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The International Service for Human Rights works to strengthen human rights systems and support human rights defenders
Geneva and New York
Joined June 2008
Your kindness and donation help build their capacity and give them the tools they need to continue their vital work. Every contribution counts. 💙 👉 Donate now: https://t.co/HaafKQXl1k
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Donate to help make the world more fair, equal and sustainable by supporting a human rights defender. Support us by donating online today.
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🚨 After 80 years, it’s time for a woman to lead the UN! ISHR joins 160+ civil society groups & 300+ leaders worldwide backing @1for8billion’s call for a woman Secretary-General and a transparent, inclusive selection process. Read and sign the letter here:
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We are at a pivotal moment in history. For over 80 years, the United Nations has never been led by a woman. As the next selection process for the Secretary-General approaches, we have a groundbreak...
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Peace cannot be achieved or sustained when impunity for atrocity crimes prevails, says @avalaina. At @ISHRglobal we completely agree. Proud to have you serve on our Board Oleksandra. 🇺🇦 https://t.co/fOSkHNgMoq
#Russia @UKMissionGeneva @UKRinUNOG
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Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours
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Huang Xueqin has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, for ‘inciting subversion of state power’. She is a journalist and #MeToo movement advocate. #FreeXueqin #黄雪琴 #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 https://t.co/CRCwoCn351
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We’ve reached 15% of our goal! 🙌 Thank you! Your generosity helps defenders continue their life-changing work, and every contribution brings us closer to our goal. 💙 👉 Donate: https://t.co/XRym2TsPZm
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With ISHR’s support, Tz’ununija brought their concerns to the UN, exposing forced evictions, displacement and dire housing conditions. Their voices now shape global recommendations. 💙 Support defenders like them: https://t.co/HaafKQWNbM
#HumanRights #IndigenousWomen
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Joint civil society statement on outcomes of the #UNGA80 Third Committee: ISHR and 13 NGOs that closely follow and engage with the General Assembly Third Committee have published a joint statement on outcomes of this 80th session.
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The undersigned civil society organisations mark the conclusion of the UN General Assembly’s (GA) 80th Third Committee session with the following observations
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On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, WHRDIC is relaunching the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign for its third year. #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 https://t.co/jVjyynII52
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Join us tomorrow for the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights. 📅 26 November | 🕒 11:40 am-1:00pm |📍 Assembly Hall
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Join us tomorrow in person or online for the #MartinEnnalsAward! 📅 26 November | 🕒 18:30 p.m. CET |📍 Salle communale de Plainpalais, Geneva 📝 Registration: https://t.co/ScNjVEc5hI 🔗 Link:
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In 2025, the 31st edition of the Martin Ennals Award ceremony will take place. A Laureate and three Finalists will be honored on 26 November.
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Join us this Wednesday for the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights. 📅 26 November | 🕒 11:40 am-1:00pm |📍 Assembly Hall
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This weekend, ISHR, one of the founding members of the Zero Tolerance Initiative @zerotolerancei1, participated in its Annual Meeting. This was an opportunity to reflect on the situation of Indigenous Peoples and environmental defenders, to strategise to advance the agenda on
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Today we start our activities at the #UNForumBHR. We remind companies of their responsibility to protect human rights defenders. Last July, ISHR launched a retrospective that summarises and assesses progress and challenges over the past decade in relation to the protection of
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Efficiency must not mean doing less: Civil society’s call to safeguard the Human Rights Council Civil society organisations urge the Human Rights Council to strengthen its ability to respond to human rights crises. https://t.co/RXe3cl7j00
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A group of civil society organisations led by ISHR has submitted contributions to the discussions on improving the Human Rights Council’s efficiency.
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UN80: Treaty Bodies urge solution to ongoing UN liquidity crisis lest mandates become unsustainable Treaty body chairs focused on critical obstacles preventing mandate fulfilment, including severely strained or non-existent financial and human resources leading to significant
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Throughout the 80th session of the General Assembly's Third Committee, chairs of the ten human rights treaty bodies echoed overlapping concerns around the
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A big week ahead! 💥 ISHR joins the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights from 24–26 Nov to champion accountability and justice in business! Follow us to stay updated! #UNForumBHR #BizHumanRights
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Have your say! The UN Human Rights Committee is developing General Comment No. 38 on Freedom of Association (Art. 22, ICCPR). Submit by 19 Dec 2025. https://t.co/0whIhcTpXu
#HumanRights #ICCPR #FreedomOfAssociation
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BackgroundThe Human Rights Committee, in accordance with article 40, paragraph 4, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and Rule 76 of its Rules of Procedure, is mandated to...
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Following RSF atrocities in El Fasher, Human Rights Council demands accountability in Sudan ISHR delivered a joint statement with Sudanese Women’s Rights Action, and the Regional Coalition for Women Human Rights Defenders in South West Asia and North Africa.
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The Council adopted a resolution that strongly condemned 'the escalating violence and reported atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces and their
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Honouring courage in the face of adversity! 🙌 Three inspiring human rights defenders receive the 2025 Martin Ennals Award. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will present the award on 26 November 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Today and tomorrow (19, 20 November), Guatemala will be evaluated on by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). Follow Guatemalan defenders @Tzununija for updates.
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