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Venezuela: where is Carlos Correa?
We call on Venezuelan authorities to disclose the fate and whereabouts and immediately and unconditionally release the Executive Director of Espacio Público, Carlos Correa, arbitrarily detained and forcibly disappeared by individuals believed to be connected with State security forces.
Sudan: End the siege on Dillinj and Habila in South Kordofan
The international community must uphold their commitments towards, and responsibility to protect, civilians by taking urgent measures to ensure access for necessary and life-saving humanitarian aid.
Venezuela: Over 80 NGOs demand immediate release of human rights defender Carlos Correa
NGOs from across Venezuela and beyond call for the release of the Executive Director of Espacio Público, Carlos Correa, arbitrarily detained and forcibly disappeared by individuals believed to be connected with State security forces.
Nigeria
A draft law was submitted to Parliament in late 2024. It is strongly aligned with the Model Law.
Venezuela: Ahead of presidential inauguration, international organisations call for respect for human rights
Ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration, ISHR joins other international organisations calling for the end of repression and the respect of popular sovereignty in Venezuela.
ISHR’s 2024 highlights
Here are 10 human rights impacts we achieved in partnership with defenders and partners from around the world, with the support of our donors!
Five legal developments taken by Courts to protect the rights of defenders in 2024
In 2024, national, regional, and international courts took action to protect and recognise the rights of human rights defenders. In this article, we explore some of the key cases that have shaped the legal landscape for those advocating for human rights.
Civil society organisations call for strengthening the Special Procedures system
On the occasion of the 30th Annual Meeting of Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts and Chairs of Working Groups, civil society organisations have called for enhancing transparency, coordination, cooperation and measures to promote civil society engagement with the system of Special Procedures.
Defending rights, shaping policy: The impact of human rights defenders at the UN Forum
At the end of the Forum, there was one clear message: voluntary commitments are not enough to guarantee corporate accountability, States need to regulate business with binding rules to comprehensively address the human rights abuses committed by businesses.