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During the session of the NGO Forum preceding the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), a panel focused on the enduring impact of colonial-era laws on vulnerable populations across Africa was organised. The panel brought together human rights defenders and advocates to examine how outdated legal frameworks continue to marginalize communities, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, and to discuss pathways toward decriminalization and justice.

As the Sudanese armed forces advance in several states, increasing numbers of civilians are being detained, prosecuted, and killed on accusations of 'collaboration with RSF.' Authorities and the international community must act now!

ISHR and Haitian Bridge Alliance delivered a joint statement at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council condemning the violations of international law committed against Haitians.

At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, ISHR and Diáspora Africana de la Argentina (DIAFAR) delivered a joint statement urging Argentina to uphold the rights of Africans, Afrodescendants, and other racialised communities.

At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, ISHR and Fundación Código Humano delivered a joint statement condemning the violent treatment of migrants and Dominicans of African descent in the Dominican Republic.

Echoing calls by Afghan and international advocates and activists, a cross-regional coalition of States has urged the Human Rights Council to establish a mechanism to investigate grave human rights violations in Afghanistan.

Over two years after a landmark UN committee ruling on the plight of Uyghurs, UN office on genocide prevention urged to take meaningful steps during HRC debate, as States are urged to avoid double-standards in acting upon early warning signs of atrocity crimes.

During the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC58), ISHR delivered a statement on behalf of Chinese feminist activists marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, highlighting the continued repression of women human rights defenders in China.

During the Human Rights Council's enhanced interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on Sudan, ISHR delivered a joint statement with Sudanese Women’s Rights Action (SURWA) and the WHRDMENA Coalition.

Zholia Parsi of Afghanistan and Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov of Tajikistan received the 2024 Martin Ennals Award in recognition of their work in deeply repressive environments.