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Governments, businesses, civil society, families, friends, and YOU - join us and promote human rights!
The UN human rights system has long protected us all. But now, to respond to the crises of our times, States must defend, strengthen and scale it up. Follow our campaign to find out how! #ScaleUpHumanRights
25 years ago, the United Nations adopted the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. The declaration has been essential to protect those who defend human rights. It's time to celebrate the Declaration, human rights defenders and all the contributions they have brought to our societies.
Imagine determined individuals speaking up for what’s right for their communities, and then facing intimidation, threats and even imprisonment when they engage with the United Nations. This is not acceptable. Help us safeguard their voices and freedom. Join our campaign to #EndReprisals!
In March 2014 Chinese woman human rights defender Cao Shunli was a victim of deadly reprisals for engaging with the United Nations. In March 2024, the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) and partners paid her tribute and honoured other Chinese, Uyghur, Tibetan and Hong Kong human rights defenders who continue to hold the Chinese government accountable.
ISHR and partners continue to call for meaningful action by States at the UN to advance accountability for past and ongoing crimes under international law.
17 countries are running for a seat at the Human Rights Council. All of them need to improve their human rights record. Join us to make sure the Council remains strong and principled!
Human rights defenders are essential voices from our communities. They face intimidation and reprisals when engaging with the United Nations. Join our campaign to #EndReprisals!
Anexa Alfred is in forced exile for defending human rights and engaging with the United Nations. Act now so she can fly home to her community.
International and local Nicaraguan civil society organisations are calling for the renewal of key United Nations human rights protection mechanism on Nicaragua.
Join us to urge the HRC President and HRC member States to ensure civil society participation at the HRC is promoted and safeguarded #NoCouncilWithoutUs
The life of human rights defender Alaa Abdel-Fattah is at serious risk: urge Egypt to release him immediately!
We did it! The Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela was renewed for another 2 years: #LetTheMissionContinue!
We did it! During the Interactive Dialogue on reprisals with the Assistant Secretary-General at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council, eight States raised specific cases of reprisals. Our work to #EndReprisals is not over!
Russia is committing massive human rights violations in Ukraine. ISHR and its partners called on the UN General Assembly to suspend Russia's membership to the UN Human Rights Council. As a result of the campaign Russia was suspended from the HRC.
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Help us support defenders, strengthening human rights systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change by donating today!
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