Donate | On Human Rights Day, contribute to a better world for all
Today is Human Rights Day. Today is the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It’s a day to say thanks and contribute to a better world through ISHR.
Because through our services, we strengthen and amplify the work of the courageous defenders who are shaping a future where everyone can enjoy their human rights. Here are just three recent examples of how we achieve this:
We protect defenders from intimidation and reprisals by authoritarian governments and unscrupulous corporations: learn more by watching our new video here (or click on the image below).
We mobilise progressive companies to respect and support human rights defenders and civic freedoms: read a landmark statement issued today by leading businesses with which we work.
We train and mentor defenders, building their capacity, providing them with direct access to influential networks and decision-makers, and supporting them to undertake strategic international advocacy that has significant impact on the ground: read about our alumni’s achievements here and learn more about the 2019 edition of our Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme here!
Big or small, your contribution will help fund our 2019 human rights defender support and protection programme.
This Human Rights Day, please make a donation, spread the word, and help deliver real change!
Local authorities in Geneva have announced their intention to place a permanent public monument paying tribute to persecuted human rights defenders, including the late Chinese human rights defender Cao Shunli. The move follows a civil society petition to have a bust made in honour of Cao placed in a prominent location in the city.
A newly-released confidential letter by a UN Special Rapporteur documents the disbarment of human rights lawyers in China and the tightening ideological control over lawyers and law firms. The UN expert denounces disappearances, closed-door trials, harassment of relatives, travel bans, and other abuses targeting human rights lawyers.
On Tuesday 16 April 2024, ISHR delivered to both Geneva’s Administrative Council and its legislative counterpart, the Municipal Council, physical copies of the more than 1000 signatures collected in support of a memorial honouring Chinese human rights defender Cao Shunli.