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ISHR @ishr.ch · Dec 11
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February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Javier Tarazona and Eduardo Torres are free!

Let’s continue to fight for the release of all other human rights defenders unjustly imprisoned in #Venezuela.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Launch of the Network of defenders rights' protection in Africa

ISHR, in collaboration with partners, has established a network of legal professionals for the protection of human rights defenders in Africa.

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Launch of the Network of defenders rights' protection in Africa - ISHR
Legal professionals and human rights defenders from several African countries came together to finalise the establishment of a network for the protection of
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January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Help us protect defenders and strengthen their access to international spaces for a more accountable system. Until 30 January, the Z Zurich Foundation will match your donation, doubling your impact for human rights defenders.

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January 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Protect defenders, strengthen their access to international spaces, and push for a more accountable system. Until 30 January, the Z Zurich Foundation will match your donation, doubling your impact for human rights defenders.

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January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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🇻🇪 In wake of the current situation, NGOs present a list of 10 urgent demands for #Venezuela . Find out more here 👉 https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/venezuelan-civil-society-and-international-human-rights-organisations-present-ten-urgent-demands-for-a-genuine-democratic-transition/
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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#Iran: Human Rights Council must convene a special session:

50 organisations urge the UN Human Rights Council to urgently convene a special session to address an unprecedented escalation in mass unlawful killings of protesters in Iran.

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January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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🚨 1 day left to apply for #HRDAP26! HRD working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice, we encourage you to apply for our flagship training. Application closes 15 January, midnight CET (Geneva Time).

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January 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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🚨 Are you working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice? You have 2 days left to apply for #HRDAP26! Don't wait to apply, application closes 15 January, midnight CET (Geneva Time). 🚨

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HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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🚨 Human rights defenders working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice, you have 3 days left to apply for #HRDAP26. Applications close 15 January, midnight CET (Geneva Time). Don't wait to apply!

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HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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#UN80 Reform: States have adopted a 2026 budget cutting 117 jobs at the UN’s Human Rights Office. The budget cuts imperil the UN’s ability to investigate grave abuses and advance human rights globally.
https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/un80-reform-states-endorse-slashing-of-human-rights-budget/
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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⏰ Last week to apply!
Human rights defenders working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice who want to strengthen their impact by engaging effectively with the UN human rights system.
Apply for #HRDAP26 now. Applications close 15 January.

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HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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We’re just $10,000 away from reaching our goal. If you’re able, we warmly invite you to consider donating to help us close this final gap and sustain vital advocacy and training for human rights defenders who protect our rights every day. 🫶

👉 Donate: https://ishr.ch/action/support-us/donate/
January 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Venezuela: ISHR and human rights organisations condemn US military attack and express concern for human rights

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Venezuela: ISHR and human rights organisations condemn US military attack and express concern for human rights - ISHR
As human rights organisations in Latin America, we condemn the United States’ military attack against multiple targets in Venezuela on January 3, 2026. This
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January 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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⏰ 10 days to go!
ISHR is calling on human rights defenders working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice who want to strengthen their impact by engaging effectively with the UN human rights system.
Apply for #HRDAP26 before it’s too late, applications close 15 Jan.

https://ow.ly/lkF250XHsP6
HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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ISHR is calling on human rights defenders working on #democraticbacksliding and #racialjustice who want to strengthen their impact by engaging effectively with the UN human rights system.
Apply for #HRDP26 before it’s too late! Applications close in 2 weeks. ⏰

https://ow.ly/lkF250XHsP6
HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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🎉 Our Top 10 Wins of 2025! 🎉

Despite a challenging global climate, ISHR continued to uphold dignity and justice, supporting human rights defenders worldwide!
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Solidarity fuels human rights work every day. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Your donation helps defenders push for justice and elevate community-driven solutions onto the global stage. Will you help keep the spark alive?

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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 UN civil society access is at stake. NGO Committee elections should not be used to silence critical voices. We call on States to defend transparency, accountability & participation at the UN.

https://ishr.ch/campaigns/ngo-committee-elections/
NGO Committee election - ISHR
Imagine a world where the voices of those with clear demands, expertise and solutions come together to fulfil the promise of the UN Charter. In that world,
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December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We are hiring a full-time Advocacy Programme Intern in Geneva from 2nd March to 31st July. Applications will close on 26 January 2026 (midnight, Geneva time).

Apply: https://ishr.ch/work-with-us/internships/

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Internships - ISHR
ISHR’s internship program provides a wide range of opportunities for students and graduates who intend to work in an NGO and the field of human rights.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Are you a human rights defender looking to use the UN system to drive change locally? Apply to join ISHR’s 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP), our hybrid flagship training focused on democratic backsliding and racial justice. ✊

https://ow.ly/74e750XHstO
HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
After a successful edition in 2025, ISHR is pleased to launch the new call for applications for the 2026 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP26), which will take place both remotely and in…
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December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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In a precedent-setting decision on reprisals, the UN Committee against Torture found that Burundi violated the Convention against Torture by retaliating against four lawyers for their cooperating with UN human rights mechanisms. ishr.ch/latest-updat...
Burundi retaliation against lawyers who spoke out for human rights broke torture covenant, UN Committee rules
In a precedent-setting decision on reprisals, the Committee against Torture (CAT) has found that Burundi violated the Convention against Torture by retaliating against four lawyers for cooperating…
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December 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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NGO Committee elections matter more than they sound. They decide which civil society organisations can access the UN, and which are blocked. As elections approach, States must commit to fair, transparent processes that protect civic space!

https://ishr.ch/campaigns/ngo-committee-elections/
NGO Committee election - ISHR
Imagine a world where the voices of those with clear demands, expertise and solutions come together to fulfil the promise of the UN Charter. In that world,
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December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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UN human rights mechanisms urge Guatemala to end forced evictions, protect land rights defenders

Calling for an end to forced evictions against Indigenous communities and for the protection of land defenders, including Indigenous Peoples.

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UN human rights mechanisms urge Guatemala to end forced evictions, protect land rights defenders - ISHR
From 14 to 25 July, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, conducted an official visit to Guatemala - only the
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December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We are hiring a full-time Advocacy Programme Intern in Geneva from 2nd March to 31st July. Applications will close on 26 January 2026 (midnight, Geneva time).

Apply: https://ishr.ch/work-with-us/internships/

#ISHR #Humanrights #Internship #Geneva
Internships - ISHR
ISHR’s internship program provides a wide range of opportunities for students and graduates who intend to work in an NGO and the field of human rights.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM