Eritrea: the UN Human Rights Council should ensure continued scrutiny
17 May 2019
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
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