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VIRTUAL EXHIBITION | 'THE GAZE THAT SUBVERTS', EXTENDED SHOWING

Now, you can visit #TheGazethatSubverts until the end of April. Follow us on Twitter on @ISHRglobal and/or @ISHR_Chinese for highlights and exclusive commentary!

HRC | THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S CONSIDERATION ON THE QUESTION OF THE STATUS OF THE HRC

In an open letter to all UN Member States, the President of the Human Rights Council, UN Secretary-General and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, NGOs from across the world raised concerns that a more extensive ‘review’ of the Council’s work and functioning carries serious risks for the Council’s impact, accessibility and effectiveness.

PUBLICATION | NEW ISHR RESEARCH ON THE POTENTIAL OF NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS TO SERVE AS PROTECTION MECHANISMS FOR DEFENDERS

ISHR is pleased to launch its latest research exploring the extent to which national human rights institutions could act as national protection mechanisms as part of the implementation of national human rights defender protection laws in selected West African countries.

NGO COMMITTEE | OPPORTUNITY IN UPCOMING ELECTIONS TO STAND UP FOR CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIP

In April 2022 elections will be held for membership of the UN’s Committee on NGOs. A group of national, regional and international NGOs have come together to call on States – as candidates and electors – to use these elections as a means to make real the UN’s commitment to partnership with civil society. #OpenDoorsToNGOs

ANNUAL REPORT | SUPPORTING HUMANITY'S ESSENTIAL WORKERS

It's difficult to encapsulate such a complex year in a word, but 'interconnected' is one that comes to mind when reflecting on 2020. We are proud to have remained deeply interconnected with defenders and to have supported, protected and amplified their work at the national, regional and international levels. With them, the 'essential workers' of our times, we strive for a 2021 full of freedom, equality, dignity and justice.

CSW | UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN CLOSES WITH RENEWED COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY

The 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the intergovernmental body dedicated to gender equality, came to a close after negotiations stretched into its final day. While the reconfirmation of commitment to gender equality was encouraging, progress on women human rights defenders was conservative. It is essential that commitments are now backed by action.

DEFENDER'S STORY | BAIYE FRIDA EBAI FROM CAMEROON

'My goal in life is creating an environment in which every woman or girl can exercise her human rights and live to her full potential.' Baiye Frida Ebai, a passionate human rights advocate with over 14 years of experience promoting and protecting women and children's rights in vulnerable communities in Cameroon, shared her inspiring story with us.

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ONLINE EVENT | LAUNCHING THE STUDY ON A GLOBAL NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FOCAL POINTS

On 21 April, we’ll discuss the study’s findings and bring together a range of stakeholders to explore and strategise about practical opportunities to establish National Focal Point delegations with the potential to effectively enhance the protection of human rights defenders. The event will be in English with simultaneous interpretation in French. Register here

ISHR IN THE MEDIA

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China's Myanmar mess
The Diplomat, 16 March 2021

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