UNGA79: JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE

Twelve NGOs that closely follow and engage with the General Assembly's Third Committee have published a joint statement on the outcomes of this 79th session. READ MORE >

UNGA79: LGBTIQ+ KEY DEVELOPMENTS AT THE THIRD COMMITTEE


We look back at discussions led by UN Experts during the 79th General Assembly's Third Committee session on issues including political participation, business accountability, cultural rights, and extrajudicial executions. READ MORE >

UNGA79: ALARMING RISE IN HARMFUL NARRATIVES RESTRICTING FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY

In her latest report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association underscored the effects of a growing negative rhetoric directed at civil society and activists. READ MORE >

UNGA79: UN EXPERT URGES RECOGNITION OF DEFENDERS' VITAL WORK FOR 2030 AGENDA

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders urged States at the Third Committee to acknowledge the role of defenders in achieving 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals. READ MORE >

HRDAP 2025: APPLY NOW FOR ISHR'S HYBRID TRAINING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS!

Are you a human rights defender seeking to use the UN system to push for change? Apply for the 2025 edition of ISHR’s Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP)! READ MORE AND APPLY >

MARTIN ENNALS AWARD HONOURS ACTIVISTS FROM AFGHANISTAN, TAJIKISTAN

In recognition for their work in deeply repressive environments, Afghan woman human rights defender Zholia Parsi and jailed Tajik lawyer Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov received the 2024 Martin Ennals Award. READ MORE >

40 YEARS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACT: SUPPORT US

For four decades, ISHR has stood with human rights defenders so they can safely raise their voices for a more just world. But this work is increasingly imperilled: we need you more than ever. READ MORE >

RENEWED CALL FOR AN ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM ON AFGHANISTAN

ISHR and partners have published a revised Q&A document with details of a Human Rights Council-mandated comprehensive accountability mechanism on Afghanistan, along with a blueprint for action needed going forward. READ MORE >

THE MULTILATERALISM WE NEED

Never have we needed a robust multilateral system so badly. The only way forward is a multilateralism that is inclusive of all stakeholders, particularly human rights defenders and victims and survivors of violations. READ MORE >

SUDAN: PROTECT CIVILIANS, END WAR CRIMES

Fighting parties in Sudan must be held accountable and the international community must fulfill its obligation to protect civilians. READ MORE >

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER STORY: MELANI GUNATHILAKA, FROM SRI LANKA

Melani Gunathilaka is a woman human rights defender and environmental activist from Sri Lanka. She told ISHR about how her experiences in the 2022 protest movement, which culminated in the removal of the Sri Lankan president, led her to take action for human rights. READ MORE, WATCH THE VIDEO >

FILM SCREENING: 'IN SEARCH OF MY SISTER'

'In Search of My Sister' is a documentary following Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas as she seeks answers about her sister, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, one of countless Uyghurs forcibly disappeared by the Chinese Communist Party. Date and time: 9 December, 6:00PM - 8:00PM (CET). Location: Ciné 17, Rue de la Corraterie 17, Geneva. READ MORE >

ISHR'S ALERTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: YOUR VIEW COUNTS!

Have you been receiving ISHR’s Alerts to the Human Rights Council (HRC) ahead of each Council session? These are meant to provide our partners with key information for their engagement with the HRC. We are working to make these Alerts more useful and your feedback is essential to us. TAKE A SHORT SURVEY >