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Voices from Venezuela: “We Shouldn’t Get Used to an Authoritarian Regime”

  • News, Venezuela
  • 2 December 2020

As the election to Venezuela’s national assembly on 6 December are drawing near, the country’s polit…

Women Human Rights Defenders: Podcast Out Now

  • Eurasia, News, Turkey
  • 30 November 2020

Marking the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (29 November) we’re releasing an episode …

Thai Police Should Immediately Stop Using Excessive Force Against Protesters

  • Statements, Thailand
  • 25 November 2020

We, the undersigned organizations, condemn the Thai police’s unnecessary and excessive use of force …

Cuba: Hunger Striking Activists in Critical Condition

  • Cuba, News
  • 24 November 2020

Cuban authorities have launched yet another attack against Movimiento San Isidro, one of the most im…
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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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