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ISHR @ishr.ch · 12h
Relatives of Sahrawi defender Naâma Asfari reported that he has resumed his hunger strike, as of 23 September, despite attempts by Moroccan authorities to force him to end it, and that he has been transferred to a Marrakesh prison. 🔗: ishr.ch/latest-updat...
Sahrawi defender Naâma Asfari.
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 29/09/2026
#HRCelections2026: #Burundi is the 4th candidate in the group of African States. As for all other candidates, ISHR has published a 'scorecard' for Burundi. Check it out! ishr.ch/toolbox/resources/hrc-elect…
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 29/09/2026
States have a responsibility to protect human rights defenders who engage with international mechanisms, including abroad. When you are silenced, international law is weakened and accountability suffers. #EndReprisals ✊ We stand with you 🌍 Join us: ow.ly/AOR250ZjJOx
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 25/09/2026
Today our #WHRDAdvocacyWeek participants are going back to their communities to apply what they learned not just from us and experts, but also from each other. We wish them farewell and all the best, and look forward to continuing working alongside them to achieve change.
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 25/09/2026
Human Rights Council #reprisals debate highlights growing trend of transnational repression ow.ly/Zs0l50ZRluI
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 25/09/2026
#HRC63: ISHR calls on States to renew the mandate of the Working Group on peasants, preserving a dedicated UN mechanism to support implementation of the rights of those working in rural areas. ow.ly/xPcX50ZRlsq
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 25/09/2026
🗞️ISHR's Monthly Human Rights Monitor: This month, we report from the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council #HRC63 and highlight a landmark statement by over 130 UN experts on transnational repression #TNR, among other key news. Read on! ow.ly/OT1N50ZRlB6
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 25/09/2026
Survey to inform the Special Rapporteur on HRDs' thematic report: We are happy to share this opportunity to contribute to the mandate's work by informing the thematic report on the overall health and psychosocial well-being of defenders. 👉Take the survey: ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/Bc1dthqw
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 24/09/2026
🔥TODAY! Join our #HRC63 side event on ‘Gender, conflict, and environmental justice: The role of women human rights defenders’ 🗓️Thursday 24 September ⏱️13:00-14:00 CEST 📍Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva ow.ly/6yX050ZOJtj #WHRDAdvocacyWeek
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 23/09/2026
🌍 Human rights defenders are the eyes & ears of our communities. They document abuses & defend dignity. The UN depends on their voices. Without them, violations stay hidden. #EndReprisals ✊ Ask States to raise visibility on individual cases of reprisals: ishr.ch/campaigns/endreprisals2026
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 23/09/2026
🌳 TOMORROW! Join us this Thursday to mark the 5th anniversary of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment: 🗓️ Thursday 24 September ⏰ 12:00 - 13:00 CEST 🏛️Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva #HealthyEnvironment
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 23/09/2026
#Breaking: Over 130 human rights experts issue global call for States to end transnational repression They warn of its increasing impacts on human rights, democracy and the rule of law and those who take action to defend them and urge all actors to prevent it. 🔗: ishr.ch/latest-updat...
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 22/09/2026
Yesterday, women defenders arrived in Geneva to attend the #WHRDAdvocacyWeek. They began by getting to know each other, sharing their perspectives and learning about how to engage with the UN Human Rights Council and Special Procedures. 📸: ISHR
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 22/09/2026
#HRCelections2026 #Burundi is the 4th candidate in the African States group. The election will take place on 13 October 2026 in New York and will be broadcast through UN Web TV. ishr.ch/campaigns/hrcelections2026
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 22/09/2026
Our #HRC63 event brings together women defenders living at the intersections of gender, climate & conflict and whose stories show that these issues need to be tackled in a holistic way: 🗓️ 24 September ⏱️13:00-14:00 CEST 📍Room XI, Palais des Nations, Gva ow.ly/6yX050ZOJtj #WHRDAdvocacyWeek
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 22/09/2026
Today: Presentation of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights: “Guidance on the right of Indigenous Peoples to free, prior and informed consent in the context of business activities” 🗓️ 22 September 🕰️ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏡 H Building, Palais des Nations, and online
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AWID @awidwomensrights.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
At #HRC63, @ishr.ch, @whrdic, @amnesty.org, UAF, WHRD-MENA, @frontlinedefenders, APWLD, @peacebrigades.ch and AWID are collaborating for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) Advocacy Week. Watch our digital platforms this week for live actions and stories from the ground! #WHRDAdvocacyWeek
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 21/09/2026
Venezuela: civil society organisations call for the renewal of key UN Fact Finding Mission: In a joint statement published today, 21 civil society organisations - including ISHR - called for the renewal of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on #Venezuela. ow.ly/g8xR50ZPEtT
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 21/09/2026
🌳 Join us on Thursday to mark the 5th anniversary of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment - a moment to commemorate, reflect and learn to improve: 🗓️ Thursday 24 September ⏰ 12:00 - 13:00 CEST 🏛️Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva #HealthyEnvironment
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 18/09/2026
Next Tuesday: Presentation of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights: “Guidance on the right of Indigenous Peoples to free, prior and informed consent in the context of business activities” 🗓️ 22 September 🕰️ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏡 H Building, Palais des Nations, and online
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 18/09/2026
🌳 8 Oct. marks the 5-year anniversary of the recognition by the #UN of the right to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Join us next week to celebrate this milestone! 🗓️ 24 September ⏰ 12:00 - 13:00 CEST 🏛️Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva #HealthyEnvironment
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 18/09/2026
Today, our @pooja-ishr.bsky.social will speak at this #HRC63 side event: 'Protecting Civil Society Space: 10 Years of Best Practices and Challenges' 🗓️ Friday 18 September 🕰️ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏡 Room III Palais des Nations and online
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 17/09/2026
Women defenders live at the intersections of gender, climate & conflict: join us next week to discuss their vital role in tackling these issues holistically! 🗓️ 24 September ⏱️13:00-14:00 CEST 📍Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva More info ⬇️ ow.ly/6yX050ZOJtj #WHRDAdvocacyWeek #HRC63
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 17/09/2026
Current efforts to achieve ‘efficiency’ across the UN in the wake of the organisation’s financial crisis have resulted in a reduction in both reporting expectations and available resources for Special Procedures mandates. ow.ly/aLME50ZOIhv
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 17/09/2026
The #EndReprisals campaign highlights Burundian lawyers who engaged with the #UN and faced reprisals 🇧🇮 🌍 In 2025, the 🇺🇳 confirmed Burundi violated the Convention against Torture by retaliating against them ✊ Take action in solidarity: ow.ly/3S5T50ZjnUg
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 16/09/2026
Our @pooja-ishr.bsky.social will speak at this #HRC63 side event on Friday: 'Protecting Civil Society Space: 10 Years of Best Practices and Challenges' 🗓️ Friday 18 September 🕰️ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏡 Room III Palais des Nations and online
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 16/09/2026
TODAY: #HRC63 side event on #Venezuela, co-sponsored by ISHR: 'The Urgent Need to Renew the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela' 📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 15/09/2026
#China: Ahead of the expected release of journalist and #MeToo activist #HuangXueqin on 18 September, ISHR and 59 #NGOs urge Chinese authorities to ensure her release and guarantee that she can exercise her human rights without surveillance, harassment, retaliation or other arbitrary restrictions.
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China: NGOs call for Sophia Huang Xueqin’s release and full freedom - ISHR
Sophia Huang Xueqin has spent nearly five years behind bars for her journalism, feminist advocacy and peaceful exercise of fundamental freedoms. She was
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 15/09/2026
On #DemocracyDay, we recall our event where defenders examined how systemic discrimination & democratic backsliding are intertwined. We celebrate defenders like Jeremias who work so that all people have a seat at the table. ishr.ch/latest-updates/defending-ri…
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 15/09/2026
❓Missed our Human Rights Council Elections Pledging event earlier this month? 👉 The recording is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0y0Ww5e-R8… #HRCelections2026
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 15/09/2026
Coming up tomorrow: #HRC63 side event on 'Freedom of religion or belief in Egypt': Wednesday 16 September 12pm-1pm Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 14/09/2026
Thirteen years ago today, China arrested and disappeared #CaoShunli for trying to fly to Geneva to attend a Human Rights Council event. Cao died after six months in detention, enduring torture and ill-treatment. We echo UN calls to investigate her death. ow.ly/fgmn50ZNrjj
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China: UN experts renew calls for accountability for Cao Shunli’s death
GENEVA (14 March 2024) – A decade after the death in custody of human rights defender Cao Shunli, UN experts* today condemned the continued failure of Chinese authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice.“We regret that no action appears to have been taken over the last five years, since the last call for an independent, impartial and comprehensive investigation into Ms. Shunli’s death,” the UN experts said.
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 14/09/2026
Coming up this week: #HRC63 side event on #Venezuela, co-sponsored by ISHR: 'The Urgent Need to Renew the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela' 📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 11/09/2026
The #EndReprisals campaign highlights Basma’s case: after exposing torture in Egypt, she was forced into exile 🇪🇬 🌍 From abroad, she continues her human rights work but faces surveillance and threats. Transnational repression must end ✊ 🔗 ow.ly/j2rE50ZjnRE
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 11/09/2026
Coming up next week: #HRC63 side event on #Venezuela, co-sponsored by ISHR: 'The Urgent Need to Renew the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela' 📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 11/09/2026
Today, #TiananmenSquareVigil organisers received jail sentences: #ChowHangTung 7 yrs 3 mos #LeeCheukYan 7 yrs #AlbertHo 5 yrs 2 mos The Alliance: HK$1.5 million fine #UN expert reiterated her call for their immediate release prior to the sentencing.
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Tiananmen Square vigil organisers jailed for seven years in Hong Kong https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/11/chow-hang-tung-lee-cheuk-yan-tiananmen-square-activists-jailed-hong-kong?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 11/09/2026
TODAY: #HRC63 side event on women journalists, co-sponsored by ISHR: 'Targeted by Law: Women Journalists and the Rise of Lawfare' 📅 Friday 11 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 10/09/2026
Coming up tomorrow: #HRC63 side event on women journalists, co-sponsored by ISHR: 'Targeted by Law: Women Journalists and the Rise of Lawfare' 📅 Friday 11 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 09/09/2026
TODAY: #HRC63 side event on #WesternSahara co-sponsored by ISHR: 'Arbitrary detention, fair trial guarantees and the protection of human rights defenders in occupied Western Sahara' 📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026 ⏰ 12:00-13:00 CEST 🏛️Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 08/09/2026
Coming up tomorrow: #HRC63 side event on #WesternSahara co-sponsored by ISHR: 'Arbitrary detention, fair trial guarantees and the protection of human rights defenders in occupied Western Sahara' 📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026 ⏰ 12:00-13:00 CEST 🏛️Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 08/09/2026
TODAY: #HRC63 side event on #Sudan co-sponsored by ISHR: 'The UN’s next steps to advance atrocity prevention and accountability' 📅 Tuesday 8 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 07/09/2026
Coming up tomorrow: #HRC63 side event on #Sudan co-sponsored by ISHR: 'The UN’s next steps to advance atrocity prevention and accountability' 📅 Tuesday 8 September 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CEST 🏛️Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 04/09/2026
#HRCelections2026: 9 State candidates to the Human Rights Council presented their pledges and responded to questions on their human rights records, while elaborating on their vision to improve the work of the Council at ISHR’s and Amnesty International’s 16th annual event. ow.ly/ekyG50ZJsi3
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 03/09/2026
🗣️ Human rights defenders make justice possible. Yet too many face reprisals for speaking to the #UN. Your voice matters. ✊ Join the #EndReprisals campaign and take action to support defenders: ow.ly/LYZR50ZjJuy
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 03/09/2026
#HRCelections2026 Join us today at 9am NY time / 3pm Gva time and hear candidate States for the #UN Human Rights Council publicly present their human rights commitments 🗣️ 🔗 ow.ly/W9WB50ZEqGZ
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 02/09/2026
Join us tomorrow for the #HRCelections2026 pledging event 🌐 Let’s hold candidate States to the standards expected of Human Rights Council members 🗳️ Register here 🔗 ow.ly/Qzps50ZEqph UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 02/09/2026
Check out this wonderful piece by our colleagues at the @globalr2p.org 👀
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 01/09/2026
Just 2 days left ⚠️ Join ISHR and Amnesty International on 3 September 2026 for the #HRCelections2026 pledging event 🗳️ This is your chance to engage with candidate States and hear directly about their human rights commitments 🌐 🔗 ow.ly/Nxt150ZEq4U UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 31/08/2026
❓Wondering what's on the agenda of the Human Rights Council this month? Our briefing highlights ISHR’s key priorities at #HRC63: ow.ly/2tw750ZHjlJ
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ISHR @ishr.ch · 31/08/2026
It's been four years since the release of the #XinjiangReport. Mounting documentation by 🇺🇳expert bodies and civil society has confirmed the serious deterioration of the human rights situation in the Uyghur region and across China since 2022.
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