The Gambia: surveillance, alleged arbitrary arrest and charges against HRD Madi Jobarteh (joint communication)

Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh standing in front of a neutral background, wearing a white T-shirt with the flag of the Gambia, underneath which reads "Defend your rights".

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of the Gambia about the surveillance, alleged arbitrary arrest of and charges against the human rights defender Madi Jobarteh.

The Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice, the Hague, Netherlands.

Press Release: UN human rights experts welcomed the start of hearings before the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) of a case brought by South Africa concerning allegations that Israel is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinian people.

The flag of Azerbaijan flying in the wind under a blue sky.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Azerbaijan about the alleged harassment and arbitrary detention of human rights defender Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and his wife.

The flag of the United Arab Emirates flying in the wind

Press Release: Five human rights defenders, already in detention on baseless sentences which had expired, are now facing new charges almost identical to those originally brought against them.

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor is speaking into microphones on a stage during the end of mission press conference in Algeria. Behind her is the flag of the United Nations.

[English / Français / العربية] Preliminary findings and recommendations following my official country visit to Algeria.

The flag of Algeria in the shape of the country.

[English / Français / العربية] Press Release: Algeria must refrain from targeting human rights defenders in order to build on the reforms of the past four years.

The flag of Nicaragua flying in the wind against a blue sky background.

Lo que sigue se basa en una comunicación enviada al Gobierno de Nicaragua sobre la persecución judicial de defensores de derechos humanos por parte de las autoridades, a través del despojo de su nacionalidad nicaragüense.

The flag of Algeria in the shape of the country.

[English / Français] Press Release: The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, will conduct an official visit to Algeria from 26 November to 5 December 2023.

The flag of Chad

Ce qui suit est basé sur une communication officielle transmise au gouvernement du Tchad à propos d’allégations d’obstruction arbitraire aux études du défenseur des droits humains Djerane Enock.

The flag of Georgia floating in the wind against a blue sky background.

[English / ქართული] Press Release: The Georgian authorities must radically improve their attitude towards human rights defenders, from public statements to policies and legislative frameworks, to create a supportive environment for their legitimate work.