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Child human rights defender Dulce Maria from Ecuador is speaking in front of a microphone at a panel during the 2023 Vienna Conference on Youth and Child Human Rights Defenders.

Guest Blog: Dulce María from Ecuador

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This piece is a guest blog written by Dulce María Urdiales Calle, a child human rights defender from Ecuador who took part in the 2023 Vienna Youth and Child Human Rights Defenders Conference we organised in June.
• 14th Jul 2023
The flag of Georgia floating in the wind against a blue sky background.

What I’m hearing from human rights defenders in Georgia

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On 24 May, I held two hearings with human rights defenders from Georgia, who shared the risks and challenges they face in their respective work, and spoke of the general situation for HRDs in the country.
• 6th Jul 2023
The flag of Sudan in the shape of the country.

Sudan – Killings of HRDs in West Darfur

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Over the last month, six human rights defenders have been killed in El-Geneina, West Darfur. I condemn these tragic, abhorrent attacks.
• 28th Jun 2023
A group photo of more than 40 child and youth human rights defenders, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor.

2023 Vienna Youth and Child Human Rights Defenders Conference

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On 5 June 2023, 40 young human rights defenders joined me and our team in Vienna for a conference to address the challenges they face and the forms of support they need.
• 19th Jun 2023
the peruvian flag flying in the wind on top of a building

Perú: Noticias preocupantes sobre la situación de las mujeres defensoras de derechos humanos

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He recibido noticias preocupantes sobre la criminalización y estigmatización de las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos en el Perú, en el contexto de las protestas que han tenido lugar en el país desde diciembre de 2022.
• 18th May 2023
the peruvian flag flying in the wind on top of a building

Peru: Disturbing news on the situation of women human rights defenders

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I’m hearing disturbing news of criminalization and stigmatization of women human rights defenders in Perú, in the context of the protests that have been taking place in the country since December 2022. 
• 18th May 2023
Image shows a variety of persons, young and old, with different disabilities, standing together.

Key recommendations from human rights defenders with disabilities

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Today is the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. To mark the occasion, I am sharing key recommendations to States, NGOs, donors & others, drawn from consultations with human rights defenders with disabilities.
• 3rd May 2023
The Philippines flag is flying in the wind at the top of a pole, against a grey sky background.

More disturbing news of threats to HRDs in the Philippines

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I am receiving more disturbing reports from the Philippines of the harassment of Human Rights Defenders. I noted in my…
• 21st Mar 2023
Flyer for the side event on 14 March 2023 in Geneva, titled "Report Launch: Success through perseverance and solidarity: 25 years of achievements by human rights defenders" Location: Restaurant Vieux Bois, Av. de la Paix 12, 1202 Genève Time: 14:30-15:30 (CET) The event will be live streamed on the ISHR YouTube channel

HRC side event – “Success through perseverance and solidarity: 25 years of achievements by human rights defenders”

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On Tuesday 14 March 2023, a side event will take place on the margins of the 52th session of the…
• 8th Mar 2023
screen capture of a video call with the special rapporteur and four human rights defenders (3 women, 1 man).

Meeting young defenders based in India 

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As part of the 25th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), I am meeting online and…
• 10th Feb 2023
Flag of Pakistan against a grey sky

Concerns over the security of trans human rights defenders in Pakistan

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I remain extremely concerned for the security of trans human rights defenders in Pakistan. Over the last couple of months,…
• 7th Feb 2023
The Egyptian flag is flying against a light blue sky.

Encouraging steps in Egypt for Human Rights Defenders but serious challenges remain

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As the new year starts and I look back at the situation of human rights defendants in all parts of…
• 7th Feb 2023