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On the left is a portrait photograph of Uladzimir Tseliapun. He is donning a grey moustache and wearing a beige hat and coat. He is smiling gently. On the right is a portrait photograph of Nasta Loika. She is looking to the side of the camera and has her long hair undone. She is also wearing a black winter coat.

Belarus: arrest, detention and sentencing on administrative offences of Uladzimir Tseliapun and Nasta Loika (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 27th Jan 2023
This is a portrait photograph of Thulani Maseko, looking at the camera and similing.

Eswatini: Experts condemn killing of human rights defender Thulani Maseko, demand accountability (Press Release)

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GENEVA (26 January 2023) – UN and African Union experts* today condemned the killing of human rights defender and lawyer…
• 26th Jan 2023
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Iran: detention and subsequent ill-treatment of HRD Hossein Ronaghi and indictment of rapper Saman Yasin (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…
• 18th Jan 2023
A close-up portrait photo of Dr. Ahmed Amasha, outside on a sunny day. He is wearing glasses and donning a white beard. He is wearing a red and white checkered shirt.

Egypt: alleged enforced disappearance, torture and medical negligence of Dr. Ahmed Shawky Abdelsattar Mohamed Amasha (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 17th Jan 2023
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Viet Nam: arbitrary arrest of 18 human rights defenders, journalists and activists (joint communication)

Official Letters and Statements
The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 13th Jan 2023
On the left is a portrait photograph of Oumar Sylla wearing a green hat, sunglasses and what seems to be the Guinean flag around his shoulders. He is looking at the camera with a faint smile. On the right is a portrait photograph of Ibrahima Diallo. He is wearing glasses and resting his face in his hand while looking away in a pensive manner.

Guinée : allégations de détention arbitraire des défenseurs des droits humains Oumar Sylla et Ibrahima Diallo (communication conjointe)

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Ce qui suit est basé sur une communication écrite par la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des défenseurs et défenseuses…
• 12th Jan 2023
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Kyrgyzstan: alleged privacy violations, harassment, and ban on entry imposed on Sergey Marinin (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 12th Jan 2023
This image shows Yana Tannagasheva speaking before the Human Rights Council

Russia: intimidation of Ms. Yana Tannagasheva at UN Human Rights Council (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 10th Jan 2023
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India: arrest & ill-treatment of HRD & journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 5th Jan 2023
This image shows Herlín Odicio Estrella in traditional indigenous clothing, speaking into a microphone

Peru: asesinato y la intimidación, amenazas y hostigamiento contra líderes indígenas (comunicación conjunta)

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Foto: Facebook Lo que sigue se basa en una comunicación escrita por la Relatora Especial sobre la situación de las…
• 3rd Jan 2023
This image shows four Iranian WHRDs posing for a selfie.

Iran: Detention of four women human rights defenders from Call for Women NGO (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 21st Dec 2022
This is a logo fro the organisation SMUG. It shows a stick figure holding up a pride flag. Below it reads "SMUG: Justice and Equality"

Uganda: forced closure of LGBTIQ+ organisation ‘SMUG’ (joint communication)

Official Letters and Statements
The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to the Government…
• 16th Dec 2022
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