HRC57: A mother’s urgent call for justice, transparency and accountability
Rute Fiuza demands justice for her son Davi, 16 years old, who was forcibly disappeared by 23 military police officers Brazil in October 2014.
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HRC57: A call for meaningful, structural action on racial justice
During the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on racial justice, concerns were raised about the international community's insufficient response to systemic racism, particularly regarding the need for concrete measures and accountability.
HRC57: Urgent call for racial justice within the prison system in Brazil
During the General Debate on Item 9, Cristiano Silva denounced the ongoing human rights violations against Brazil's Black population, particularly in the prison system, and called the Brazilian authorities to change this.
Together for environmental justice: The Women Human Rights Advocacy Week 2024
Women human rights defenders (WHRD) working on environment and climate justice from around the world gathered in Geneva to participate in the Women Human Rights Advocacy Week (WHRD-AW) between 16 and 21 September. Discover their experience below!
HRC57: Civil society presents key takeaways from the session
At the 57th Human Rights Council session, civil society organisations share reflections on key outcomes and highlight gaps in addressing crucial issues and situations. Full written version below.
In wake of post-electoral repression, Human Rights Council renews accountability mechanism for Venezuela
Led by a group of Latin American States and Canada, the United Nations Human Rights Council today extended the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (the Mission, or FFM) for Venezuela for two years, the mechanism’s third renewal since its creation in 2019.
#HRC57: Women defenders call on Council to ensure justice for human rights violations in Afghanistan
Notwithstanding the Human Rights Council (the Council)’s sustained attention on Afghanistan and the adoption of a resolution renewing the Special Rapporteur’s mandate, the Council failed to adequately respond to the escalating human rights crisis and calls from civil society and women human rights defenders. Governments need to take action now!
40 actions to celebrate ISHR’s 40th anniversary
We are celebrating longstanding and collective efforts in supporting human rights defenders. Join us and find out more!
#HRC57: Investigative mechanism needed for a rights-based transitional justice in Yemen
In a joint statement delivered during the discussion on technical assistance and capacity-building to Yemen, organisations addressed the inaction of the international community to support a rights-based transitional justice amidst the escalating crackdown on civil society in the country.