📍Singapore 🕊️Front Line Defenders is deeply saddened by the news of the death of human rights defender M. Ravi, who passed away in a Singaporean hospital after being found unconscious in the early hours of 24 December. While police investigations are ongoing, we extend our

As much of the world goes offline to celebrate, the situation of political prisoners often deteriorates in the absence of public attention and international pressure. We urge everyone not to forget them during the holidays, and to continue speaking out until they are free. The

I'm receiving alarming news from a WHRD in East #DRC: "Rattling of bullets & bombs in #Uvira. The situation remains unclear & all activities are paralysed." Authorities must take immediate steps to protect civilians & human rights defenders & prevent further harm @RDC_Minafet

🎙️ Podcast episode alert! M. Ravi (Ravi Madasamy), an international human rights lawyer from Singapore, discusses his work as an HRD, the challenges he has faced, and why – despite disbarment and time in prison – he remains committed to advancing human rights in Singapore. He

Saddened by the news that prominent human rights lawyer M. Ravi has died in hospital in Singapore after being found unconscious. M. Ravi was a principled HRD who attended @FrontlineHRD's Dublin Platform last year. 🎙️His "Rights on the Line" interview: https://t.co/sCKDXkKvGr

📍 Indonesia On 10 December 2025, environmental human rights defenders, Adetya ‘Dera’ Pramadira and Fathul Munif, were released from police custody in Semarang but remain under criminal investigation for ‘incitement’ and ‘hate speech.’ Front Line Defenders welcomes the release

More than 1,000 political, social, and cultural activists have condemned the recent arrests in Mashhad, Iran, in a joint statement, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all detainees. Signatories include internationally recognized figures such as filmmakers

Where is Ko Htet Myat Aung? Myanmar's military authorities violently arrested the student pro-democracy activist & HRD during peaceful protests on 14 December. The military junta must account for his whereabouts & fate, and release him. https://t.co/HFzjMUYZto

🚫 Human rights defenders call to stop the practice of forcibly deporting political prisoners after their release Released political prisoners who were forcibly taken outside the territory of the Republic of Belarus have effectively found themselves in a situation of forced

For many, exile means distance – but not safety. Because authoritarian governments continue to target critics across borders. That’s why we have to #StopTransnationalRepression. Follow me for more info on how to do that.

📍 Myanmar 🚨 On 14 December 2025, Myanmar's military authorities violently arrested Ko Htet Myat Aung, a 24-year-old human rights defender, former President of the Yadanabon University Students’ Union and a prominent pro-democracy activist. Front Line Defenders has received

Transnational Repression is a global phenomenon. Authoritarian governments continue to target critics – and even ordinary citizens – across borders. Even in Europe, they are not safe. That’s why we have to #StopTransnationalRepression. Follow me for more info on how to do that.

🛎️ Front Line Defenders is recruiting a Middle East Protection Coordinator to support the Protection Team’s response to human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk in the Middle East. The PC will lead timely and appropriate response to human rights defenders at risk in Middle East,

@FLDAmericas y la Red TDT saludan la absolución de las 21 personas defensoras criminalizadas, incluyendo a los defensores de derechos humanos Saúl Robles Aragón y Román Sosa Miñon, pertenecientes a la comunidad indígena Chontal, el Coyul en Oaxaca.  https://t.co/LkhcngjJeh

📍 #Türkiye On 11 December 2025, the İzmir Third Civil Court of First instance ruled to dissolve the Genç LGBTİ+ (Young LGBGTI+) Association, on the grounds of ‘obscenity’ for illustrations posted on their social media. The Court stated that this is in violation of the Law on

📍 #Mexico Front Line Defenders and the Red Nacional de Organismos Civiles de Derechos Humanos “Todos los Derechos para Todas, Todos y Todes” (Red TdT) welcome the acquittal of 21 human rights defenders, including Saúl Robles Aragón and Román Sosa Miñon, members of the Chontal

Iranian Authorities Must Immediately Release Narges Mohammadi Since the violent arrest of Narges Mohammadi by Iranian authorities a week ago, the activist, writer, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Awardee is still behind bars and her family and

#México: Pronunciamiento conjunto 📢 Front Line Defenders y la @RedTDT saludan la absolución de las 21 personas defensoras criminalizadas de la comunidad indígena Chontal el Coyul, Oaxaca. https://t.co/aIcyJg7TI0

Defending rights is a commitment to life,dignity, and justice. At this regional meeting, held in October 2025 in Bogotá,defenders from different parts of Latin America came together to share experiences, denounce the violence that persists in the region #ForTheRightToDefendRights

Uladzimir Labkovich finally reunited with his family in Vilnius 🙏