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In a concerning turn of events, human rights organisation KontraS, an active player in protecting civil liberties in Indonesia, faces alarming acts of harassment and intimidation. First established in 1998, …
Rising Harassment Against Indonesia’s KontraS Sparks Alarm for Human Rights Defenders Read More
In Azerbaijan, the situation has escalated with the arbitrary arrests of distinguished human rights defenders Bashir Suleymanli and Mammad Alpay. Suleymanli leads the Institute for Citizens’ Rights, while Alpay directs …
Arbitrary Arrests of Human Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan: A Call to Action Read More
In a distressing turn of events, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has raised urgent concerns surrounding Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, now facing an imminent trial following …
Urgent Calls for Justice: Zhang Zhan Faces Trial Amidst Ongoing Persecution Read More
A recent report by the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders unveils a grim reality in Venezuela, revealing systematic repression against human rights advocates. Documenting over 1,730 incidents …
Venezuela’s Human Rights Crisis: A Grim Report on Systematic Repression Read More
A recent report from the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders reveals the alarming scale of human rights abuses in Venezuela, with systematic repression targeting defenders between 2022 …
Venezuela’s Ongoing Human Rights Crisis: A Call to Action Read More
Join the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) for an enlightening online webinar titled “My Body, My Rights, Our Fight: Defending Reproductive Freedom” on March 25, 2025, at 16:30 CET. This …
Webinar on Reproductive Freedom: A Call to Action and Awareness Read More
In Türkiye, enforced disappearances are an ongoing human rights crisis, deeply entrenched in the nation’s tumultuous political landscape. A newly published briefing paper by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) …
Enforced Disappearances in Türkiye: A Human Rights Crisis Unveiled Read More
In El Salvador, amidst rampant violence and discrimination, Verónica Reyna has emerged as a beacon of hope as a human rights defender. Her role as director of the Passionist Social …
Defending Human Rights: The Struggle of Women in El Salvador’s State of Emergency Read More
In late November 2024, mass protests erupted across Georgia following the suspension of EU accession talks by the ruling “Georgian Dream” party, highlighting their constitutional obligation to integrate into the …
Georgia’s Call for Action: Investigating Human Rights Violations Amid Protests Read MoreBelkis Wille’s journey in human rights advocacy is a profound testament to the unique perspectives women bring to the field. Her insights reveal the pressing need for sensitive and responsible …
Belkis Wille: A Trailblazer in Women’s Rights and Humanitarian Advocacy Read More