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“Today, in the place where I am based now, we can continue working”

  • Colombia, Emergency Fund, News
  • 17 June 2021

Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for human rights defenders. Of the more than 330 huma…

“We Work Towards Equality and Respect”

  • Emergency Fund, News, Uganda
  • 16 June 2021

In recent years, violent attacks against LGBTI+ people have been on the rise in Uganda. Among those …

Hungary’s Latest Anti-LGBTI+ Bill Further Violates Community’s Human Rights

  • Hungary, Statements
  • 15 June 2021

Hungary’s adoption of legislation which outlaws any depiction or discussion LGBTI+ issues in public,…

“I Have Continued My Activism. I Have Continued to Fight for LGBTI+ Rights”

  • Emergency Fund, News, North Macedonia
  • 15 June 2021

Among the 730 human rights defenders who received support from the Emergency Fund last year was Nort…
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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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