Sweden: on the deterioration in the situation for human rights defenders in the country (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN

The text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

GENEVA (27 April 2026) – Attacks against National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) weaken their ability to fulfill their mandates and

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of the Philippines about the criminal prosecution on charges of ‘terrorist financing’ against Mr. Carmilo Tabada.

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This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Egypt about the restrictions and precautionary measures against released human rights defenders, including the renewed inclusion on the terrorism watchlist of Mohamed El-Baqer, and a continued travel ban and asset freeze as well as pending charges against. Gasser Abdel Razek, Karim Ennarah, Mohamed Bashir, and a travel ban against Ahmed Samir Santawy.

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This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Governments of Kenya and the USA, as well as US-domiciled company Fresh Del Monte, about the alleged intimidation and harassment of, threats to, forced closure of business interests of and destruction of property of Kenyan HRD Clement Muiruri Kamau.

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This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Azerbaijan about the alleged suspension of Zabil Gahramanov’s licence to practise law, along with a criminal case against him and detention, which may represent retaliation for his legal and human rights work and critical statements.