Civil Rights Defender of the Year 2020 – Naw Ohn Hla

Naw Ohn Hla is a leading voice for human rights in Burma – a country where violence, ethnic discrimination, and systemic repression are widespread. She has received the award for her exceptional perseverance in the fight against oppression and for her continued courage to stand up to those in power.

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Uganda Election Held Amid Violence, Killings, and Censorship

  • News, Uganda
  • 15 January 2021

On 14 January, Ugandans headed to the polls to vote for a president and parliament. But as the run-u…

Arson Attack Against Kenyan Human Rights Defenders

  • Kenya, Natalia Project, Statements
  • 14 January 2021

Late yesterday evening, 13 January, Kenyan human rights defender Anastacia Nambo sent out a distress…

Good things that happened in the world during 2020

  • News
  • 31 December 2020

Sometimes it feels like only bad things are happening in the world, especially so this year. So here…

Russia: Duma Adopts Amendments to ‘Foreign Agents’ Law – Civil Society Under Greater Threat

  • Russia, Statements
  • 23 December 2020

Today the Russian State Duma passed most of the amendments submitted to its 2012 ‘foreign agents’ le…
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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.

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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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