Equality, dignity and non-discrimination
ISHR provides solidarity and support to defenders working on issues of equality and non-discrimination.
ISHR’s programmes provide support and solidarity to human rights defenders working on the following issues, which we recognise as intersectional and interdependent:
- Equality, dignity and non-discrimination
- Environmental justice and sustainability
- Accountability for the repression of human rights defenders
- Transparency and the rule of law
Each of our programmes uses a range of integrated tactics, developed and implemented in partnership with defenders and their organisations, networks and coalitions at the national, regional and international levels. These tactics include:
- Training, capacity building, strategic advice, advocacy support and fellowships for human rights defenders
- Legislative and policy research, advocacy and advice
- Strategic litigation and interventions
- Narrative development, campaigning and mobilisation
- Coalition and movement building and coordination, including acting as secretariat for HRCnet and as co-convenor of the Business Network on Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders
Collectively, ISHR’s programmes and tactics contribute to ensuring that we achieve our strategic goals that:
- Human rights defenders are equipped, connected, supported and influential
- States, businesses and other non-State actors respect and protect human rights defenders
- Human rights laws and mechanisms are accessible, responsive and effective
