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In this newsletter, we celebrate a victory at the UN review of China, with the Chinese government being urged to #RepealRSDL. Over 200 NGOs advocate for defenders' online participation at the UN, while strong opposition is voiced against Venezuela's anti-civil society bill. We amplify the messages of brave defenders like Cao Shunli, Kadar Abdi Ibrahim and many others. Read on to learn more!

At the UN review of China’s rights record, States lay bare laundry list of atrocity crimes, generalised crackdown

At a public UN review of its record, China sought to downplay mountains of UN-vetted evidence of its generalised quashing of human rights within its borders, including atrocity crimes against Uyghurs. Following sustained civil society advocacy, the Chinese government got several recommendations to #RepealRSDL. READ MORE > 

200+ NGOS URGE UN TO ENSURE DEFENDERS CAN CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE

Over 200 organisations sent a joint letter to UN representatives calling on them to ensure live online modalities of participation for UN human rights bodies and mechanisms in light of concerns regarding access and participation of civil society in these spaces. READ MORE >

NGOS CONDEMN THE VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT OVER BILL THAT CRIMINALISES WORK OF CIVIL SOCIETY

ISHR has joined nine other NGOs urging the Venezuelan government to cease all forms of harassment against civil society and to ensure an enabling environment for human rights defenders. READ MORE >

DEFENDER STORY: KADAR ABDI IBRAHIM

Kadar Abdi Ibrahim is a human rights defender and journalist from Djibouti. He has drawn inspiration from historic figures in the human rights movement in the hopes of building a solid and lasting democracy in his country. READ MORE >
UPCOMING EVENTS

'BUT WE MUST TRY!': CAO SHUNLI, THE UNSILENCEABLE LEGACY

Join our photo exhibition to pay tribute to Cao Shunli and honour Chinese, Tibetan, Uyghur and Hong Kong defenders who hold the Chinese government accountable. 14 March 2024, Place des Nations, Geneva. READ MORE >
RESOURCES

PODCAST: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Discover 'On the Side of Humanity': a powerful Spotify series we released with Amnesty International, celebrating 25 years of brave human rights defenders from around the world. Tune in to hear the inspiring stories of those fighting for justice in Chile, the US, Nepal, Ireland, and Ghana. READ MORE >

CHINA’S 4TH UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW AT THE UN: AN EXPLAINER FOR CIVIL SOCIETY AND JOURNALISTS

Ahead of China’s 4th UPR on 23 January 2024, ISHR has prepared an explainer about China’s UPR and its significance, and provides tips for NGOs and human rights defenders to engage with it, and for journalists to report on it. READ MORE > 

REPOSITORY OF UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN MACAO

Explore comprehensive insights into Macao's human rights landscape since 2018, with recommendations from UN experts, treaty bodies, and the High Commissioner's Office, categorised by topic and community. READ MORE >

REPOSITORY OF UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN HONG KONG

Explore comprehensive insights into Hong Kong's human rights landscape since 2018, with recommendations from UN experts, treaty bodies, and the High Commissioner's Office, categorised by topic and community. READ MORE > 

REPOSITORY OF UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA

Explore comprehensive insights into China's human rights landscape since 2018, with recommendations from UN experts, treaty bodies, and the High Commissioner's Office, categorised by topic and community. READ MORE >

UN ANTIRACISM COALITION'S NEWSLETTER

Salimah Hankins bids farewell as UNARC Director, marking a hopeful transition for the future. Dive into UNARC's newsletter for a glimpse of an impactful 2023, including spearheading the pivotal UN EMLER visit to the US and Brazil, advancing racial justice and equality. READ MORE >
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