An International Campaign on Women Human Rights Defenders [1] was launched on 25 November 2004 at the Asia Civil Society Forum in Bangkok. The campaign is a global mobilisation to bring international attention to the concerns of Women Human Rights Defenders and their need for protection. It will involve women and human rights activists in different fields and sectors, grassroots groups, NGOs, social movements and other members of the civil society. Front Line is part of the International Coordination Committee for the Campaign. The Campaign has been launched with an International Statement highlighting the situation of women human rights defenders and the specific challenges they face.