Civil Rights Defenders condemns increasing repression of journalists in #Georgia. We call on authorities to cease attacks on the press, ensure a fair trial for Mzia Amaghlobeli, and uphold international human rights standards. Read our statement:

Today, #Georgia’s media will strike from 17:00 to 20:00 in solidarity with journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli. We urge Georgian authorities to stop threats against journalists and ensure press freedom is respected. Read our statement:

Today, @NicolasMaduro is set to take office following the stolen election in July. We stand with the many Venezuelans demanding democracy and freedom. Read our full statement:

Sometimes it is better to listen before you speak. We listened to two of our Syrian partners to hear their reflections after the Syrian tyrant, Bashar al-Assad, was overthrown this weekend. @MarianaKarkout @Ahmad_helmi_0 Read the full article:

Today, we celebrate with Syrians worldwide as the brutal Assad regime has fallen. Thousands of political prisoners have been freed but the fight for justice is far from over. Join us in holding the regime accountable and supporting human rights. #Syria #Assad

What does a diver and a human rights defender have in common? 🏊🏽‍♀️ Watch the video to find out! Today on Human Rights Defenders’ Day we encourage everyone to take a breath. And fight for (y)our human rights tomorrow.✊ #HumanRightsDefendersDay Learn more:

We can't let the voices of peaceful Georgian protesters go unheard. We stand with them in their demand for accountability, justice, and the protection of human rights. Read this interview, from the streets of #Tbilisi #Georgia #Democracy #HumanRights

Protests. Police raids. Violence. And a hope for change. Discover how citizens of #Georgia risk everything for democracy and human rights. Here’s what you need to know about the protests, the police violence, and the people’s fight for freedom.👇

Over 700(!) applications were sent in—16 have been selected so far. Now, 16 new projects are created globally to make sure serious human rights violations don't go unpunished. #EndImpunity The initiative is supported by @EU_Partnerships Read more on

Protesters met with force in #Georgia following the suspension of talks on European Union accession. We urge the Georgian government to exercise restraint and ensure that the use of force remains in line with international human rights standards.

This year's winner of the Trans-European Moot Court Competition Finals in Strasbourg is “Lannung” from, Denmark! We congratulate both finalists, Lannung and the Slovenian Club “Henrik Steska” for their amazing performance!

We welcome the decision to honour Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov with the 2024 Martin Ennals Award for his outstanding work as a human rights defender. We call on #Tajikistan authorities to release this wrongfully imprisoned lawyer without delay.

1,000 days of war.🌑 We continue to support human rights defenders and journalists in #Ukraine documenting the atrocities and gathering evidence of war crimes – so that one day those responsible will be held accountable. 💛💙

➡️ Read more about our stance on the migration pact here:

Listening tip! 🎧 @BBC just released "Poisoned Floods," a radio documentary on the “Oil wars” in what is now South Sudan. Our Legal Advisor, Ebony Wade, helps you understand the #LundinOilTrial in 🇸🇪, dealing with war crimes during the "Oil wars".

Are you in need of some extra hope for the future of democracy this week? 🧡 Look no further! Here are some of the 150 brave human rights defenders who came to Stockholm last week for Defenders' Days, one of the world's largest conferences for and by human rights defenders.

As part of our joint project, @humanrightswatch has launched the campaign #WithHumanity, urging the EU's border and coast agency Frontex to take action to save lives. Sign the petition today to save lives at sea 👇 @Postkodlott

Book launch tonight! Through six voices—from journalists and activists to artists and writers, inside and outside Cuba—Cubanías shows the daily life under repression and the relentless spirit of resistance. Follow the launch live in Spanish at @olavidebardelibros on Instagram

"In a time when the forces opposing human rights are stronger than ever, we must work together to be a resilient global human rights movement." Chairperson Hanna Gerdes opened our conference #defendersdays, which this week gathers 150 leading human rights defenders in Stockholm.