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Dublin: Irish agencies concerned for safety of Colombian organisations working to defend human rights posted on: 2010/10/07

Today (Thursday 7 Oct) a coalition of Irish NGOs issued an open letter to Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, expressing their concern for the safety of human rights defenders in Colombia.

Yemen: Harassment and fear for safety of human rights defender Mr Ali Hussain al-Dailamiposted on: 2009/04/10

Front line is concerned for the safety of human rights defender Mr Ali Hussain al-Dailami, who has reportedly been receiving direct threats and nuisance calls and messages in reaction to his role in the ongoing campaign for the release of detainees related to the Sa’da conflict. Ali Hussain al-Dailami is the executive director of the Yemeni Organization for the Defence of Democratic Rights and Freedom, and was previously a victim of detention and alleged torture in 2006.

New York: Joint NGO Statement Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Burmaposted on: 2007/10/08

Human rights organizations from around the world are concerned for the safety and freedom of human rights activists within Burma following the brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors last week. The fate of Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the legitimately elected government of Burma, also remains a source of concern, as she remains deprived of her liberty and the enjoyment of her basic rights.