We, the undersigned feminist and human rights organizations, stand in solidarity with the courageous women in Iran who have taken to the streets to peacefully protest the death in custody of …
Over 480 human rights organizations address UN for women’s rights around the world
Ahead of the 2022 United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, more than 480 human rights organizations from around the world addressed permanent representatives to the …
15 NGOs sound the alarm: Crises and threats are pushing refugees onto deadly Eastern Mediterranean route
15 rights groups are calling on the European Union, and Malta, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon and Turkey, to ensure legal and safe pathways for asylum and to comply with their legal …
Joint CSO letter: Challenges to civil society participation must be addressed by UN Human Rights Council
On Monday, 12 September 2022, in a joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council, civil society groups from around the world called on UN member and observer states …
International civil society urges European Union to guarantee an enabling visa framework for human rights defenders
Brussels, 7 September 2022.- In a joint statement published today at the initiative of ProtectDefenders.eu, 50 international civil society organisations[1] are calling on all European Union institutions and the EU …
Burundi: Extend the Special Rapporteur’s mandate
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) Excellencies, At the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council, in …
NGOs demand role in appointment of next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The world needs a human rights champion! Today 28 July, in an open letter to United Nations member states, a global coalition of NGOs calls on governments to ensure civil …
Open letter: Appointment of next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Mr António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Headquarters, New York Dear Secretary-General, The post of High Commissioner for Human Rights is critical to the promotion and protection …
Civil society organizations call on European Investment Bank to address shortcomings and change policies, including on human rights
In view of the 2022 launch of the European Investment Bank’s new ‘EIB Global’ branch, 23 civil society organizations (CSOs) have endorsed a position paper detailing how EIB Global can …