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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights)

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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO federating 188 organisations from 116 countries.

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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In July, the ICC's Assembly of States Parties convenes an unprecedented Special Session — the first time in the Court's history that States will vote on whether to remove a sitting Prosecutor from office. The process has been opaque, and competing narratives have filled the gap.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
New report: the first in-depth global study of #Russia’s large-scale predatory recruitment of foreign fighters in its war against #Ukraine. www.fidh.org/en/region/eu... 📸 The Kremlin Moscow / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🔴 An Indigenous climate leader and a human rights defender risk 20 years of imprisonment in Russia! www.fidh.org/en/issues/hu... #FreeDariaEgereva #FreeNataliaLeongardt #JusticeFor17
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
On this anniversary, organisations are calling on the EU and its member states to act: to protect civilians, ensure accountability, and support those documenting these crimes. www.fidh.org/en/internati... . 📸STR / AFP Luis TATO / AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Earlier today, President Trump made yet another statement threatening to commit violations of international law in Iran, and announcing that an entire civilization “will die tonight”. This is a clear threat to commit genocide. 👇🧵
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
On Monday 30 March 2026, a law reinforcing the repression of same-sex relations was promulgated in Senegal. It violates Senegal’s international obligations and further exposes these individuals to stigma, violence and arbitrary arrests. . 📸 SEYLLOU / AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
On 30 March 2026, the Israeli Parliament adopted new amendments expanding the use of the death penalty. FIDH and its member organisations call on the international community to respond in the strongest terms. www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Being deprived of liberty should never mean being deprived of dignity. FIDH, Union for Civil Liberty (UCL) & Freedom Bridge produce an annual independent report of conditions in Thai prisons: www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
On 19 March 2026, 250 prisoners were released in #Belarus, including Viasna members Marfa Rabkova and Valiantsin Stefanovic, and human rights defender Nasta Loika. FIDH calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all those still detained. www.fidh.org/en/region/eu...
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Belarus: Valiantsin Stefanovic and Marfa Rabkova are finally free!
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the long awaited release of Human Rights Center Viasna members Valiantsin Stefanovic (…)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
2 women have been sentenced to death by stoning in Sudan. Stoning is a brutal and inhuman punishment. The death penalty has no place in any justice system. No one should be sentenced to death. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
⚖️ Trial of Sabri Essid 📅 The trial will be public and will begin on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9.30, then continue throughout the week until the verdict expected on Friday, 20 March. 📍Palais de justice de Paris (Paris law court), 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 (Myriam Ezratty room)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
⚫A week ago, at approximately 9:00 a.m. on 2 March, 2 armed men who were riding a motorcycle, opened fire on Yanar Mohammed inside her residence in northern Baghdad. Seriously injured, Yanar Mohammed was transferred to hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds. 👇🧵
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Business, Human Rights & Environment @ FIDH @fidh-bhr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Falys is joined in court by the @liguedroitshumains.bsky.social – FIDH’s Belgian member organisation –, @fianbelgium.bsky.social & @greenpeace.be. Read more about the case & why climate litigation like this matters 👉 www.thefarmercase.be/en/ And stay tuned next week for the outcome! 3/3
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Business, Human Rights & Environment @ FIDH @fidh-bhr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Farmer Hugues Falys has sued the oil and gas major TotalEnergies, arguing that the company’s responsibility for climate breakdown caused direct harm to his livelihood. The case also demands that TotalEnergies take serious action to transition away from fossil fuels. 2/3
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Business, Human Rights & Environment @ FIDH @fidh-bhr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
⚖️ Falys v. TotalEnergies – the #FarmerCase decision is finally coming! On 18 March, after two years of legal proceedings, a court is expected to deliver its ruling in Belgium’s first climate lawsuit targeting a multinational corporation. 1/3
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
#Lebanon #Israel has ordered the evacuation of #Beirut 's southern suburbs, forcing more than 700,000 people to flee their homes.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
⚫Leïla Shahid, activist in the Palestinian national movement and former representative of Palestine in France and Europe until 2015, passed away on 18 February. 👇🧵
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
⚠️ ⚖️ #Justice: On 16 March, a historic trial will begin: it will be the first trial in France relating to the crimes committed by the Islamic State (IS) against the Yazidis. 👇🧵 www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The Senegalese government has validated a draft law aimed at further tightening the repression of same-sex relations and criminalising their so-called “promotion.” www.fidh.org/fr/regions/a... (in French)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to devastate civilian life.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
#Hungary is criminally prosecuting the organiser of a peaceful LGBTQIA+ Pride march in Pécs. He now faces criminal charges and possible imprisonment simply for standing up for equality. www.fidh.org/en/issues/hu... 📸 Janos Kummer / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / Getty Images via AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
He should never have been sent to jail in the first place. 🗣️FIDH and @proveaong welcome the release of Eduardo Torres, a lawyer and human rights defender with Provea, on 31st of January 2026, following his abduction and enduring 8 months of arbitrary detention in #Venezuela.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Yesterday, the Burkinabè authorities announced the dissolution of all political parties and the repeal of the legislative framework governing them, along with the transfer of their assets to the State. 📸 OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
A global Convention on crimes against humanity is finally moving forward. After years of advocacy by civil society and human rights organisations, this January governments are beginning to prepare for negotiations. www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Yesterday, FIDH, on behalf of the Global Initiative Against Impunity, addressed States at the first Preparatory Committee for a future UN convention on crimes against humanity. Watch from minute 36: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
2025 isn't just another year; it is a "catastrophic era" for human rights in Indonesia.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Iranian authorities cracked down on nationwide protests: at least 600 killed, over 10,000 arrested, one protester sentenced to death. With only 1% of the internet still active, the full scale of violations remains hidden.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
The military operations carried out by the #US constitute an aggression against #Venezuela’s sovereignty and a violation of international law. www.fidh.org/en/region/am... 📸 Miguel M. Caamaño/NurPhoto/NurPhoto via AFP CréditJohn Lamparski/AFP CréditProbal Rashid/NurPhoto/NurPhoto via AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
These 13 people are human rights defenders. They have been arrested, imprisoned, or otherwise punished for their peaceful and legitimate work in defence of fundamental rights. FIDH stands in solidarity with all those detained for defending human rights.
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REDRESS Trust @redress.org · 16/12/2025
As States gather for the opening of the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Ukrainian survivor groups call on States to sign and ratify it, while stressing the need to include victims who were harmed before the full-scale invasion. 🧵
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🚨 New US sanctions against International Criminal Court judges Gocha Lordkipanidze (Georgia) & Erdenebalsuren Damdin (Mongolia) are a blatant attempt to intimidate the #ICC and obstruct accountability for atrocity crimes in #Palestine and beyond.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🔴 Attending a memorial service in Iran now means arrest and beating. Over 50 people were detained on December 12 by Iranian plainclothes agents in Mashhad, the second-most-populous city in Iran, including Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Where is Sombath? On 15 December 2012, Lao civil society figure Sombath Somphone was forcibly disappeared from a police checkpoint in Vientiane. Unknown individuals forced him into another vehicle as police looked on.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A new paper based on testimonies collected by FIDH and the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies documents how sexual violence has been used as a weapon of persecution against the Masalit in West Darfur. Read our full paper here: www.fidh.org/en/region/Af...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The European Parliament approved Omnibus I, rolling back key sustainability laws and gutting the #CSDDD. Corporate interests have been prioritised over human rights & the environment, undermining accountability & access to justice for victims worldwide. www.fidh.org/en/issues/bu...
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European Union deals the final blow to sustainability rules meant to fight human rights abuses and corporate impunity
The European Parliament confirmed today the rollback of key sustainability laws as it approved the final text of the Omnibus I package, a (…)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Belarusian political prisoners Ales Bialiatski and Uladzimir Labkovich are finally free! While we celebrate these news, we are distressed that Valiantsin Stefanovic, remains behind bars. The situation of Marfa Rabkova, Nasta Loika, and many others remains uncertain. www.fidh.org/en/region/eu...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Thailand wants to join the OECD, but its human rights record tells a different story. Our letter with 7 partners flags critical gaps in OECD entry: ❌ Repressive laws: 285+ charged under Article 112 of the Criminal Code ❌ Labor violations, with migrants denied basic rights
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
FIDH members in the Americas condemn growing US hostility toward Latin America. UN experts demand justice for 80 civilians killed in 21 Caribbean Sea attacks. We call on Organization of American States (OAS) to uphold sovereignty, international law & human rights. www.fidh.org/en/internati...
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The Organisation of American States must condemn U.S. hostilities in the Latin American region
Today is the International Human Rights Day. The undersigned member organisations of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) in the (…)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
GIAI Members submitted recommendations to the #CedawUn Addendum to General Recommendation No 30 for more victim-centred, intersectional, inclusive and conflict-sensitive protection of rights of women and girls in all their diversity. 👉 Full submission: drive.google.com/file/d/1q_0U...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
FIDH actively participated in #ASP24 in The Hague last week. For the first time, ICC States Parties collectively condemned sanctions against CSOs and UN experts. They also issued an unprecedented joint declaration expressing solidarity with the Court.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🔴On 1 Dec German authorities surrendered Libyan suspect El Hishri to the International Criminal Court. His transfer marks a key step toward justice for victims of grave crimes in Libya and successful cooperation with the Court. See our joint NGO statement here 👉https://shorturl.at/jnFTN
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Yesterday, Russia added FIDH to its list of “undesirable organisations”. This designation bans FIDH from undertaking any activities in #Russia and criminalises any cooperation with us by Russian individuals or organisations. 👉 www.fidh.org/en/region/eu...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🔴The #ASP24 is entering the third day 🇵🇸 Yesterday, FIDH members @alhaq.bsky.social , @almezan.bsky.social, PCHR, alongside the State of Palestine and South African state, held an #ASP24 panel on protecting the #ICC and human rights defenders facing US sanctions.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Yesterday, Russia added FIDH to its list of “undesirable organisations”. This designation bans FIDH from undertaking any activities in #Russia and criminalises any cooperation with us by Russian individuals or organisations. www.fidh.org/en/region/eu...
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🔴 FIDH is at #ASP24, a decisive moment at a time where the @IntlCrimCourt and its supporters are under attack. #ICC principals at opening plenary addressed concerns and recommendations, shared by FIDH: 🔗urlr.me/Z2SJkG
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
What happens when temporary becomes a permanence? For Palestinian refugees, "temporary" has lasted 77 years. 6 million people denied their right to return. Generations born in exile. The world's longest refugee crisis with no end in sight.
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
A military coup took place on 26 November in #GuineaBissau, as the country awaited the publication of the results of the 23 November elections. 👉 www.fidh.org/fr/regions/a... 📸Patrick MEINHARDT / AFP
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
"Fossil fuel phaseout" became "fossil fuel subsidies phaseout" at COP30. Spot the difference?
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
📍 FIDH at #ASP24: We're co-hosting 3 side events at the Assembly of States Parties in The Hague (Dec 1-6). Join us to discuss victim-centred justice, accountability for speech crimes, and ICC workplace culture. Details below: 🧵
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) @fidh-official.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🔴Will ICC States Parties protect the @IntlCrimCourt or let it be dismantled? From 1-6 December at #ASP24, States will face a decisive moment. FIDH publishes its position paper with 4️⃣ key recommendations to the Assembly: Read more here: urlr.me/vX2sCy
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