Editorial: ISHR Newsletter April 2025 – Navigating a World in Crisis
Dear members, partners and friends of the International Society for Human Rights, as we release the April 2025 edition of our newsletter, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the global human rights landscape.
Global: ISHR Mourns President of the Russian Section, Vladimir Novitsky
The President of the Russian section of the ISHR, lawyer Vladimir Mikhailovich Novitsky, died suddenly and unexpectedly in the night of April 3 to 4, 2025.
Somalia: Horn of Africa on the Edge
The Horn of Africa is on the verge of a volatile proxy conflict that could alter borders, undermine international law, and trigger severe human rights abuses throughout the region.
Switzerland: Annual General Meeting 2025 of ISHR Switzerland
The Swiss section of the ISHR held its annual meeting in Biel on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Ukraine: Beyond the Screen; How Displaced Women Are Redefining Human Rights Advocacy through Social Media
Report of the Ukrainian ISHR-Section (Information and Analysis Center/IAC-ISHR Ukraine) on the project “Supporting Women Media Actors.”
Armenia: Voices of Displacement from Artsakh
The booklet was prepared by the ISHR Armenia NGO within the framework of the international project “Training of Media Actors”.
Uganda: We Sound the Drum of Freedom
From a land of red dust and breathtaking sunrise The source of the Nile whose endless tail carves unending stories of resilience and hope
Global: ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025
In a world where the digital scenery continues to evolve, so too does the potential for advocacy.
Ghana: Road Carnage and the State of African Roads
“Road safety is not just about protecting people’s lives; it is about protecting their rights. The right to life, security, and dignity should not be compromised by preventable accidents.”
Uzbekistan: The Republic of Karakalpakstan and the 2022 Unrest
The Republic of Karakalpakstan, a sovereign democratic republic within Uzbekistan, occupies a significant portion of the country’s northwestern territory.
South Sudan: “She Was Born in July”
She was born in July 2011 young, crowned in the colors of her own making.
East Africa: Military Democracy and the New World Order
This article is a condensed excerpt from a comprehensive paper authored by an affiliated expert of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR). The full paper delves deeper into the subject matter and presents a thorough analysis based on extensive research and expertise.
Ukraine: Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners in Russian-Occupied Territories
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, reports have emerged of thousands of Ukrainian civilians detained in Russian-occupied territories.
Global: ISHR International Council Meeting Report
The International Council Meeting of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) was convened in Bonn, Germany, on Sunday, 30th March 2025 at 2:30 PM CET.
Uganda: I love drums
I carry this experience with me — like a rhythm learned by heart. The ISHR Council Meeting was more than just a professional milestone; it was a call to action, a reminder that change needs every voice, every drum.
Global: Inside the Winning Campaign
Lorraine Aguti Esq. Reflects on Her Victory in the ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025
Global: Become an Individual Member of ISHR
Becoming an individual member of the ISHR means actively participating in the global effort to protect and promote human rights.
