Watch how Artist Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) created an online campaign, “Mindful Strokes,” which sheds light on alternative, creative mental health practices for human rights defenders. In June 2024, DefendDefenders, in collaboration with the Swedish Arts Council, implemented the Ttaala Program for artist human rights defenders. Through this program, HRDs learned about misinformation, disinformation, critical thinking, and online advocacy.
Reflections on the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council
The UN’s liquidity crisis and broader funding cuts to international agencies and the non-profit sector continue to affect human rights work worldwide. It is estimated that the UN’s budget will decrease by 15% in 2026. The UN’s human rights pillar, which was already chronically under-funded compared to the other two pillars (development and peace & security), with less than 5% of the organisation’s budget, risks being disproportionately affected.