
Let's celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders
On 18 September, on Place des Nations in Geneva, meet human rights defenders and be part of a one-of-a-kind picture to celebrate them and their work.
Check out our upcoming events and join the latest human rights discussions!
Together with key partners, ISHR regularly organises events in order to amplify human rights defenders’ voices and ensure they have a seat at the table when it comes to denouncing abuses and crafting solutions to the world’s challenges.
This HRC54 side event convenes members of affected communities to discuss the CEDAW’s Concluding Observations on China and Hong Kong.
Read moreDuring this side event, Black migrants / defenders in Europe will discuss their personal experiences with migration, what is happening more broadly in their region, and what solutions Black communities in Europe are seeking.
Read moreOn 18 September, on Place des Nations in Geneva, meet human rights defenders and be part of a one-of-a-kind picture to celebrate them and their work.
In advance of the Human Rights Council elections that will take place this autumn for the membership term 2024-2026, Amnesty International and the International Service for Human Rights will hold an online pledging event for candidate States on 6 September 2023.
This event discussed progress in international law, norms and standards on defender protection 25 years on, and provided a space for human rights defenders to share their experiences and protection needs.
This virtual event, organised by UNARC, the UN Anti-Racism Coalition, aims at providing the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) and OHCHR with a pathway that is grounded in the experiences and perspectives of people on the ground. The event will further bring the discussion about re-imagining policing currently happening in academic and movement spaces, to UN mechanisms that can take action.
The objective of both the report and the side event is to re-emphasise that the work of human rights defenders is legitimate, effective and for the common good.
Today more than ever, the firm and decisive accompaniment of the international community is essential to re-establish democracy and the rule of law in Nicaragua. This side event aims at providing a platform for Nicaraguan activists to share their experiences and their call to action with the international community.