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Global Analysis 2020

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LGBTIQ+ and Sex Worker Rights Defenders At Risk During COVID-19

A new investigation by Front Line Defenders has revealed a sharp increase in violence against LGBTIQ+ and sex worker rights defenders during COVID-19.

 

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Front Line Defenders Calls for An End to Threats & Attacks Against Sex Worker Rights Defenders, Announces Two Upcoming Reports on HRDs at Risk

 

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China
Turkey police
Statement
28 January 2021

Growing concerns regarding the situation of women human rights defenders in the northeast of Guatemala

Rights 
#LGBT+ Rights #பாலினம் / பெண்கள் உரிமைகள் #Access to Healthcare #Indigenous Peoples / Campesino Rights #Land Rights
Violations 
#Smear Campaign #Other Harassment #Physical Attack #Threats / Intimidation
Location 
#Region: Americas #Guatemala
Blog Post
Andrew Anderson's Blog
20 January 2021

The UN Security Council needs an 'outsider' and Ireland fits that bill

By Andrew Anderson

Op-Ed published in thejournal.ie on 20 January 2021

In recent weeks – that have been dominated by challenging and difficult news – it has been great to see Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason take up Ireland’s seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC), and for her to be already promoting an agenda around women, peace and security.

Ireland starts its two-year term at a time when the international rules-based system has never been under greater threat.

Rights 
#Human Rights
Violations 
#Arrest / Detention / Imprisonment #Killing
Locations 
#Global
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