Азимжан Аскаров, выдающийся правозащитник из Киргизстана, занимается борьбой с коррупцией, а также защищает политические и гражданские права Узбекского этнического меньшинства в стране.

Он был задержан в ходе столкновений на юге Киргизстана между этническими узбеками и киргизами в 2010 году, хотя под наблюдением властей он оказался еще до событий 2010 из-за своей правозащитной работы. Более подробную информацию о его преследовании вы можете узнать на странице с историей его дела.

Front Line Defenders is extremely saddened and would like to express its deep condolences for the sudden death of renowned human rights defender from the Philippines, Mr. Max de Mesa, on 28 September 2016.

Yolanda Barranco Hernández will never forget the morning of 18 May 2013. It started with a loud noise. Seven men carrying heavy weapons broke down the door of her house. They were looking for her husband, Damián Gallardo Martínez. They didn't present any warrant. They said they were there to arrest him and they took him away.

Between 4-5 September the leaders of 19 of the world’s largest economies and representatives from the European Union meet in Hangzhou in eastern China to discuss global financial stability and international economic policy. It is the first time that China is hosting a G20 Summit and it is another opportunity for it to announce its arrival on the world stage. Millions of dollars are being spent to ensure the city is picture-postcard perfect for the arrival of the dignitaries.