Yemen: Arrest of human rights defender Fahad Al-Qarni

Front Line is deeply concerned following the arrest of human rights defender Fahad Al-Qarni on 5 April 2008. Fahad Al-Qarni is a human rights defender and pro-democracy activist who has campaigned for freedom of expression in Yemen through his work as a musician and comedian.  Read More

India: Arrest of human rights defender Sapam Kangleipal Meitei

Front Line is deeply concerned following the arrest of human rights defender Sapam Kangleipal Meitei. Sapam Kangleipal Meitei is the President of the Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF), a voluntary civil organisation which works for the protection and promotion of human rights, peace building and social issues at the grass-roots level.  Read More

Zimbabwe: Confiscation of documents carried by human rights lawyer Dzimbabwe Chimbga

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports that documents carried by human rights lawyer Dzimbabwe Chimbga were confiscated by security agents at Harare International Airport on 2 May 2008. Dzimbabwe Chimbga works with Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), a non-governmental organisation committed to upholding respect for the rule of law and the unimpeded administration of justice, free and fair elections, the free flow of information and the protection of constitutional rights and freedoms in Zimbabwe.  Read More

Egypt: Attack on human rights defender, Dr Magda Adly, while attending hearing of victims of torture in detention

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports of an attack against human rights defender, Dr Magda Adly. Dr Magda Adly is a medical professional with the El Nadim Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Victims of Violence, an organisation that assists victims of torture and violence through research, training, counselling and raising public awareness.  Read More

Pakistan: Attack against the vehicle of human rights defenders and accusations made against Aslam Masih

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports of the attack against the vehicle carrying Parvez Aslam Choudhry, Aslam Masih, Ijaz Victor and Mubarak Masih, all members of Legal Aid for the Destitute and Settlement (LADS), and of accusations brought against Aslam Masih. LADS provides legal support to poor detainees and works against discriminatory laws in Pakistan.  Read More

Iran: Report Documents the Persecution of Women’s Rights Activists in Iran

A new report by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran documents how the Iranian authorities have systematically thwarted peaceful and legal civil society efforts to advocate for women’s rights in Iran, abusing the legal system and gravely violating internationally protected civil rights in the process.  Read More

Dublin: 2008 Front Line Award goes to imprisoned Syrian human rights lawyer Anwar al-Bunni,

Today the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, presented the 2008 Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk to Anwar al-Bunni of Syria. The Award was collected on his behalf by his wife Ragheda Issa Refki.  Read More

New York: Front Line and the American Ireland Fund launch Friends of Front Line USA

On January 30 Front Line, with the support of the American Ireland Fund, launched an exciting new initiative, Friends of Front Line USA in New York .The event hosted by Brian Jacobs, was attended by more than 100 guests. Friends of Front Line will work to build a constituency of committed supporters who will help to build awareness of Front Line's efforts to protect human rights defenders whose vital work for human rights puts them in danger.  Read More