Release all arbitrarily detained defenders in the Philippines
As she is ‘almost free’, former Senator de Lima along with ISHR calls on the Human Rights Council to release others who remain arbitrarily detained in the Philippines.
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Twenty-four committed defenders build their capacity to engage with the African Commission
ISHR and the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) organised a training on engaging strategically with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights ahead of its 77th ordinary session and the NGO Forum, in Arusha, Tanzania.
Escazú: System must be adequately funded to protect defenders of life
Environmental defenders from across Latin America and the Caribbean came together last week for the 2nd Forum on human rights defenders (Escazú Agreement) making evident their indispensable role in defending life on earth. To make Escazú meet their needs and expectations, the mechanisms to support implementation must receive adequate funds.
Young Uyghur, Tibetan and Hong Konger defenders share their priorities with the UN’s human rights bodies in Geneva
ISHR and Freedom House hosted a group of young defenders from the diaspora for a training on UN human rights mechanisms and joint advocacy meetings in Geneva during the week of 10 September.
Sixteen accomplished activists enrolled in ISHR’s flagship programme, HRDAP23
After a two-month online course and over ten intense days in-person in Geneva, sixteen dedicated human rights defenders participating in ISHR’s 2023 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP23) exchanged experiences, strengthened their skills, put them into practice, and built a network of allies in Geneva and across the globe.
ISHR welcomes sixteen inspiring defenders in Geneva for its flagship training, HRDAP23
ISHR's flagship Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP) continues with its in-person component - after an interactive online course - from Wednesday 14 June, with sixteen inspiring human rights defenders from around the globe traveling to Geneva to learn how to use the UN mechanisms for even greater impact on the ground.
LGBTIQ+ rights: Nepal’s Supreme Court upholds Yogyakarta Principles advancing SOGIESC issues
Nepal's recognition of international legal frameworks is contributing to the development of national legal norms acknowledging issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Success through perseverance and solidarity: 25 years of achievements by human rights defenders
On 14 March 2023, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders launched a report celebrating their achievements. The report uses and pushes for a more effective and positive narrative on those who defend human rights.
UNGA adopts a historic resolution recognising the right to a healthy environment
Human rights defenders welcome the adoption of a resolution on a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment by record vote after almost five decades of activism as a ‘promising start’.
Resilient communities are essential for dealing with refugees – and involving residents is the key to making it happen
Europeans have shown unity and decisiveness in taking action to shelter Ukrainian refugees. But as the humanitarian crisis unravels, long-term solutions will require policies that promote collaboration and distributed leadership.
#RussiaOutOfHRC: ISHR welcomes UNGA vote to suspend Russian membership of the UN Human Rights Council
On Thursday 7 April, a two-thirds majority of States at the United Nations General Assembly voted in favour of suspending Russia's membership of the UN Human Rights Council.
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