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Human rights defenders

Brave individuals standing up for the rights of others are being silenced all around the world. They face smear campaigns, imprisonment and sometimes even death for daring to speak truth to power. Learn more about these human rights defenders (HRDs) and how you can support them.

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Riots In Front Of The House Of Representatives Building In Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia: Acquittal of activists brings new hope for right to protest

Date: March 06 2026

rime Minister Keir Starmer arriving in China and being greeted by guard of honour on January 28, 2026 in Beijing

UK: Starmer must confront China’s human rights abuses not trade them away

Date: January 27 2026

Abdulaziz al-Shubaily, ACPRA

Urgent Action Outcome: Abdulaziz Al-Shubaily Conditionally Released

Date: October 08 2025

Egypt map

Urgent Action Outcome: Critic Released After Serving His Sentence

Date: September 30 2025

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