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Concerns over the security of trans human rights defenders in Pakistan
Information ReceivedI remain extremely concerned for the security of trans human rights defenders in Pakistan. Over the last couple of months,…
Encouraging steps in Egypt for Human Rights Defenders but serious challenges remain
Information ReceivedAs the new year starts and I look back at the situation of human rights defendants in all parts of…
New General Comment outlines steps for the protection of HRDs in the context of conflicts over land
Information ReceivedOn 22 December 2022, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights published a new General Comment on the relationship between human rights and land.
Guest Blog: Afghan Women’s Rights as the Taliban’s Bargaining Tool for International Recognition
Information ReceivedWhat follows is a guest blog by Tahmina Sobat and Roqia Samim, two human rights defenders from Afghanistan. General Background…
Human rights defenders on trial in Greece
Information ReceivedTomorrow, 10 January 2023, the trial of human rights defenders Sarah Mardini, Seán Binder, Nassos Karakitos and 21 others will…
Concerns for the situation of human rights defenders in Haiti
Information ReceivedI am extremely concerned for the security of human rights defenders in the Haiti. A climate of complete insecurity is…
Media advisory – Burundi: UN Expert welcomes quashing of Tony Germain Nkina’s conviction; calls for retrial to adhere to international fair trial standards
Information ReceivedMedia advisory – Burundi: UN Expert welcomes quashing of Tony Germain Nkina’s conviction; calls for retrial to adhere to international…
Türkiye: Apparent misuse of counter-terrorism legislation against HRDs working on the rights of the internally displaced
Information ReceivedOn 13 December 2022, 18 human rights defenders will stand trial in Türkiye reportedly charged with “membership of an armed…
Honduras: la criminalización de personas defensoras de los derechos del pueblo Garífuna (comunicación conjunta)
Information ReceivedLo que sigue se basa en una comunicación escrita por la Relatora Especial sobre la situación de las personas defensoras…
Information received on the situation of Palestinian human rights defenders in Masafer Yatta
Information ReceivedI am concerned by information I have received indicating that, in addition to continuing Israeli Security Forces operations aimed at…
Tajikistan: End of Mission Press Conference
Information ReceivedOn 9 December at 15:00 local time in Dushanbe (11:00 Geneva) I will present her preliminary findings on the situation…
Women Human Rights Defenders’ Day, 2022
Information ReceivedThe following are remarks I delivered on 28 November 2022 by video message to a conference celebrating International Women Human…