of supervising the…

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History was made on Monday when the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee #C3 and civil society representatives met, at the invitation of the Chair, to reflect on the work of the Committee – particularly on human rights - past, present and future.

Third Committee | First ever meeting held with civil society

In the first ever such encounter, civil society representatives from a range of NGOs engaged with member States of the Third Committee – the General Assembly’s main human rights body in New York – on…

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1/4 The misuse of counter-terrorism and national security laws to criminalise and imprison human rights defenders, silence dissent and avoid scrutiny or accountability has a long history among apartheid and authoritarian governments and regimes

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We deplore the 34 year imprisonment of mother and student Salma al-Shehab by Saudi authorities for following and retweeting women's rights activists on Twitter. Her detention is a flagrant violation of international law. #FreeSalma #HRC51 @LinaAlhathloul

Saudi woman given 34-year prison sentence for using Twitter

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University student, was charged with following and retweeting dissidents and activists

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For the past four years of unjust detention based on trumped-up & politically motivated cases involving alleged drug offenses, @SenLeiladeLima showed the Filipino people her indefatigable courage to carry on & stand up for shared causes. We call for her release. #FreeLeilaNow

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Thank you to all who joined us today at Place des Nations to celebrate 25 yrs of the #UN Human Rights Defenders Declaration & celebrate those fighting 4 human rights! ! It's inspiring to see everyone coming together in #SolidarityAndHope for the #Right2DefendRights !

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📢 Join us as we launch the Declaration+25, a civil society-led authoritative document endorsed by experts. After a year-long period of consultations with defenders, experts, and lawyers, this document supplements the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and sets the

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#TwitterChallenge : Let's get the conversation going! All this week we want to know: why do you think civil society is so essential to the UN? Why should the UN #OpenTheDoors2NGOs ? Let us know and tag a friend to find out their opinion!

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The work of human rights defenders has never been more imperilled nor more important. High-level political leadership is essential to ensure they are protected in their vital work. That was our core message meeting with the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in New York.

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Yesterday at #HRC51 @pema0_o , @Dolkun_Isa , @leewingtat1 , @_ClaireDenman called on govs worldwide to take meaningful action to promote accountability & justice for victims of serious rights abuses against #Uyghurs , #Tibetans , #HongKongers , & HRDs across mainland #China .

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As #COP27 takes place in #Egypt , we are wearing white to show solidarity with Egypt’s tens of thousands of political prisoners. Egyptian activists should be part of the conversation about our planet’s future, not rotting in jail! #FreeThemALL

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#OnThisDay the brilliant #HongKong lawyer Chow Hang-tung celebrates her 38th birthday. In jail. Despite having been declared innocent of some charges in December, she still faces others under the draconian #NSL . @amnesty @CIVICUSMonitor

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今天是 #邹幸彤在狱中度过第二个生日。被关押已15个月，幸彤在狱中除了准备为自己的案件自辩的文件(全都要手写！)以外，还在学习日语和韩语，不断阅读。自去年11月起，她不断收到来自世界各地的信件，每一封都有读，这里面有你的来信吗?

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A very warm congratulations to @MaryLawlorFLD , former head of @FrontLineHRD , just appointed by #HRC43 as next UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. She succeeds @ForstMichel when he finishes in April. We look forward to working together to support & protect defenders!

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We have compiled all the UN recommendations and guidance on human rights in times of #COVID19 . Defenders: this can inform and support your work as you track and monitor your government's action to combat the pandemic. Check it out here:

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Media release: General Assembly rejects attempt to halt work of UN's new independent expert on #LGBT rights #UNGA71

LGBTI rights | General Assembly rejects attempt to halt work of UN’s new independent expert

Human rights organisations are celebrating the defeat of an amendment to the Human Rights Council’s annual report that sought to indefinitely halt the work of the recently appointed UN expert tasked…

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Full statement by our colleague @salma_ishr calling on the Human Rights Council to set up a Commission of Inquiry on the systemic racism and police violence in the USA. @UN_HRC @EU_UNGeneva @AustraliaUN_GVA @JapanMissionGE @FijiGeneva #BlackLivesMatter @HRC43

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Gülbahar Jalilova was detained 16 months in an internment camp, where she faced torture and gender-based violence. She decided to speak out. The UN must hear her and all other #UyghurVoices & investigate grave human rights violations in China. Read more👉

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🧵 We note the announcement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, that she will conclude her term in August. The post of High Commissioner requires a mandate holder who is principled, independent, expert, and deeply committed to human rights.

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We compiled a collection of views to help shape a human rights defender agenda for @volker_turk ‘s mandate. Read on ⬇️

Human rights defenders and experts share priorities for High Commissioner Volker Türk

The views compiled below are sorted in alphabetical order. These views do not necessarily reflect ISHR's. *** The new High Commissioner must be an uncompromising advocate for victims of human rights…

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The international community must intensify pressure on the #Taliban to respect women’s rights and provide all necessary resources and support to women’s rights activists and organizations from the country, says @SR_Afghanistan #HRC50 #Afghanistan

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Hong Kong human rights lawyer and activist Chow Hang Tung is now behind bars for her involvement in organising the annual vigil for #8964Tiananmen crackdown. #JuneFourth #WeDoNotForget #毋忘六四 #燭光不滅

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@coe says, States that don’t uphold freedom of expression are less dynamic, will fall behind, and are open to future misuse of power. #HRC31

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Human rights defenders make our world better and fairer. Unfortunately, some governments and powerful corporations try to silence them. 25 years ago, the UN adopted a Declaration that recognises & protects them and their essential role. #Right2DefendRights #InSolidarityAndHope

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. @KeRafitoson , Executive Director @TI_MDG , has been summoned by police in Madagascar for denouncing possible acts of corruption. Blowing the whistle on corruption is a right. Authorities cannot be allowed to intimidate Ketakandriana and other defenders like her!

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🗞New explainer🗞 What did @UNHumanRights find in its assessment of the Uyghur region? As @UN_HRC is set to vote on a resolution on the issue, we released a new explainer breaking down the UN's report. In English & Spanish. Soon in French & Chinese:

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This week, courageous women human rights defenders are at #HRC40 raising the alarm on rising backlash against their vital work & the roll-back on hard-won human rights. We're tweeting in solidarity with their demands for justice, protection & accountability. #HandsOffWHRDs

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Applications for the position of @UNHumanRights High Commissioner are now open: Here's what 60+ NGOs have to say about key requirements for the role:

UNSG must hold transparent process to pick UN High-Commissioner

NGOs call on UN Secretary-General to hold transparent, merit-based, consultative process to pick next UN High-Commissioner

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Human Rights Defenders are 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things', @MaryLawlorhrds , appealing to states at the #UNGA75 to help stop the killing of defenders. 👉 Read her report that outlines the approach for her mandate:

UNGA75 | UN expert urges protection of defenders—’ordinary people doing extraordinary things’

The Special Rapporteur’s report outlines how she intends to approach and develop the subject of her mandate in the coming years. Her priorities include: those defenders most exposed to killings and…

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8 years

We welcome historic appointment of first ever UN expert on combating violence & discrimination against #LGBT persons

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Let it be clear - States that voted no or abstained on resolution to ensure continued int'l monitoring of the human rights crisis in #Yemen support impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and voted against the rights, dignity and future of the Yemeni people #HRC48

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🧵 @ISHRglobal welcomes the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of a resolution on the human rights situation of women and girls in #Afghanistan #HRC50

Afghan women call for stronger action by the international community

Fawzia Koofi, the first female deputy speaker in Afghanistan’s parliament, opened an urgent debate held by the Human Rights Council on 1 July. She echoed strongly the demands of the women of…

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On #WHRDDay , we celebrate and stand in solidarity with the women across the globe who work for a world that is more fair, equal and sustainable for all women and for communities as a whole.

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ECOSOC States have granted consultative status to nine civil society organisations that had been arbitrarily deferred by the UN Committee on NGOs for at least four years. One of the groups was deferred for a record 15 years.

UN finally grants access to Dalit rights organisation blocked for a record 15 years

On Wednesday 7 December, a majority of ECOSOC Member States voted to grant consultative status to nine non-governmental organisations seeking access to the United Nations, with 24 votes in favour…

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What can we learn from the #HongKong #humanrights review? Read our @sarahmcneer 's hot take on Hong Kong's failing marks, from rule of law to the need to #EndReprisals .

Hong Kong gets failing marks in UN rights review, must uphold rule of law!

The results are in, and Hong Kong falls short. Following a fraught series of exchanges earlier this month at the review of Hong Kong by the UN Human Rights Committee, the UN has released its official…

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#TBT : Last year we joined @hrw @amnesty and @UyghurCongress to call for an international inquiry into the situation in #Xinjiang : After one year, three leaks and countless brave individuals like @JewherIlham speaking up, it's time for action.

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Around 1 million ethnic Uighurs + other Turkic Muslims have been held in camps in the northwestern region of #China ’s Xinjiang province. Read this insightful interview with #Uighur activist @JewherIlham on the detentions. ➡️

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The world is watching! Today UN Member States will elect 15 new members to the UN Human Rights Council. Once again, we call on them to vote only for the most committed ones. #HRCelections2020 #HRCNet

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Solidarity in action with the Afghan women at #HRC50 requires as a minimum: - Regular reporting by Special Procedures to the HRC - Strengthen @UNAMAnews monitoring and public reporting on human rights - Additional accountability mechanisms @ShaharzadAkbar

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Defenders are people who act with humanity, serve humanity & who contribute to and bring out the best in humanity. The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders is integral to their protection & recognition, globally.

HRC43 | Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Human rights defenders are people who act with humanity, serve humanity and who contribute to and bring out the best in humanity. They are key to our daily lives – they work so our governments are…

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The UN Human Rights Council holds today an urgent debate (15hCEST) on systemic racism & police brutality. A resolution asking the Council to appoint an independent commission of inquiry to investigate systemic racism in the US and the world will be discussed #BlackLivesMatter

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Thanks to leadership of @NorwayUN , #UNGA76 has adopted a strong resolution recognising the vital role of human rights defenders in pandemic responses and in contributing to equality, justice and the rule of law @NorwayInGeneva @NorwayAmbUNOG @NorwayMFA

UNGA76: Third Committee acknowledges human rights defenders’ critical role in pandemic responses

The passage of a human rights defender resolution by the Third Committee of the GA by consensus, with 85 co-sponsors, is another important step in ongoing work to strengthen the promotion and...

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Thanks to the many experts who contributed to and endorsed the Declaration+25, including current and former UN experts such as @MaryLawlorhrds , @ForstMichel , @cvoule and @victor_madrigal #Right2DefendRights

Declaration+25: Articulating international standards to protect the right to defend rights

Download the Declaration+25 It has been 25 years since the adoption in 1998 of the UN Declaration on human rights defenders. The Declaration has reaffirmed that we all have the right to defend human…

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We need to listen & learn from women defenders about solutions for global & local challenges. The UN must open the door to women's rights organisations! #OpenTheDoors2NGOs #WHRDDay

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In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice has found that Hungarian legislation restricting the work of migrant and refugee rights defenders is unlwful and must be rescinded @MaryLawlorhrds @profjmcadam @OpenSociety

Hungary: Repeal unlawful provisions criminalising migrant rights defenders

On 16 November 2021, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice issued a very significant judgment in Case No C-821/19 (European Commission v Hungary). The International Service for Human…

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Today we farewell 16 brave human rights defenders who attended our flagship Human Rights Defenders Advocacy Programme #HRDAP23 Now, the moment has arrived to put into action the knowledge and skills they have acquired! 📸 @bsbuckland @salome_ishr

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Three yrs ago, #IlhamTohti won the @martinennals award, accepted by his amazing daughter @JewherIlham . We are thrilled that his work for tolerance and respect of human rights is recognized once again with #SakharovPrize . May this give hope and strength to the #Uyghur community.

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NOW: Ilham Tohti, renowned Uyghur economist and scholar fighting for the rights of China’s 🇨🇳 Uyghur minority, has been awarded the 2019 #SakharovPrize for Freedom of Thought #FreeIlhamTohti

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🌟 The Declaration+25 articulates relevant developments in international law over the last 25 years for protecting human rights defenders. Learn about the measures it introduces to address today's challenges. 🔥 Download the Declaration+25:

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Salma al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting in support of #WomenHumanRights defenders in #SaudiArabia . This is not a crime! We stand in solidarity with her and demand her release. #FreeSalma RT 🔁 NOW!

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Today on #HumanRightsDefendersDay , we celebrate those who champion equality, expose violations, seek justice, and shape our laws and policies. Their relentless efforts make our world a fairer place for everyone. #Respect #Gratitude

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Congrats to @KeskinEren1 , Marino Cordoba & Abdul Aziz Muhammad, finalists of the @martinennals ! A fair recognition of their outstanding work and contribution to human rights, justice & equality in their country and abroad. #HumanRightsDefenders

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Together with 15 NGOs we are calling on @VilleDeGeneve to display in Geneva a bust paying tribute to human rights defender Cao Shunli to remind State reps who come to the @UN that reprisals against activists are unacceptable 👉 #RememberingCaoShunli

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Happy International Human Rights Defenders Day! +200 people from around the world joined our virtual human chain #InSolidarityAndHope with those who defend and promote human rights! Their work is essential to make our world a fairer place. THANK YOU! #Right2DefendRights

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#HRC50 : Women and girls in Afghanistan are facing a human rights crisis. States at the @UN_HRC must convene an urgent debate to respond to the situation with the gravity it demands.

HRC50: Call for Urgent Debate on women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

1 June 2022 Excellencies, We, the undersigned civil society organisations, urge you to call for and support an urgent debate at the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the women’s…

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Thanks to leadership of @EU_UNGeneva and member states, #HRC50 has been asked to convene urgent debate and adopt a resolution on women's rights crisis in #Afghanistan . A small victory for the bravery and persistent advocacy of women defenders from the country. @ShaharzadAkbar

EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters

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The staggering deterioration of the human rights situation of women & girls in #Afghanistan since August 2021 requires the urgent attention of @UN_HRC . That’s why today we 🇪🇺sent a request to @FVillegasARG to hold an Urgent Debate on 1 July.

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Thanks to UN SG @antonioguterres for meeting with ISHR, @DefendDefenders , @forum_asia , @CIHRS_Alerts , @ICJ_org , @amnesty , @hrw and @CIVICUSalliance . Imperative that SG's new human rights plan be accompanied by concrete actions, benchmarks and financial commitments #HRC43

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Just concluded excellent NGO meeting with @antonioguterres to discuss: 1. making human rights a paramount priority for all UN agencies 2. protecting HRDs 3. importance of speaking out publicly to show solidarity with victims and increase accountability for perpetrators #HRC43

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🌐Understanding China’s 2024 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) just got easier! Dive into our recap for a clear overview of what’s at stake, in the upcoming review of 🇨🇳 ’s record on 23 January in!

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Tomorrow, join us at Place des Nations to commemorate 25 yrs of UN Human Rights Defenders Declaration & celebrate those fighting 4 human rights! We’ll be taking pics with the giant banner, so bring a friend & show support!

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⭐️ We are proud to have hosted a welcome lunch reception with the 2023 President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Václav Bálek #HRC2023 and the former President, Ambassador Federico Villegas @FVillegasARG today! @UN_HRC

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🚨 @UNHumanRights ’s landmark report finds that China may have committed crimes against humanity 🇨🇳 📣ISHR calls on @UN_HRC to hold a formal discussion on China's human rights crisis. Victims have waited too long: it is time for global action.

UN Human Rights Office publish Xinjiang report

Historic UN report provides momentum to address grave violations against Uyghurs in China

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Women human rights defenders are of diverse backgrounds and work as part of movements, networks and collectives in all contexts. They are at the front lines of social change, and this front line is vibrant and resilient. #WHRDDay #WHRDsResist #HandsOffWHRDs

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Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Nigel Rodley, a great friend of @ISHRglobal and a champion of and among human rights defenders.

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After years of abuse in Egyptian prison, Dr. Soltan has lost mobility in his legs, is losing hearing in his left ear, and suffers unbearable back pain. Still, he remains in prison as a reprisal against his son @soltan 's human rights work. #SaveSoltan before it’s too late.

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Great news! 🙌 the UN Human Rights Committee has just endorsed a major joint statement w @ForstMichel on the UN Declaration on HRDs #WeAreAllDefenders @HRDWorldSummit

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Join us in celebrating 25 yrs of the #UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders on Dec 9! 🥳Our coalition of 17 orgs is creating a virtual human chain to stand #InSolidarityAndHope with them! Here is our campaigners' contribution. Share your 📷 by Dec 4 with #Right2DefendRight

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📣Civil society call to #EndDisappearances in China📣 @ISHRglobal joins Chinese, Uyghur, Tibetan, Hong Kong and international groups in urging the international community to take meaningful action to put an end to all enforced disappearances in China. ➡️

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1/🧵Over 60 organisations urge @antonioguterres to hold an open, transparent, merit-based and consultative process for the appointment of new UN High-Commissioner for #HumanRights 🔗

UNSG must hold transparent process to pick UN High-Commissioner

NGOs call on UN Secretary-General to hold transparent, merit-based, consultative process to pick next UN High-Commissioner

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💪 Why support the Declaration+25? Your endorsement helps strengthen the protection mechanisms for human rights defenders and their collectives. Join us in making a difference! 🔗 Download the Declaration+25: #Right2DefendRights #Declaration25

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📢 Join @SAHRDNetwork and @Crisiscoalition today where leaders from Southern Africa will discuss the criminalisation of #Defenders as a strategy of repression, with a focus on the ongoing case against #ObertMasaraure Conversation will happen on @crisiscoalition Twitter Space 👇

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Together with over 150 organisations from around the world, we stand in solidarity with Palestinian NGOs under attack from Israeli authorities and demand the international community take action #HRC51 #StandWithThe6 @alhaq_org @CIHRS_Alerts @DCIPalestine

International community must condemn Israeli raids and closures of Palestinian civil society...

Amid Israel’s escalating attacks targeting their work, a group of more than 150 Palestinian, regional, and international organisations express our full solidarity with the designated seven leading…

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Human rights defenders are essential agents of change - yet they are harassed & jailed by some governments. On #MandelaDay join us to support them & ensure they are free to do their vital work #FreeAhmed #FreeLoujain #StandWithSaudiHeroes @CIVICUSalliance

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🚨 Eight years after the assassination of Berta Cáceres, an indigenous leader & environmental defender from Honduras, together with @COPINHHONDURAS , we call on the Supreme Court of Honduras to confirm the sentence of her killers. Justice must prevail to protect defenders 💪💪!

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2/4 Together with int'l partners like @hrw & @amnesty , and Israeli NGOs like @acri_online & @btselem , we condemn the Israeli government’s draconian criminalisation of the work of human rights defenders at six leading Palestinian NGOs, inc @alhaq_org , @of_committees and @Addameer

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4/4 Israel should immediately lift the ban on Palestinian human rights NGOs, release arbitrarily detained defenders like Shatha Odeh, and fully respect and protect the rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, protest, public participation and non-discrimination

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Great news: the resolution to #EndReprisals was just adopted without a vote at #HRC48 !

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4 years

. @ISHRglobal is calling for applications to its flagship online Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme #HRDAP21from 5 Apr-25 June 2021. Why should you apply? Check it out & register before 3 January!

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✊ Civil society organisations launch the Declaration +25, a major expansion of the 1998 UN Declaration on human rights defenders and an authoritative articulation of the international legal framework for defender protection #Right2DefendRights 🔗

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TODAY Join ISHR and our partners to commemorate the International Day against Enforced Disappearance and make visible those who have been disappeared by Chinese authorities.

Latest Updates - Human Rights Articles | ISHR

ISHR’s latest updates cover the legal recognition and protection of human rights defenders to promote supportive environments and positive outcomes.

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3/4 The Israeli govt’s criminalisation of independent Palestinian human rights NGOs is a blatant effort to silence and shut down those who seek to monitor, report on and demand accountability for grave violations, both within Israel and the Palestinian territory

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2 years

During the Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on #Libya , ISHR and @RefugeesinLibya delivered a joint statement highlighting the human rights violations faced by refugees and migrants in the country.

HRC 52: Refugees in Libya demand justice and accountability for crimes committed in Libya

During the Interactive Dialogue with the fact-finding mission on Libya under agenda item 10, ISHR and Refugees in Libya delivered a joint statement highlighting the human rights violations faced by…

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Human rights defenders make our economies more inclusive, our societies more free, and our decision-makers accountable. For many of them the UN is the last arena where they can speak out vs injustice. Yet, here too they are silenced by gvt's #EndReprisals

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@mbachelet @UN_HRC We note your departure. The SG’s process for the appointment of the next High Commissioner should be open, transparent, merit-based and involve meaningful consultation with independent civil society organisations and human rights defenders.

UN High Commissioner Bachelet announces end of mandate in August

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) notes the announcement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, that she will conclude her term in August. The post of High…

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Tomorrow, don't miss our #side_event on the launch of the Declaration +25! 🌟 Join us and be part of this powerful moment as we take a significant step towards better protection of human rights defenders. #Right2DefendRights #Declaration25

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Today is Human Rights Defenders Day! It’s a day to commemorate those selfless people who have paid, sometimes with their lives, for our freedom.

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5 years

We wish @Ahmed_Mansoor could celebrate his 50th birthday with his loved ones today ... instead, he is serving a 10-year prison sentence for speaking out on human rights. @MohamedBinZayed @HHShkMohd we appeal to our shared #humanity and ask you to please #FreeAhmed today.

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In 2019, activist & blogger Mohamed Oxygen was arbitrarily arrested for his journalism. Poor detention conditions endanger his life. Ahead of #COP27 , #Egypt must release & allow him to keep promoting justice. #FreeCivicSpace #FreeThemAll @copcivicspace

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5 years

We have compiled all the UN recommendations and guidance on human rights in times of #COVID19 . Defenders: this can inform and support your work as you track and monitor your government's action to combat the pandemic. Check it out here:

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📢For the International Human Rights Defenders Day, @UNHumanRights hung our #Right2DefendRights giant banner on one of their buildings in Geneva. The banner will be displayed until Monday morning #InSolidarityAndHope with those who defend human rights. 🤩

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#China urged to release lawyer: In a statement at the UN Human Rights Council #HRC45 Sophie Luo @luoshch called for the immediate release of her husband, activist Ding Jiaxi, and a clear commitment by the Council to addressing rights violations in China.

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On #Africa #HumanRights Day, we celebrate women human rights defenders like Baiye Ebai Frida of @BAWAC237 in #Cameroon , who works to achieve the women peace and security agenda.

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🚨Civil society calls for the repeal of Hong Kong's new national security legislation that has sparked international concerns over its potential to further erode civil liberties and fundamental freedoms, and civil society engagement with the #UN 🇺🇳. More:

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This #MandelaDay we join @amnesty @fidh_en @omctorg @CIVICUSalliance & others to call on States to release human rights defenders and prisoners of conscience in jail #FreeAhmed #FreeLoujain #StandWithSaudiHeroes #FacesOfHope #ForFreedom

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5 years

This week, courageous women human rights defenders are at #HRC43 calling on States to #ListenToWHRDs and consider them as true partners in peace and security. We're tweeting in solidarity with their demands for inclusion, protection & accountability.

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Human Rights Council should support investigations and accountability for widespread human rights violations - including systematic, targeted attacks and reprisals against human rights defenders - in China, Egypt, India, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela #HRC43

HRC43 | Speaking out and pushing for accountability vital to address widespread violations

Responding to the High Commissioner's global update on human rights at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, ISHR echoed the recognition by the UN Secretary General in his 'Call to Action'

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3 years

🙌 People who defend & promote human rights are essential voices from our communities & need to be part of the conversations at the 🇺🇳. @UN_HRC have the power to #EndReprisals ! We call on its members to support the resolution 👉 #HRC48

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2 years

Abdul-Hadi Al-Khawaja is a dual Danish-Bahraini citizen& one of the most prominent HRD in the Gulf region. In 2011, Al-Khawaja was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in peaceful protests in #Bahrain . We demand his immediate release. @FreeAlKhawaja #FreeAlKhawaja

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