Who defends Human Rights?

A human rights defender is a person who, individually or with others, acts to promote or protect our rights peacefully.

Human Rights defenders in action

Watch our video to learn more about how everyday people are working to protect human rights around the globe.

Real Defenders, Real Stories

Meet people around the globe who are taking a stand to defend human rights and send them a message of solidarity.

Agnes Kharshiing
Agnes Kharshiing Environment
Asan Juma
Asan Juma LGBTI+ Rights
Feliciano Reyna
Feliciano Reyna Health
Francisca Ramírez
Francisca Ramírez Access to Land
Gennady Fedynich
Gennady Fedynich Labor Rights
Helena Maleno
Helena Maleno People On The Move
Mohammad Habibi
Mohammad Habibi Education
Seham Osman
Seham Osman Indigenous Peoples' Rights
The Fishermen from El Estor
The Fishermen from El Estor Indigenous Peoples' Rights
The Oddar Meanchey Community
The Oddar Meanchey Community Community

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