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Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition
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The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD-IC) is a transnational, intersectional feminist coalition of women human rights defenders, feminists, trans and non-binary activists and organisations, and their allies.
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On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, WHRDIC is relaunching the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign for its third year. #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho

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At a hearing on 21 August 2025, the Specialised Criminal Court overturned fitness instructor Manahel Al-Otaibi’s 11-year jail term but handed down a new five-year sentence.

#FreeManahel #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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December 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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In May 2025, Ruth López was arbitrarily detained in a process described by international organizations as political retaliation. Amnesty International declared her a “prisoner of conscience.”

#FreeRuth #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #HaveDecency
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December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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On Aug 13, 2025, police illegally raided Yolanda González’s home and took her into custody. On December 1, 2025, the Nicaraguan regime replaced prison with alternative forms of detention

#FreeYolanda #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #SetThemFree
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December 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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On 9 April 2020, Gulfisha Fatima was arrested for allegedly leading an anti–Citizenship Amendment Act protest in Delhi. Since then, Gulfisha has remained imprisoned in a pending conspiracy case

#FreeGulfisha #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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December 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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In 2021 Chow Hang-tung was arrested and charged with “inciting subversion,” a charge often used against activists and dissidents in Hong Kong. Chow Hang-tung is a human rights advocate.

#FreeHungTung #邹幸彤#FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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December 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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In December 2023, the Specialised Criminal Court of First Instance issued a discretionary death penalty against Fatima Saleh Al-Arwali on arbitrary charges. Her case remains ongoing.

#FreeFatima #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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December 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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In 2023, Marfa Rabkova was sentenced to 14 years and 9 months in prison. She was found guilty of violating ten articles of the Criminal Code for allegedly organizing criminal groups and inciting mass riots.

#FreeMarfa #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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In 2022, Golrokh Iraee was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison on the charge of "gathering and colluding against national security" and producing "propaganda against the state."

#FreeGolrokh #FreeWHRDs  #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Today we celebrate the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. WHRDs are women who defend human rights as well as individuals of all genders who advocate for women's rights and issues related to gender and sexuality. #WHRDDay
November 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Marwa Arafa has been arbitrarily detained since April 20, 2020. Marwa is an Egyptian woman human rights defender and translator who supported families of detainees.

#FreeMarwa #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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In 2021, Sally was imprisoned. She was tried for trumped up charges of rebellion, falsely accused of being a member of a group involved in a series of ambushes against government troops.

#FreeSally #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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On November 27, 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted its first-ever resolution on women human rights defenders. This was a significant achievement for WHRDIC and #WHRD groups worldwide. The historic document recognises the threats, discrimination, and violence faced by WHRDs.
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Huang Xueqin has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, for ‘inciting subversion of state power’. She is a journalist and #MeToo movement advocate.

#FreeXueqin #黄雪琴 #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Milagro Sala was arrested in 2016 on alleged charges of fraud and criminal conspiracy. Activists believe she was jailed for leading anti-government protests. 

#FreeMilagro #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Sharifeh Mohammadi was sentenced to death in 2024. Arrested in 2023, she was denied access to legal representation and subjected to torture and intimidation.

#FreeSharifeh #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho
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November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, WHRDIC is relaunching the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign for its third year. #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho

More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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The WHRDIC is honored to be part of the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 which will take place on December 4. Register at bit.ly/AltExpo4 and show your support for women human rights defenders.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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📙 The report is based on fifteen interviews with activist groups led by women and trans people working from a feminist perspective in six countries where closing space is a pressing reality: #China, #Egypt, #India, #Russian_Federation, #Turkiye and #Uganda.

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November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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📙 This publication has reviewed 40 politically significant strikes in the past in various parts of the world, and reflected on what lessons the peoples’ movements can take forward for future political actions.

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November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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📙 Dedicated to the strong women behind bars in #Saudi_Arabia, those who have challenged the status quo in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman.
You can find report on WHRDIC Knowledge Hub 👇
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November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Amnesty International calls on states to recognize the legitimate and essential role of all defenders working on the right to abortion, to respect and protect them, and to fulfil their obligations to protect the right to safe and legal abortion for all.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Ms. Marwa has exceeded the legal period of pretrial detention. Her #continued_detention for more than five years constitutes a #violation of the guarantees of justice enshrined in the law.

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October 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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📙 The Urgent Action Funds launched a report that provides insights on prioritizing collective care to mitigate risks and promote the well-being and sustainability of feminist movements.

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October 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Together with allies and partners, we're participating in the "Funding Freedom, Composting Aid: Growing Our Own Futures" conference on Oct 19-21, 2025 in Bangkok.
October 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Amnesty International's report highlights the work, achievements and proposals of human rights defenders that are key actors in providing concrete responses to the serious challenges posed by the climate crisis across the Americas and beyond 👇👇👇
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October 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM