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Emergency Fund support for human rights defenders – 2024 in numbers - Civil Rights Defenders

Emergency Fund support for human rights defenders – 2024 in numbers - Civil Rights Defenders

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Emergency Fund support for human rights defenders – 2024 in numbers appeared first on Civil Rights Defenders.Read Article
No Step Back – Prishtina Pride 2025 - Civil Rights Defenders
Kosovo · Kosovo

No Step Back – Prishtina Pride 2025 - Civil Rights Defenders

Right now, Prishtina Pride is taking place in the heart of the Kosovar capital. Under the powerful slogan “No Step Back,” this year’s Pride is not just a moment, it’s more than a celebration – it’s a movement. A call to action for all who believe in justice, dignity, and equal rights for LGBTI+ people in Kosovo. Now in its ninth year, Pride Week continues to symbolise both resistance and progress. This Saturday, the streets of Prishtina will onc…Read Article
Report 51 – The testimony of Nils Carstensen and Nils-Arne Kastberg - Civil Rights Defenders
Sudan · Sudan

Report 51 – The testimony of Nils Carstensen and Nils-Arne Kastberg - Civil Rights Defenders

This week’s report covers the testimony of Nils Carstensen and Nils-Arne Kastberg. Nils Carstensen is a journalist from Denmark who was involved with the production of the report “Hiding Between the Streams” by Christian Aid and has extensive knowledge regarding Sudan. Nils Arne-Kastberg is an international expert in human rights and child protection in emergencies and is the former head of UNICEF’S humanitarian section and the Director of the E…Read Article

Kyrgyzstan: End renewed crackdown on independent Kloop media platform - Civil Rights Defenders

Civil Rights Defenders and other organisations are deeply alarmed by the renewed crackdown on Kloop, a leading independent Kyrgyzstani media platform known for investigating and reporting on corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations. In a sweeping security service operation between 28 and 30 May, the authorities arbitrarily detained current and former Kloop staff in a clear attempt to intimidate and stifle the platform’s investigat…Human Rights · BishkekRead Article

Award-Winning Human Rights Group Foro Penal Falsely Accused of Terrorism by Venezuelan Regime - Civil Rights Defenders

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Alfredo Romero, Foro Penal. Foro Penal, recipient of the Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2023, was yesterday arbitrarily and falsely accused of committing ‘terrorist acts’ by the Venezuelan government. Civil Rights Defenders reaffirm our full support to Foro Penal, and calls on the international community to join us in demanding that the Venezuelan government end the stigmatisation of human rights defenders in the country. Civil Rights D…Nicolás Maduro · VenezuelaSee the Story

Camilla Nagler elected to the Board of Civil Rights Defenders - Civil Rights Defenders

Civil Rights Defenders held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 27 May, in Stockholm. The meeting elected Camilla Nagler as a new board member, while Christian Åhlund was thanked for his service. Camilla Nagler Camilla Nagler is a lawyer and has dedicated her career to the publishing industry. For over thirty years, she has worked as a publisher, consistently advocating for authors’ freedom of expression. She has published many authors with …Sweden · SwedenRead Article

Report 50  – The testimony of Carl Söderbergh and Johan Brosché - Civil Rights Defenders

During the third week of witness testimonies, the Court heard the witnesses Carl Söderbergh and Johan Brosché. Carl Söderbergh is a public law layer who worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Khartoum, Sudan from 1994-1996 and was the Secretary General of Swedish Amnesty International from 1999-2007. Johan Brosché is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in peace and conflict studies who has done extensive…Gaza · GazaRead Article

Launch of new platform to support global fight against impunity - Civil Rights Defenders

Today is the annual EU Day Against Impunity for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes. To mark the occasion, we are co-launching a new digital platform, MakingJusticeWork.org. The platform contains more than 400 resources for civil society, lawyers and survivors to use in the fight for global justice and accountability. MakingJusticeWork.org is part of the Global Initiative Against Impunity. Sometimes, those who document violations an…European UnionRead Article

A Threat to the Core: Why the New Hungarian Transparency Bill is an Attack on the Foundations of the European Union

Civil Rights Defenders is deeply alarmed by a new legislative proposal in Hungary that, if passed, would institutionalise sweeping, opaque, and politically motivated repression of independent civil society, the press, and private organisations that receive foreign support or have any kind of income that the Hungarian government feels would threaten the country’s sovereignty.  The draft law, which is deceptively titled ‘On the Transparency of Pub…Hungary · HungarySee the Story

Civil Rights Defenders Demands an Immediate Release of Activists From Serbia - Civil Rights Defenders

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In recent months, Serbia has witnessed the biggest pro-democracy protests in the country’s history. Peaceful activists now face a third month of detention, even though there is zero evidence of them committing any crime. Civil Rights Defenders strongly condemns the move, which is a clear attempt by the Serbian government to silence dissent.   Six activists have been detained for two months now, while there is a warrant out for the arrest of six …Veterans · SerbiaSee the Story

Civil Rights Defenders Strongly Condemns Detention of Serbian Activists   - Civil Rights Defenders

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In recent months, Serbia has witnessed the biggest pro-democracy protests in the country’s history. Peaceful activists now face a third month of detention, even though there is zero evidence of them committing any crime. Civil Rights Defenders strongly condemns the move, which is a clear attempt by the Serbian government to silence dissent.   Six activists have been detained for two months now, while there is a warrant out for the arrest of six …Civil War · Novi SadSee the Story

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