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Early release for Chechen human rights defender Oyub Titiev

  • Russia, Statements
  • June 24, 2019

On 21 June, Chechen human rights defender Oyub Titiev was released after being detained for 19 month...

In Kyrgyzstan, jailed human rights defender marks 9 years behind bars

  • Kyrgyzstan, Statements
  • June 14, 2019

In Kyrgyzstan, jailed human rights defender marks 9 years behind bars On Saturday, June 15, Azimjon ...

RFSL and Civil Rights Defenders urge the Moldovan authorities to investigate attack on human rights lawyer

  • Eurasia, News, Statements
  • June 5, 2019

RFSL, the Swedish Federation for LGBTQ Rights and Civil Rights Defenders, urge the Moldovan authorit...

Open Letter to Mikael Damberg

  • Statements, Sweden
  • June 3, 2019

In Arabic: Download the letter. Dear Minister Damberg, Our organizations welcome Sweden’s interest i...
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Emergency Fund – 2018 in Numbers

When the situation escalates and a human rights defender is in acute danger, Civil Rights Defenders’ Emergency Fund is there to provide rapid support. Do you want to know how we supported them in 2018?

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