Joint letter to the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet
7 September 2018
750+ organizations highlight the vital role of the UN High Commissioner in calling out violators
750+ organizations highlight the vital role of the UN High Commissioner in calling out violators
31 human rights organisations call on the Council of a strong monitoring and reporting mandate on Sudan under the agenda item 4.
Open letter by DefendDefenders’ Executive Director Hassan Shire to H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the
Version française ci-dessous To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer
DefendDefenders examines Burundi’s abysmal record as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.
Highlights of our advocacy work at the Council
In a report submitted today to the UN Universal Periodic
5th Focal Point Meeting 2 and 3 July 2018 –
The UN Human Rights Council (“the Council”) showed its resolve to address the crimes committed in Eritrea by extending the mandate of its top expert on the country today. A new Special Rapporteur on Eritrea will soon succeed Ms. Sheila Keetharuth, who has served for six years on the position and played a key role in shining a light on the country’s human rights record, which remains one of the most abysmal in the world.