We are monitoring the Lundin Oil Case trial

A historical trial against two former executives at the Swedish oil company Lundin Oil, now Orrön Energy, is currently taking place in Sweden. The two corporate leaders have both been indicted with complicity in grave war crimes in what is now South Sudan. We will be monitoring the trial on site in the courtroom and publish reports from it every week. 

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Georgian human rights defenders sentenced for peaceful protest

  • Georgia, Statements
  • 28 September 2023

Civil Rights Defenders call on Georgian authorities to closely follow up on court decisions made tow…

He survived Jail Ogaden: “We still need justice” 

  • Ethiopia, News
  • 28 September 2023

In 2018, the notorious Ethiopian Jail Ogaden closed following numerous reports of severe human right…

Belgrade hosts its biggest Pride March ever

  • Europe, News, Serbia
  • 18 September 2023

Over the course of more than two decades, Belgrade Pride has emerged as a symbol of resilience and r…

Civil Rights Defenders is seeking a facilitator in Psychosocial Security

  • Security and Innovation
  • 14 September 2023

We are seeking an individual to facilitate an in-person workshop on psychosocial security on 5-8 Dec…
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Foro Penal – Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2023

With a network of thousands of volunteers and hundreds of lawyers in every region of Venezuela, Foro Penal provides invaluable support to human rights defenders, student activists, and opposition politicians who are politically persecuted by the repressive regime. Thank you, Foro Penal, for being a source of hope for all of those who want democracy in Venezuela.

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Core International Crimes in Times of War

Armed attacks on civilian targets such as schools and hospitals, torture, executions, and the use of chemical weapons. Core international crimes are committed around the world without those responsible for the crimes being held accountable. Through legal means, we work to hold perpetrators accountable. We work to achieve justice for their victims and to keep dictators awake at night.

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