States must renew the #FFMVenezuela because: 1️⃣ Structures enabling international crimes persist 🚨 2️⃣ Independent scrutiny distinguishes real reform from cosmetic change 🔎 3️⃣ The FFM & OHCHR are complementary 🤝 https://ishr.ch/campaigns/venezuela-un-mechanisms-must-continue-their-work-for-justice/

Venezuela: UN mechanisms must continue their work for justice - ISHR

In 2019, the Human Rights Council (HRC) established the The Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Venezuela to assess alleged human rights violations committed in the

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When defenders can safely engage with the #UN, the entire human rights system becomes stronger. Their work drives accountability and change. We must support them, not silence them. ✊ Join the #EndReprisals campaign: take action and send an email to States: https://ow.ly/jun650ZjJa1

Are you a civil society organisation? We need your voice 📢 Register for our upcoming pledging event and engage with States candidates for the Human Rights Council to hear how they intend to promote and protect human rights 🌍 #HRCelections2026 🔗 https://ow.ly/3ove50ZuECl UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

On #AfricaWomensDay we affirm the significant role of African women as key contributors towards Africa’s inclusive growth & sustainable development. And we celebrate defenders like Natasha who work for a better life for all! https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/defending-rights-in-unequal-democracies/

Civil society scrutiny is more important than ever, especially when 14 candidates are running for 15 seats. Make your voice count at the #HRC pledging event #HRCelections2026 🗳️ ✍️ Submit your questions: https://ow.ly/ROwA50ZtRtg

‼️LAST CHANCE‼️ Join our webinar with Andrea Bolaños Vargas, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders today at 3pm CEST! SUBMISSIONS TO THE UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES More information: https://ow.ly/8fBW50Zq5m4 Register here: https://ow.ly/qvFC50Zq5m1

The #EndReprisals campaign highlights Basma’s story: after exposing torture in Egypt 🇪🇬, she was forced into exile. From abroad, she continues her work but faces surveillance and threats. Transnational repression must end ✊🌍 Join us: https://ow.ly/yy4550ZjnMN

🛑 Human rights protection depends on resources — but those resources are shrinking. Compiled information shows the #UN financial crisis is limiting urgent action where it’s needed most. 🔗 Dive deeper: https://ow.ly/hAZa50YYnIt

The #HRCelections2026 are approaching! 🗳️ It is of utmost importance that States select candidates who uphold the highest standards of respect for #HumanRights Are you interested in learning more about the countries competing for the 15 available seats this year? 🌍 🔗 https://ow.ly/nWaj50ZtQOf

How do candidates for the Human Rights Council elections 2027-2029 rate? - ISHR

ISHR has published ‘scorecards’ for States seeking election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029.

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We congratulate the High Commissioner on the extension of his mandate for another 4 years. We reaffirm our commitment to engage constructively with his mandate to protect & promote the vital work of defenders, ensuring they have a seat at the UN table to co-create solutions the world needs.

🌎 Human rights defender's story: Meet Celeste Fernández, a human rights activist from Argentina. Her goal? To build a ‘social fabric that is more fraternal’. Discover her full story: https://ishr.ch/defender-stories/human-rights-defenders-story-celeste-fernandez-from-argentina/

The Coalition for the ICC condemns in the strongest possible terms the US campaign to weaken and dismantle the ICC through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and other coercive measures. 📌 https://ow.ly/BUFu50ZshtB 📌 For the impact of current sanctions: https://ow.ly/8SGR50ZshtA

Join our webinar with Andrea Bolaños Vargas, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 30 July! SUBMISSIONS TO THE UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES More information: https://ow.ly/8fBW50Zq5m4 Register here: https://ow.ly/qvFC50Zq5m1

ISHR and partners are calling on UN Member States to renew the mandate of the #FFMVenezuela and the OHCHRunder Item 4 at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. Tweet your support for the campaign 👉 https://ishr.ch/campaigns/venezuela-un-mechanisms-must-continue-their-work-for-justice/

On #AfricanDescentDay2026 we recognise the vital work of defenders like Amity who mobilise to create societies where everyone can live with dignity, equality and freedom. https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/defending-rights-in-unequal-democracies/ #WomenAndGirlsOfAfricanDescent

Who are the candidates for the #HRCelections2026? 👇 Africa 🇬🇭 🇳🇬 🇿🇲 Asia-Pacific 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇰🇼 🇳🇵 Latin America & the Caribbean 🇧🇷 🇩🇴 🇺🇾 Western Europe 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 Eastern Europe 🇲🇩 🇺🇦 To help assess candidates, ISHR has published individual and regional 'score cards'. Check them out! 🔗 https://ow.ly/6sYB50ZqO1m

How do candidates for the Human Rights Council elections 2027-2029 rate? - ISHR

To coincide with the Human Rights Council Pledging Event hosted by ISHR and Amnesty International, ISHR publishes a 'scorecard' for each State seeking

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🇺🇳 The success of the Human Rights Council depends on the commitment of its members to uphold and promote #HumanRights 🤝 Elections will be held during the #UN General Assembly, with all Member States participating in the vote 🗳️ 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ymr81rlLPI

The Human Rights Council: The Basics

Learn about the Human Rights Council, the main body within the UN system responsible for “promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights ...

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India: The granting of bail to Kashmiri human rights defenders Khurram Parvez and Irfan Mehraj marks an important step after years of arbitrary and unlawful detention, but it does not end the serious concerns surrounding their cases. https://ow.ly/hZVk50ZsemC

Your experience matters ✊ Have you used the Declaration +25 to support your work on human rights defenders? #Right2DefendRights Share your feedback and help strengthen its impact 🌍 https://ow.ly/iyZw50YNuY7

Join our webinar with Andrea Bolaños Vargas, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 30 July! SUBMISSIONS TO THE UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES More information: https://ow.ly/8fBW50Zq5m4 Register here: https://ow.ly/qvFC50Zq5m1

Everyone has the right to engage with the #UN without intimidation. Yet some governments retaliate against those who speak out. The #EndReprisals campaign calls for action ✊ Join us: ask States to raise cases from 🇪🇬 🇭🇰 🇧🇮 at the 🇺🇳: https://ow.ly/fpS350ZjJ6y

Keen on leveraging the #ACHPR to advance your human rights work and achieve change? Front Line Defenders, DefendDefenders & ISHR will host a training to equip defenders with the necessary skills! Interested? Apply by 26 September👇👇 https://ow.ly/ym3i50ZqLSf

🌍 Join us for a discussion on community-led decriminalisation, the role of States and the UN, and how international action can support change without causing harm. 📅: Today, 22 July, 8h EDT / 14h CEST. 🎤: Opening remarks by @iesogi.bsky.social. 🔗Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

July unites #Bangladesh against discrimination, honoring past struggles and ongoing fights for LGBTQ+ and sex workers' rights. The work of defenders like Manisha is crucial to achieve the vision of equality and justice for all. https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/defending-rights-in-unequal-democracies/

📅 #HRCElections2026 Pledging event: Register now! We are organising together with Amnesty International our annual online pledging event for candidate States: 🗓️ 3 September 2026 🕰️ 3:00PM - 5:30PM CEST / 9:00AM - 11:30AM EDT 🏡 Online 📝 Register here: https://ow.ly/fN7O50Zigvl

⏳ Delays, cancellations, reduced resources — are you aware of what this means? We’ve compiled evidence showing how the #UN financial crisis is slowing critical human rights work. Accountability cannot wait. 📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/MKWu50YYnCt

Join our webinar with Andrea Bolaños Vargas, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 30 July! SUBMISSIONS TO THE UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES More information: https://ow.ly/8fBW50Zq5m4 Register here: https://ow.ly/qvFC50Zq5m1

India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society, undermine right to freedom of association https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/india-new-foreign-funding-rules-tighten-control-over-civil-society-undermine-right-to-freedom-of-association/

On #MandelaDay, we honour defenders from all over the world – brave people fighting poverty, inequality & climate injustice. Their courage carries Mandela’s legacy of justice and dignity for all. 🌍 🔗 https://ishr.ch/defender-stories/

📢We, ISHR, along with 58 #PressFreedom & #HumanRights organizations, call on the Thai authorities to refrain from forcibly returning detained Chinese journalist #BaiZhaodong to China. If sent back, the journalist would be at serious risk of #ArbitraryDetention & #torture.

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#China: A coalition of more than 50 press freedom and human rights NGOs, led by RSF and @SafeguardForce, calls on the Thai authorities to refrain from forcibly returning detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong to China. If sent back, the journalist would be at serious risk of

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