Statement 12 August 2026 A public call to withdraw the Foreign Aids Bill 2026 (SB. 1034) which could restrict civic space and undermine human rights defenders’ work Rights #Freedom of Association #Freedom of Expression #Human Rights Violations #Other Harassment #Surveillance #Threats / Intimidation Location #Nigeria #Region: Africa Read more about A public call to withdraw the Foreign Aids Bill 2026 (SB. 1034) which could restrict civic space and undermine human rights defenders’ work
Statement 30 July 2026 Ecuador: Escalating violence against and criminalisation of the Kichwa Tzawata-Ila-Chukapi community and its president, Wayra Alvarado Rights #Extractive Industries / Megaprojects #Indigenous Peoples / Campesino Rights #Land Rights #Self-Determination Violations #Judicial Harassment #Other Harassment #Surveillance #Threats / Intimidation #Violence Location #Ecuador #Region: Americas Read more about Ecuador: Escalating violence against and criminalisation of the Kichwa Tzawata-Ila-Chukapi community and its president, Wayra Alvarado
Statement 28 July 2026 Joint Statement Ecuador: Freezing of bank accounts obstructs UNORCAC’s exercise of collective rights and its defence of human rights Rights #Economic, Social & Cultural Rights #Environmental Rights #Indigenous Peoples / Campesino Rights Violations #Judicial Harassment #Other Harassment #Reprisals Location #Ecuador #Region: Americas Read more about Joint Statement Ecuador: Freezing of bank accounts obstructs UNORCAC’s exercise of collective rights and its defence of human rights
Statement 24 July 2026 India: Brutal crackdown against students and peaceful protesters Rights #Freedom of Expression #Protests / Assembly Violations #Arbitrary detention #Judicial Harassment #Violence Location #India #Region: Asia Pacific Read more about India: Brutal crackdown against students and peaceful protesters
Statement 17 July 2026 India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society and undermine the right to freedom of association Rights #Freedom of Association Violations #Reprisals Location #India #Region: Asia Pacific Read more about India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society and undermine the right to freedom of association
Statement 9 July 2026 Guinea : Two Years After the Enforced Disappearance of Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, the Guinean Authorities Must Finally Be Held Accountable Rights #Enforced Disappearances Violations #Enforced Disappearance Location #Guinea #Region: Africa Read more about Guinea : Two Years After the Enforced Disappearance of Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, the Guinean Authorities Must Finally Be Held Accountable
Statement 2 July 2026 In the face of authoritarianism and violence: we reaffirm our defence of human rights Rights #Environmental Rights #Freedom of Association #Land Rights Violations #Judicial Harassment #Smear Campaign #Threats / Intimidation #Violence Location #Region: Americas Read more about In the face of authoritarianism and violence: we reaffirm our defence of human rights
Statement 29 June 2026 Deteriorating health concerns as human rights defender Enaâma Asfari enters fourth week of indefinite hunger strike Rights #Civil & Political Rights #Freedom of Expression #Human Rights Violations #Arbitrary detention #Arrest / Detention / Imprisonment #Torture / Ill-Treatment Location #Region: Middle East and North Africa #Western Sahara Read more about Deteriorating health concerns as human rights defender Enaâma Asfari enters fourth week of indefinite hunger strike
Statement 28 June 2026 Front Line Defenders stands with Sammi Deen Baloch in the search for her disappeared father, Dr. Deen Mohammed Baloch Rights #Civil & Political Rights #Enforced Disappearances #Freedom of Expression #Human Rights Violations #Arbitrary detention #Enforced Disappearance #Reprisals #Surveillance Location #Pakistan #Region: Asia Pacific Read more about Front Line Defenders stands with Sammi Deen Baloch in the search for her disappeared father, Dr. Deen Mohammed Baloch
Statement 26 June 2026 New anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Niger increases risks faced by Human Rights Defenders Rights #Freedom of Association #Human Rights #LGBT+ Rights Violations #Arbitrary detention #Judicial Harassment #Reprisals #Threats / Intimidation Location #Niger #Region: Africa Read more about New anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Niger increases risks faced by Human Rights Defenders
