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Great news! ✨ Every donation you make using this link will be matched, meaning your impact is instantly doubled. Thanks to the generosity of the Z Zurich Foundation, your contribution goes twice as far.

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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. 🫶

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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. ✊

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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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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
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UN Reform: States must resist drastic cuts to human rights during hasty budget talks

The draft proposals threaten to gut the UN’s capacity to respond to escalating human rights crises, and cuts to the human rights pillar risk turning reform into retreat.

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UN Reform: States must resist drastic cuts to human rights during hasty budget talks - ISHR
As States start negotiating a reduced budget for the United Nations (UN) in 2026, draft proposals pose a grave risk for the UN’s ability to respond to
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December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Build networks, learn from experts, hone advocacy skills, exchange experiences from around the globe, and get an energy boost from 10 weeks spent online and in-person with other #HRDs as committed as you. Apply now for #HRDAP26! ✊

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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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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Today is International Human Solidarity Day! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Your donation supports human rights defenders' fights, strengthening a collective action to bring community-driven solutions on the global stage. Will you help keep the spark going? ✨

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December 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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💙 We’ve reached 66% of our goal! 🙌 Thank you! Your generosity helps defenders continue their life-changing work, and every contribution brings us closer to our goal.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Today, we celebrate #MigrantsDay.

2025 Theme➡️My Great Story: Cultures and Development

This year’s theme highlights how human mobility drives growth, enriches societies, and helps communities connect, adapt, and support one another.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day
International Migrants Day | United Nations
International Migrants Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration. The United Nations is actively playing a catalyst role in this area, with the aim of creating more dialogues and interactions within countries and regions, as well as propelling experience exchange and collaboration opportunities.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨 Opportunity alert! 🚨 #HRDAP26 focuses on racial justice & democratic backsliding, equipping defenders to use the UN human rights system strategically. Interested? Apply by 15 January!

https://ow.ly/YzBB50XHrxE
HRDAP 2026: Apply for ISHR’s training for defenders resisting democratic backsliding and advancing racial justice - ISHR
For the last 10 years, this flagship training has equipped human rights defenders with the knowledge and skills to integrate the UN human rights system into
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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NEW! Our Activist Guide to the Declaration +25 is out. If you're a human rights defender, this is a must-read! #Right2DefendRights

https://ishr.ch/defenders-toolbox/resources/activist-guide-to-the-declaration-25/
Activist Guide to the Declaration +25 - ISHR
The Declaration+25 was launched in June 2024. It is grounded in international law and supplements the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. Together, they
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM