Anonta Kalita (seated centre) was abducted by gunmen, shot in the head and dumped in the woods, but survived. He was targeted because of his work with the National Students Union. “I am not afraid to die...... but I want justice to be done”.
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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