Weaponising counter-terrorism and national security to imprison defenders
This event addressed the misuse of counterterrorism policies to oppress human rights defenders.
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Together with key partners, ISHR regularly organises events in order to amplify human rights defenders’ voices and ensure they have a seat at the table when it comes to denouncing abuses and crafting solutions to the world’s challenges.
This event addressed the misuse of counterterrorism policies to oppress human rights defenders.
Our organisations are hosting an event on the sidelines of the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to launch the Declaration +25 and to reaffirm the #Right2DefendRights.
This event aims to raise awareness of how countries like China, India, Bahrain, and Vietnam retaliate against those cooperating with the UN and restrict civil society's engagement.
Following a year-long period of consultations with defenders, legal analysis and a meeting of experts, we are thrilled to launch the Declaration +25, a civil society-led authoritative document endorsed by experts.
The panelists will discuss their personal experiences with structural racism in Brazil, what is happening more broadly in their states/cities, the Black movements and activism in the country regarding this theme and what solutions Black communities in Brazil are seeking.
This event provides an opportunity to revisit the recommendations from and across the UN system, discuss strategies for their implementation, support victims and their families, and advance accountability for these grave crimes.