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ISHR is pleased to launch its updated Reprisals Handbook in four languages, an essential resource for all stakeholders concerned about intimidation and reprisals against those cooperating with international or regional human rights systems.
ISHR has published ‘scorecards’ for States seeking election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028 to help inform voting States’ decisions in the upcoming election.
At the Human Rights Council, Belgium delivered a statement on behalf of over 60 States that 'pays tribute to the numerous achievements and meaningful progress made by women and girls human rights defenders, and emphasises the continued need for their voices to be heard and supported'.
At the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, during the Interactive Dialogue following on the UN High Commissioner's report on Venezuela, ISHR delivered a statement on the situation faced by human rights defenders and called for the immediate release of all defenders arbitrarily detained in Venezuela.
ISHR and the Colectivo 46/2 condemn the assassination of opposition leader Roberto Samcam Ruiz by the Nicaraguan Government.
Never have we needed a robust international human rights system so badly. But the UN human rights system is in crisis and must be reformed. We need institutions that are principled, consistent, and accountable. Follow our campaign to find out how!
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The UN human rights system is currently facing many challenges and crises in credibility and finance. To raise the voices of human rights defenders, ISHR held an event in which they were able to open up about challenges they are currently facing and expectations with regard to the UN system.
1,200 NGOs from 167 countries and territories have urged the Human Rights Council to continue the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, up for renewal this session.