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The @chr_aba Justice Defenders Program supports #humanrights defenders facing retaliation for their work globally. Request assistance: https://t.co/VtLwBYrfUm
Washington, DC
Joined November 2011
8 years ago we supported Thulani Maseko when he was arbitrarily detained and prosecuted for speaking out on threats to the rule of law in Eswatini. This week in the context of escalating crackdowns on dissent and human rights advocates he was murdered.
ABA Justice Defenders strongly condemns the killing of #Eswatini #humanrights lawyer #ThulaniMaseko. There must be a swift, independent & thorough investigation into this horrendous act. Those responsible held accountable! Our deepest condolences to his family & colleagues.
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RT @SRjudgeslawyers: On the International #DayoftheEndangeredLawyer, I join my colleague, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human…
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#Belarus: This International #DayOfTheEndangeredLawyer, we turn our focus to #Belarus. Join @IBAHRI, @L4L_INT, @chr_aba, & @TheLawSociety NOW for an important discussion on protecting legal professionals. See the link below:
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#Belarus: Lawyers in #Belarus face relentless challenges in their fight for justice. On 24 Jan 2025, at 1500 CET, join @IBAHRI, @L4L_INT, @chr_aba, & @TheLawSociety as we shed light on their plight for the #DayOfTheEndangeredLawyer. Find the link below!
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#Belarus: On 24 Jan 2025 at 1500 CET, join @IBAHRI, @L4L_INT, @chr_aba, & @TheLawSociety for an online event marking the International #DayOfTheEndangeredLawyer. This year, we spotlight the challenges faced by lawyers in #Belarus. Register now!
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#Palestine: Human rights lawyer Diala Ayesh @AyeshDiala has been freed after one year in detention without charge or trial. The ABA President previously wrote to the IDF citing concerns about Israel's targeting of the #HumanRightsDefender.
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#Kyrgyzstan: We are deeply troubled by this decision and remain concerned about the continued crackdown on #mediafreedom, as detailed in our previous report linked below. @pressfreedom @CPJ_Eurasia @TemirovLive @ClooneyFDN @MaryLawlorhrds
Махабат Тажибек кызы: Сынок, я тебя никогда не бросала Глава проекта Temirov Live Махабат Тажибек кызы на заседании Бишкекского горсуда обратилась к своему сыну. «Сынок, я тебя никогда не бросала. Я люблю тебя. Моей целью было — чтобы ты жил в процветающем и развивающемся государстве. Я тоже была маленькой. Были и голодные дни, когда шла в гости, чтобы поесть хлеба. Не хотела, чтобы страдали такие маленькие дети, как ты — будущее Кыргызстана», — сказала она. Сегодня горсуд оставил в силе обвинительные приговоры в отношении четверых журналистов: шесть лет колонии для главы проек��а Temirov Live Махабат Тажибек кызы и пять лет колонии для сотрудника «Айт айт десе» Азамата Ишенбекова. Для Актилека Капарова и Айке Бейшекеевой оставили в силе решение о трех годах пробации. Остальных семерых фигурантов дела оправдали за отсутствием состава преступления. видео: Клооп
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RT @just_security: Restrictive #ForeignAgentLaws spreading across #Europe & #Eurasia, including the #EU, have impact far beyond immediate g…
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#Guatemala: ABA CHR está monitoreando el proceso penal iniciado por el Ministerio Público de Guatemala en 2023 contra la abogada Claudia González Orellana. Lea nuestro comunicado aquí:
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#Guatemala: ABA CHR is monitoring the criminal proceedings initiated by the Guatemalan Public Ministry in 2023 against defense attorney Claudia González Orellana. Read our full statement here: #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw
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On #HumanRightsDay, we spotlight the global rise of #ForeignAgentLaws—tools used to silence dissent & civil society. Our very own @JasmineCameron, w/Prof. Fernanda Nicola, unpack the impact & call for action in this must-read @JustSecurity piece:
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RT @JulietSorensen1: On International #AntiCorruptionDay, I'm proud to be on the team that represents Bolot Temirov (@vahoel) - a journalis…
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RT @MaryLawlorhrds: Receiving disturbing news about the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Samat Matzakov in #Kyrgyzstan, in appar…
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RT @CPJ_Eurasia: CPJ, together with @Freedom4Eurasia and @4freerussia_org, has submitted a report on #Kyrgyzstan's unprecedented media crac…
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Learn more about the legal protections for children @UNChildRights1 and through the #ConventionOnTheRightsOfTheChild #UNCRC:
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(3/3) Following the most recent #GeorgiaElections, be sure to check out the amicus brief submitted to the #GeorgianConstitutionalCourt by @FernandaGNicola, which discusses the harmful effects of the #ForeignAgentLaw:
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(3/3) To learn more about these ongoing #violations on #HumanRights & #MediaFreedom, be sure to check out our report here:
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