The cremation of Dilip Sharma. Sharma known as the “Voice of the People” was adored in the north east region of India for his humanitarian approach to music, which many saw as giving the people a voice.
The Philippines - Security grant for evacuation, medical treatment of HRDs
Turkey - Security grant to Pembe Hayat LGBT Solidarity Association for security system
Honduras - Security grant for security system for offices of LGBT Group APUVIMEH after attempted kidnapping
Bahrain - Security grant for CCTV security system for home of HRD Nabeel Rajab after tear gas attack
Azerbaijan - Security grant to imprisoned HRD Vidadi Asganderov for legal fees and financial support
Cameroon - Security grant for legal expences of Jean Mark Bikoko and 6 other jailed trade unionists
by Mary Lawlor
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