
Eritrea: the UN Human Rights Council should ensure continued scrutiny
In a paper released today, DefendDefenders calls on the UN
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In a paper released today, DefendDefenders calls on the UN

In a new report launched today, Turning the Page: Rebuilding

By adopting a strong resolution on the human rights situation

There can be no environmental protection and, ultimately, no sustainable

Dear Excellencies, We, the undersigned Sudanese, African and international organisations

Kampala, 28 November, 2018 – Yesterday, the appeal hearing of

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which

The Burundian government’s attempts to obstruct the work of the UN Human Rights Council (the Council) are futile as they will not prevent accountability for grave human rights violations, DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) said after the Council adopted a resolution on Burundi’s human rights situation today. The resolution extends the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate Burundi’s human rights situation and regularly report to the Council.

DefendDefenders commends efforts to foster human rights in Somalia and expresses concerns over freedom of expression, and women and children’s rights.

Oral statement at Human Rights Council – 39th regular session – Item 4 General Debate