Raising Their Voices: Human Rights Defenders Respond to the Human Rights Crisis

Across Argentina, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, and South Africa, human rights defenders continue to advance justice and equality, even in the face of repression, funding cuts, and shrinking civic space.

Jimena Gibertoni Yamila Carballido Diana Murrieta Erfaan Hussein Babak

Their work is transforming laws and institutions: from criminalising stalking in Mexico to securing access to justice for survivors in Kenya, to stopping the prosecution of sex workers in South Africa.

Our joint submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders highlights one message: Defending human rights is not a privilege, it’s the foundation of democracy and dignity.

Now, more than ever, the international community must stand with those protecting rights on the frontlines.

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