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Belarus: International Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Viasna Members on First Anniversary of Crackdown

  • Belarus, Statements
  • 17 September 2021

On the first anniversary of the unprecedented crackdown on the Human Rights Center Viasna …
Protests in Burma, Photo: Shan Herald Agency for News

Burma – What has Happened Since the Coup?

  • Burma, News
  • 16 September 2021

It has been more than seven months since the military coup in Burma. The military is still controlli…

Belgrade Pride on September 18, Prelude to EuroPride in 2022

  • News, Serbia
  • 15 September 2021

Belgrade Pride will be held on Saturday 18th September in the Serbian capital, which will serve as a…

8th Rule of Law Forum for South East Europe Held Across 8 Cities, Focus on Article 6 ECHR

  • Europe, Events
  • 15 September 2021

On 3 and 4 September, Civil Rights Defenders together with the AIRE Centre organised the Eighth Regi…
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Thousands were executed in Iran in 1988 – now the trial begins in Sweden

A historic trial against an Iranian citizen suspected of participating in the mass executions and torture of political prisoners in Iran during the summer of 1988 is currently taking place in Sweden. The trial is the first of its kind – no one has ever been brought to justice for the crimes, until now. We will be publishing reports throughout the trial. 

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Listen to The Human Rights Defender Podcast

The Human Rights Defender; a podcast series that explores the work and lives of brave individuals standing up for our human rights. In the first season, we’re taking an in-depth look at the Western Balkans and Turkey.

You can listen to episodes of The Human Rights Defender via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or here on crd.org.

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Covid-19: Human Rights Must be Respected.

Authoritarian governments must not use the corona pandemic as an excuse to repress human rights. We are watching you. We will call out human rights violations and hold you accountable.

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