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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York is offering one scholarship worth £7,300 for the 2025/26 academic year.

Deadline: 15 August 2025, 23:59 BST.

Find out more and apply 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Jul 7

Waleed Abu al-Khair imagined a freer Saudi Arabia and paid with his freedom.

On July 6, he marks 11 years in prison for defending human rights.

He’s the last of the 2018 #RightLivelihood Laureates still jailed.

We join @alqst.bsky.social and more to demand #FreeWaleed!

Waleed Abu al-Khair has spent 11 years in prison—He’s still Saudi Arabia’s conscience - Right Livelihood

On July 6, 2025, 2018 Right Livelihood Laureate Waleed Abu al-Khair marks 11 years behind bars in Saudi Arabia. He recently spent his 46th birthday in a prison cell. His twelfth in detention. A brilli...

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jul 8

Waleed Abu al-Khair has spent 11 years in jail for defending human rights in Saudi Arabia.

Together with @alqst.bsky.social, @thelawsociety.bsky.social, @rightlivelihood.org and @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social, we call for his immediate release. Read our statement 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 18

From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport

📆Thursday 10 July 2025
🕕3pm-4.30pm
📍York Explore Library & online

Register online 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...

From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport

This talk explores how we can achieve accessible and inclusive urban transport, drawing on both South African policy implementation experiences and local advocacy efforts in York.

www.york.ac.uk

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York is offering one scholarship worth £7,300 for the 2025/26 academic year.

Deadline: 15 August 2025, 23:59 BST.

Find out more and apply 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us in celebration of World Environment Day 2025!

Our shared initiative with Mindanao Climate Justice focuses on the deeper structural dimensions of climate injustice, particularly in Mindanao, a region grappling with extractivism, militarization, displacement, and shrinking civic spaces.

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 18

From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport

📆Thursday 10 July 2025
🕕3pm-4.30pm
📍York Explore Library & online

Register online 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...

From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport

This talk explores how we can achieve accessible and inclusive urban transport, drawing on both South African policy implementation experiences and local advocacy efforts in York.

www.york.ac.uk

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 13

We hope you can join us for this evening of exchange, reflection, and solidarity. Register online at forms.gle/uwPpF7KuykXH...

Should you have questions or wish to confirm participation, feel free to reach out to MCJ at
[email protected]

MCJ World Environment Day 2025

In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, we are honored to invite you and your institution to participate in an international online gathering entitled: “Grounded in Mindanao: Youth Voices and Gl...

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 13

We believe this space will be of interest to scholars, students, and practitioners committed to environmental governance, sustainability, and human rights. Your participation will help strengthen much-needed dialogue between academic institutions and frontline climate
Advocates.

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us in celebration of World Environment Day 2025!

Our shared initiative with Mindanao Climate Justice focuses on the deeper structural dimensions of climate injustice, particularly in Mindanao, a region grappling with extractivism, militarization, displacement, and shrinking civic spaces.

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 30

Join our campaign.

1. Sign our petition chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
2. Share our campaign and petition
3. Follow our social media platforms to stay updated.

#FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic
@alqst.bsky.social

Sign the Petition

Petition to Release Waleed Abu al-Khair

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 30

“Even if you are not an activist — your positive words can strengthen someone’s patience in prison.”

Waleed Abu al-Khair reminds us: You don’t need to be a lawyer or a campaigner to support human rights.

Your words matter. Use them to demand his release.

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 23

Help us campaign for the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair:

1. Sign our petition chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
2. Share our campaign and petition
3. Follow our social media platforms to stay updated.

Sign the Petition

Petition to Release Waleed Abu al-Khair

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 23

No one is too small to make a positive change. Help protect human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Sign our petition today. #FreeWaleed ✌️

#FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic

An image of Waleed behind bars holding up a peace sign. Above the image, text reads: "Waleed has endured over a decade of arbitrary detention for his peaceful human rights work, and is still facing harsh conditions including solitary confinement, sleep deprivation, and inadequate medical care."

A bold red banner with yellow text reads "ARTICLE 11 DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS". The banner is bordered top and bottom with barbed wire, all set against a bright yellow background.

Text against a solid yellow background reads: "Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to the lawful exercise of his or her occupation or profession. Everyone who, as a result of his or her profession, can affect the human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of others should respect those rights and freedoms and comply with relevant national and international standards of occupational and professional conduct or ethics."

A vibrant red banner with yellow text reads "JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED." The banner is framed by strands of barbed wire above and below. Below the banner, against a yellow background, dark blue text states, "Join the fight against arbitrary detainment." At the very bottom, in smaller dark blue text, it says, "For more information, visit https://alqst.org/en".

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 16

Help us campaign for the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair:

1. Sign our petition chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
2. Share our campaign and petition
3. Follow our social media platforms to stay updated.

#FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic
@alqst.bsky.social

Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 16

We should all take inspiration from Waleed’s positivity despite his continued detention. Let us not forget that everyone has the fundamental right to defend human rights. Stand with us in calling for his immediate release and sign our petition now. #FreeWaleed

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 9

Help us campaign for the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair:

1. Sign our petition chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
2. Share our campaign and petition
3. Follow our social media platforms to stay updated.

#FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic @alqst.bsky.social

Sign the Petition

Petition to Release Waleed Abu al-Khair

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 9

Waleed’s detention is a direct violation of his right to peacefully express his views and defend human rights. His case highlights the harsh realities faced by many human rights defenders who are targeted for their advocacy.

For many HRDs, the cost of standing up for justice is often their freedom.

Graphic with the text "JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED. Join the fight against arbitrary detainment. For more information, visit https://alqst.org/en"

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · May 9

Waleed Abu al-Khair, a courageous human rights lawyer, has been arbitrarily detained and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was imprisoned for defending activists, advocating for reforms, and speaking out against human rights violations in Saudi Arabia.

Image of Waleed Abu al-Khair with the text "Waleed has endured over a decade of arbitrary detainment for his peaceful human rights work, facing harsh conditions including solitary confinement, sleep deprivation, and inadequate medical care."

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Apr 28

The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities

8 May 2025, 6pm GMT
K/122 Kings Manor & online

Join us for this year's York Human Rights City Network annual lecture.

Further details are available on our website 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...

Poster advertising the event, containing the following text:

In this lecture, Professor Ann Skelton will examine the history of child protest, outlining their rights to assembly and association under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Apr 28

The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities

8 May 2025, 6pm GMT
K/122 Kings Manor & online

Join us for this year's York Human Rights City Network annual lecture.

Further details are available on our website 👇

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...

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Department of Politics and International Relations @uoypolitics.bsky.social · Apr 28

Weds 30 April 2025 from 11am - 1pm (UK Time) register for our Discover International Politics online event

MA International Relations
MA International Politics Economy
MA Applied Human Rights
MA Global Development Politics
MA Peace and Conflict Studies courses.

Register here: tinyurl.com/585pr38z

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Mar 17

📆8 May 2025
🕕6PM BST

For York Human Rights City Network's annual lecture, join Professor Anne Skelton as she discusses the history of child protest and examines how human rights cities can enable children and young people to exercise their right to peaceful protest.

www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...

The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities

For their annual lecture, York Human Rights City Network welcomes Professor Ann Skelton, who joins us to examine the historical and contemporary role of child protestors, advocating for cities to supp...

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Apr 25

Here's what you can do:
Sign our petition chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
Share our campaign and petition
Follow our social media platforms to stay updated

#FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic

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What can you do?
1. Sign our petition
2. Share our campaign
3. Follow the campaign on our social media

Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · Apr 25

In his last interview prior to his arrest, Waleed is aware that his detainment is imminent–a harrowing reminder to us all that freedom is often fragile for human rights defenders, and justice delayed is justice denied.

Do you want to help us campaign for the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair?

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