Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) The ISHR represents a network of grassroots human rights defenders in over 30 countries worldwide. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ishr.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Ambassadors: Strengthening Youth Voices: Lessons from The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR)](https://ishr.org/ambassadors-strengthening-youth-voices-lessons-from-the-international-society-for-human-rights-ishr/) - The ISHR recently launched the ambassadors program to have a network of young human rights-oriented persons who champion the ideals of ISHR in their societies. The fruits of this initiative were starkly seen in the recent Twitter space organized by the ISHR under the topic; Young People in Human Rights Defense. - [IGFM Wittlich’s 600th aid convoy: help from person to person](https://ishr.org/igfm-wittlichs-600th-aid-convoy-help-from-person-to-person/) - The Wittlich branch of the International Society for Human Rights has reached a special milestone with the loading of its 600th humanitarian aid consignment. - [Indigenous peoples in the Pacific are increasingly under threat](https://ishr.org/indigenous-peoples-in-the-pacific-are-increasingly-under-threat/) - Schirrmacher learns about the situation of Indigenous Peoples from the High Chief of Savusavu and other leaders across the Pacific - [54th Annual Conference of the ISHR](https://ishr.org/54th-annual-conference-of-the-ishr/) - The 54th ISHR Conference in Bonn addresses global human rights, country reports, and organizational updates. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Anastasiya Aleksejewa](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-anastasiya-aleksejewa/) - Anastasiya Alekseyeva reflects on human rights, court monitoring, and community support in wartime Ukraine. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Dmytro Lubinets](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-dmytro-lubinets/) - Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights, reports by video at the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR in Bonn in April 2026 on the systematic and widespread violations committed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. - [Kazakhstan must stop extradition of Russian activists](https://ishr.org/kazakhstan-stop-extradition-russian-activists/) - The cases of Julia Emelianova and Mansur Movlaev test Kazakhstan’s commitment to human rights, refugee protection and non-refoulement. - [Between Protection and Extradition](https://ishr.org/between-protection-and-extradition/) - ISHR urges Kazakhstan to stop the extradition of Julia Emelianova and Mansur Movlaev, who face imprisonment, torture and disappearance in Russia. - [What Can Germany Do to Help Prevent a Chinese Attack on Taiwan?](https://ishr.org/what-can-germany-do-to-help-prevent-a-chinese-attack-on-taiwan/) - ISHR German Section Board Member Michael Leh argues that Germany must strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence, reduce dependence on China and deepen ties with its democracy. - [Unwavering Moral Courage](https://ishr.org/unwavering-moral-courage/) - At a ceremony in Leipzig, journalist Zhang Zhan and pastor Roland Kühne received the Liu Xiaobo Human Rights Prize for defending human rights. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Oleksandra Matviichuk](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-oleksandra-matviichuk/) - Human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk urges the world to put human lives first in Ukraine peace talks. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Dr. Enver Tohti](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-enver-tohti/) - Uncovering forced organ harvesting in China: from airport signs in Urumqi to medical journal admissions. Discover the shocking scale of the trade. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Mikola Dziadok](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-mikola-dziadok/) - Exiled activist Mikola Dziadok exposes Lukashenko's systemic repression in Belarus and calls for unified European support. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Kevin Lick](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-kevin-lick/) - Speech from the 2026 Annual Assembly on political prisoners, Russian propaganda, and surviving a labor camp. - [Annual Conference 2026 – José Daniel Ferrer](https://ishr.org/annual-meeting-2026-jose-daniel-ferrer/) - Speech by José Daniel Ferrer on Cuba's crisis, political prisoners, and the urgent need for democracy. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Thomas Rachel](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026-thomas-rachel/) - Thomas Rachel speaks at the 2026 ISHR Conference about the universal human right to religious freedom. - [Annual Conference 2026 – Haleh Hosseini Ramandi](https://ishr.org/annual-conference-2026haleh-hosseini-ramandi/) - Lecture at the Annual General MeetiLecture at the Annual General Meeting by Haleh Hosseini Ramandi, who is a women’s rights activist with roots in Tehran and has lived in Germany for many years. - [Belarus: ISHR at the Letucień Festival in Kraków: €230 raised for Aliaksandra Pulinovich](https://ishr.org/belarus-ishr-at-the-letucien-festival-in-krakow/) - ISHR raised €230 for Aliaksandra Pulinovich at Kraków’s Letucień Festival while highlighting the cases of Belarusian political prisoners. - [Ukraine: ‘The horror in my house’](https://ishr.org/ukraine-the-horror-in-my-house/) - After a Russian victory, there will be no Ukrainian people left - [Sokal, Odessa, and Kharkiv](https://ishr.org/sokal-odessa-and-kharkiv/) - 23rd ISHR Humanitarian Aid Transport to Ukraine: Sokal, Odessa, Kharkiv - [Ukraine: Continuous Abductions of People by Russian Army](https://ishr.org/ukraine-continuous-abductions-of-people-by-russian-army/) - According to the Ukrainian human rights commissioner, 14,000 civilians have been abducted by the Russian army. - [Ukraine: Civilian Hostages and Humanitarian Assistance – ISHR Efforts in 2025](https://ishr.org/ukraine-civilian-hostages-and-humanitarian-assistance-ishr-efforts-in-2025/) - Abducted Ukrainian Civilians Need Advocates - [Ukraine: Ukrainians in need in their own country](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ukrainians-in-need-in-their-own-country/) - Reduction of UN aid in war-torn areas with noticeable consequences - [Ukraine: The Russian bombing terror is exhausting the civilian population](https://ishr.org/ukraine-the-russian-bombing-terror-is-exhausting-the-civilian-population/) - The Russian attacks during the coldest time of the year have left their mark on the civilian population in Ukraine. - [Belarus: Tightening Of The Law On Religion](https://ishr.org/belarus-tightening-of-the-law-on-religion/) - A new, stricter law on religion was published in Belarus on 5 January and is due to come into force on 5 July. - [Lithuania/Belarus: Belarusian refugees in Lithuania in need](https://ishr.org/lithuania-belarus-belarusian-refugees-in-lithuania-in-need/) - These people are threatened with imprisonment in Belarus and with deportation in Lithuania. - [Belarus: Another priest behind bars](https://ishr.org/belarus-another-priest-behind-bars/) - Dictator Alexander Lukashenko pardoned the two religious brothers, Henrikh Okolotovich and Andrzej Juchniewicz. - [ISHR President meets the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Germany](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-meets-the-representative-of-the-kurdistan-regional-government-in-germany/) - Thomas Schirrmacher met in Berlin with Dilshad Barzani, the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Germany, at his office near the German Bundestag for an in-depth discussion. - [ISHR President Participates in European Union Reception in Timor-Leste and Meets President José Ramos-Horta](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-participates-in-european-union-reception-in-timor-leste-and-meets-president-jose-ramos-horta/) - The President of the ISHR participated in an official reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Timor-Leste on the occasion of the “Celebrating Europe” reception in Dili, Timor-Leste. - [Universal Rights 2.0](https://ishr.org/universal-rights-2-0/) - Matthew Daniels, Thomas Schirrmacher, Matthias K. Boehning. Universal Rights 2.0: Educating a Digital Generation to Advance Universal Rights. ISHR Global Issues Series, Vol. 3. Culture and Science Publishing: Bonn, 2026. 148 pp. ISBN 978-3-86269-341-2. - [China/Tibet: Call for joint protest against new law](https://ishr.org/china-tibet-call-for-joint-protest-against-new-law/) - Parliamentarians from the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have called for Europe-wide condemnation of China’s “Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress” at a conference. - [Pakistan/Egypt: Forced marriages of girls from minority groups](https://ishr.org/pakistan-egypt-forced-marriages-of-girls-from-minority-groups/) - Professor Thomas Schirrmacher, President of the International Council of the ISHR, has denounced the frequent toleration of forced and child marriages by Pakistani authorities in a statement. - [Syria: Minorities are waiting for accountability, security and equal rights](https://ishr.org/syria-minorities-are-waiting-for-accountability-security-and-equal-rights/) - A year and a half after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, religious minorities are still waiting for equality and the rule of law. - [Vietnam: Christian imprisoned after changing his church](https://ishr.org/vietnam-christian-imprisoned-after-changing-his-church/) - Y Tup Knul has been named as “Prisoner of the Month July 2026”. They are calling for action on behalf of the 56-year-old. - [China: Raid on house church](https://ishr.org/china-raid-on-house-church/) - On June 14, 2026, the communist authorities of the People’s Republic of China conducted a large-scale raid against the Early Rain Covenant Church. - [Cuba: Press conference in Berlin](https://ishr.org/cuba-press-conference-in-berlin/) - On 27 May 2026, former political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer was in Berlin. - [Armenia: Anatomy of Manipulation](https://ishr.org/armenia-anatomy-of-manipulation/) - The 2026 Election in Light of the Facts - [Hongkong: Jimmy Lai Is Not Yet Free](https://ishr.org/hongkong-jimmy-lai-is-not-yet-free/) - Trump Failed to Secure the Release of the Hong Kong Media Entrepreneur during his visit to Beijing – The Release of Pastor Jin appears possible - [The abduction and forced marriage of girls as a weapon against minorities](https://ishr.org/the-abduction-and-forced-marriage-of-girls-as-a-weapon-against-minorities/) - Statement by Thomas Schirrmacher: The abduction and forced marriage of girls as a weapon against religious and ethnic minorities - [Ukraine: ISHR observes court proceedings](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ishr-observes-court-proceedings/) - Fair proceedings despite the war - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter May 2026](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-may-2026/) - Human rights work today is unfolding in a world undergoing profound transformation. - [Bangladesh: Rising Mob Violence Signals Alarming Human Rights Trends](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-rising-mob-violence-signals-alarming-human-rights-trends/) - The recent human rights statistics published by MSF have become a matter of serious concern regarding the overall human rights situation in Bangladesh. - [Bangladesh: ISHR Brief, Human Rights Situation – April 2026](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-ishr-brief-human-rights-situation-april-2026/) - The human rights landscape in Bangladesh throughout April 2026 has become increasingly precarious, primarily due to a disturbing surge in mob violence and vigilantism. - [ISHR: Newsletter May 2026](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-may-2026/) - Human rights work today is unfolding in a world undergoing profound transformation. - [China: House church co-founder released from prison](https://ishr.org/china-house-church-co-founder-released-from-prison/) - Zhang Chunlei, co-founder of an evangelical house church, was released on March 16, 2026, after serving a five-year prison sentence. - [Pakistan: A Christian has been behind bars for years for alleged blasphemy](https://ishr.org/pakistan-a-christian-has-been-behind-bars-for-years-for-alleged-blasphemy/) - The ISHR and the Evangelical News Agency IDEA have named Pakistani Christian Imran Rehman their “Prisoner of the Month” for April 2026. - [Pakistan: Unknown assailant shoots Ahmadi](https://ishr.org/pakistan-unknown-assailant-shoots-ahmadi/) - Structural persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat continues - [Bangladesh: A Worrying Turn in Human Rights](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-a-worrying-turn-in-human-rights/) - Concerns about humanrights conditions in Bangladesh are not new, yet recent developments indicate that the problem is deepening and becoming more complex. - [‘Russian society is atomized’](https://ishr.org/russian-society-is-atomized/) - Russia is home to members of various indigenous peoples. For example, the Itelmen in Kamchatka. Itelmen human rights activist Dmitry Berezhkov, who lives in exile in Norway, explains how they are oppressed in Vladimir Putin’s empire. - [Bangladesh: Arrest Over Online Satire Sparks Debate on Civil Liberties](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-arrest-over-online-satire-sparks-debate-on-civil-liberties/) - We express our deep concern over the recent arrest of a Facebook user in Bangladesh for allegedly sharing a satirical cartoon on social media. - [Pakistan: The third generation is already toiling like slaves](https://ishr.org/pakistan-the-third-generation-is-already-toiling-like-slaves/) - Even the grandfather of 15-year-old Sania fell into debt bondage - [Iraq: Promoting skilled workers and the willingness to stay](https://ishr.org/iraq-promoting-skilled-workers-and-the-willingness-to-stay/) - Subaz Ali is a doctor because the ISHR enabled her to study medicine - [Worldwide: “Chain of Lights for Persecuted Christians” in Hamburg receives award](https://ishr.org/worldwide-chain-of-lights-for-persecuted-christians-in-hamburg-receives-award/) - Foundation honours initiative with “Stephanus Special Prize 2026” - [Bangladesh: International Workers’ Day](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-international-workers-day/) - On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, I write as the Bangladesh representative of the ISHR to reflect on the state of labour in our nation. - [Russia: Political prisoners. Our mission: To remember, to warn, to help](https://ishr.org/russia-political-prisoners-our-mission-to-remember-to-warn-to-help/) - According to information from OVD-Info, the only remaining human rights organization operating underground in Russia, approximately 1,400 to 1,700 people are currently imprisoned for political reasons. - [Bangladesh: Children at Risk over Measles Outbreak and the Failure of Public Health Accountability](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-children-at-risk-over-measles-outbreak-and-the-failure-of-public-health-accountability/) - The ISHR expresses its profound concern over the alarming resurgence of measles across Bangladesh in 2026, which has already resulted in significant loss of young lives and exposed deep vulnerabilities within the national public health system. - [Nigeria: Largely unnoticed, the killing of Christians continues](https://ishr.org/nigeria-largely-unnoticed-the-killing-of-christians-continues/) - The ISHR helps survivors - [Pakistan: Christian girls are forced to convert to Islam](https://ishr.org/pakistan-christian-girls-are-forced-to-convert-to-islam/) - Courts legitimise abuse of minors - [Cuba: Poverty, Hunger and Repression on Independence Anniversary](https://ishr.org/cuba-poverty-hunger-and-repression-on-independence-anniversary/) - ISHR demands the immediate release of over 1,200 political prisoners in Cuba - [Belarus: Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners](https://ishr.org/belarus-day-of-solidarity-with-political-prisoners/) - Over 840 Political Prisoners – Regime Practices Nuclear Warfare: ISHR demands the immediate release of all political prisoners - [Bangladesh: Growing Crisis of Violence, Impunity, and Insecurity](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-growing-crisis-of-violence-impunity-and-insecurity/) - The ISHR Bangladesh expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in violent crimes and human rights violations across the country during the first four months of 2026. - [Bangladesh: Endangered Childhood](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-endangered-childhood/) - The Grim Reality of Child Rape-Murder, Male Sodomy in Residential Madrasas, and the Human Rights Crisis - [Schirrmacher promotes interfaith dialogue and human brotherhood in Abu Dhabi](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-promotes-interfaith-dialogue-and-human-brotherhood-in-abu-dhabi/) - The President of the International Society for Human Rights held a series of high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi covering the fields of academia, politics and religion. - [Conference in EU Parliament against Muslim Brotherhood featured Imam Twahidi](https://ishr.org/conference-in-eu-parliament-against-muslim-brotherhood-featured-imam-twahidi/) - A high-level conference titled “Safeguarding Europe: Exposing the Growing Threat of the Muslim Brotherhood” was convened at the European Parliament. - [Tribute to Monsignore Professor Obiora Francis Ike on his 70th birthday](https://ishr.org/tribute-to-monsignore-professor-obiora-francis-ike-on-his-70th-birthday/) - Tribute by ISHR President Thomas Paul Schirrmacher - [Pakistan: When Piety Becomes a Crime](https://ishr.org/pakistan-when-piety-becomes-a-crime/) - The Case of Mubarak Ahmad Saani - [China: Famous house church in the crosshairs of the state](https://ishr.org/china-famous-house-church-in-the-crosshairs-of-the-state/) - The communist leadership in the People’s Republic of China is currently cracking down on the internationally renowned Calvinist house church “Early Rain Bund” in the city of Chengdu. - [Iran: Christian arrested after deportation from Turkey](https://ishr.org/iran-christian-arrested-after-deportation-from-turkey/) - The ISHR and the Evangelical News Agency IDEA have named Iranian Christian Mehran Shamloui their “Prisoner of the Month for February 2026.” - [Vietnam: Christian imprisoned for allegedly endangering national unity](https://ishr.org/vietnam-christian-imprisoned-for-allegedly-endangering-national-unity/) - The ISHR and the Evangelical News Agency IDEA have named Nay Y Blang, a Protestant Christian from Vietnam, as their “Prisoner of the Month for May 2024.” - [Armenia/Nagorno-Karabakh: Award ceremony focuses attention on displaced Armenians](https://ishr.org/armenia-nagorno-karabakh-award-ceremony-focuses-attention-on-displaced-armenians/) - The Stephanus Foundation for Persecuted Christians honored Gegham at a ceremony during the ISHR annual meeting on April 20th in Bonn. - [Nigeria: “Silent genocide” against Christians continues](https://ishr.org/nigeria-silent-genocide-against-christians-continues/) - In mid-April, Christians in Nigeria once again fell victim to violent attacks. - [Russia: Kevin Lick, 20 years old, former political prisoner Arsenij Turbin, Jegor Balaseikin and other young prisoners still need our support](https://ishr.org/russia-kevin-lick-20-years-old-former-political-prisoner-arsenij-turbin-jegor-balaseikin-and-other-young-prisoners-still-need-our-support/) - “It won’t be easy for you here!” That’s how the director of the Velsk penal colony in northwestern Russia greeted Kevin Lick when he began his prison sentence. - [Pakistan: Gratitude for liberation](https://ishr.org/pakistan-gratitude-for-liberation/) - “Good news: Javed Masih and his family are deeply grateful and happy as they have finally been freed from debt bondage.” - [Lebanon: Solidarity with the weakest in times of war](https://ishr.org/lebanon-solidarity-with-the-weakest-in-times-of-war/) - Fear of the future has returned to Lebanon, a country that was once predominantly Christian and prosperous. - [Russia: No mercy for female opponents of the war in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/russia-no-mercy-for-female-opponents-of-the-war-in-ukraine/) - Opposing Russia’s war against Ukraine requires great courage in the face of impending political persecution. But anyone who provides even the smallest amount of financial aid to Ukrainians faces legal proceedings and accusations of “high treason.” - [Syria: Maher should be able to see again](https://ishr.org/syria-maher-should-be-able-to-see-again/) - In December, ISHR member Dieter Dombrowski visited Syria and met 14-year-old Maher Hussein Al-Bustani from Homs, a victim of the Assad regime. - [Nigeria: Dramatic consequences of jihadist terror—Survivors of robberies and kidnappings need our help](https://ishr.org/nigeria-dramatic-consequences-of-jihadist-terror-survivors-of-robberies-and-kidnappings-need-our-help/) - “Just recently, an employee was kidnapped not far from here; he was on his way to another city, about an hour’s drive north of Enugu. A group of 20 people was also kidnapped nearby ,” - [Ukraine: Protecting human rights in these difficult times is not a formality](https://ishr.org/ukraine-protecting-human-rights-in-these-difficult-times-is-not-a-formality/) - ISHR monitors anti-corruption proceedings and sets standards - [Syria: The Marists in Aleppo are facing an inferno, but they are holding on](https://ishr.org/syria-the-marists-in-aleppo-are-facing-an-inferno-but-they-are-holding-on/) - Special letter from Aleppo - [Nigeria: Series of violence against Christians continues](https://ishr.org/nigeria-series-of-violence-against-christians-continues/) - Hope for a new beginning - [Iran: Between hope and fear](https://ishr.org/iran-between-hope-and-fear/) - The outcome of the massive protests in Iran remains uncertain at the time of going to press (January 15, 2026). - [Bangladesh: Erosion of Independence](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-erosion-of-independence/) - The Repeal of the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance - [Beirut International Conference on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainability](https://ishr.org/beirut-international-conference-on-intercultural-and-interfaith-dialogue-for-sustainability/) - Upon the special request of the President of Lebanon, the President and the Secretary General of the ISHR participated in the first-ever Beirut International Conference on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainability. - [54th Annual Conference of ISHR](https://ishr.org/54th-annual-conference-of-ishr/) - Europe as a Guarantor of Human Rights and Peace - [Speech marking the 15th anniversary of the “Mission Freedom” safe houses](https://ishr.org/speech-marking-the-15th-anniversary-of-the-mission-freedom-safe-houses/) - Speech against (forced) prostitution: “Women are increasingly being treated as commodities” - [ISHR: Newsletter March 2026](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-march-2026/) - Human Rights in the Age of Upheaval: Defending Freedom in an Increasingly Fragmented World - [ISHR receives the Health:Angel](https://ishr.org/ishr-receives-the-healthangel/) - International human rights organization honored with prestigious medical media award - [President and Secretary General of ISHR visit Kurdistan](https://ishr.org/president-and-secretary-general-of-ishr-visit-kurdistan/) - A report by Matthias Böhning - [70th anniversary of the Conference of European Rabbis in Jerusalem](https://ishr.org/70th-anniversary-of-the-conference-of-european-rabbis-in-jerusalem/) - ISHR President delivered a keynote speech at the celebratory dinner - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter March 2026](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-march-2026/) - Human Rights in the Age of Upheaval: Defending Freedom in an Increasingly Fragmented World - [Eritrea: Priest imprisoned for more than two decades without charge](https://ishr.org/eritrea-priest-imprisoned-for-more-than-two-decades-without-charge/) - The ISHR and the Evangelical News Agency have named Eritrean Orthodox priest Gebremedhin Gebregergis their “Prisoner of the Month” for March 2026. - [Nicaragua: Pastor Released – But Placed Under House Arrest](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-pastor-released-but-placed-under-house-arrest/) - Evangelical pastor Rudy Palacios Vargas, whom the ISHR and IDEA had presented as “Prisoner of the Month for October 2025,” was released on January 10, 2026, along with other political prisoners. - [Nigeria: Dramatic Consequences of Jihadist Terror](https://ishr.org/nigeria-dramatic-consequences-of-jihadist-terror/) - “The African Union strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and violent extremism against the civilian population, especially women and children, as grave violations of human rights and serious threats to peace, security, and stability.” - [North Korea: Abducted Missionary Released from Prison](https://ishr.org/north-korea-abducted-missionary-released-from-prison/) - Christian missionary Jang Moon Seok has been released after eleven years of imprisonment in North Korea. - [“Effective pressure is needed for Jimmy Lai’s release”](https://ishr.org/effective-pressure-is-needed-for-jimmy-lais-release/) - Interview with British human rights activist and Conservative politician Benedict Rogers about the imprisoned Jimmy Lai - [Someone Already Bet on Your Life](https://ishr.org/someone-already-bet-on-your-life/) - How Polymarket Turned Human Lives Into a Gambling Instruction Manual - [Alberto Reyes: The fearless voice](https://ishr.org/alberto-reyes-the-fearless-voice/) - A Cuban priest caught between the pulpit, dissent, and imposed silence - [Four Years of Russia’s Unprovoked War of Aggression Against Ukraine](https://ishr.org/four-years-of-russias-unprovoked-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine/) - The EU must confront the “end of the values-based world order” far more decisively on its own continent. - [Abducted Professor Held in Russia](https://ishr.org/volodymyr-vorovka/) - On 13 December 2022, the Russian military abducted Volodymyr from his home in the village of Tambovka. - [Family Man Abused and Abducted](https://ishr.org/serhiy-sytnyk/) - On 16 March 2022, the Russian military broke into Serhiy’s family home, searched the premises, and confiscated documents and weapons. Serhiy and his neighbour Volodymyr, were bound and detained. - [Village Hero Abducted without Cause](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-zaporozhets/) - Without providing any explanation, armed Russian soldiers detained Oleksandr, placed him in an armoured personnel carrier, and abducted him to an unknown location. - [Arrested under False Pretences](https://ishr.org/olga-baranevska/) - On 12 August 2024, it became known that criminal proceedings had been initiated against Olga on charges of alleged possession of weapons. - [18 Years’ Imprisonment for Alleged “Terrorism”](https://ishr.org/mark-davydov/) - he was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment on charges of “terrorism” (Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code). - [No Information Following Explosion in Torture Chamber](https://ishr.org/valery-panchuk/) - Valery was abducted by the Russian military on 22 August 2022 in the city of Kakhovka in the Kherson Region. - [No Information on His Fate Since Abduction](https://ishr.org/serhii-yukhnyk/) - Serhii was detained by the Russian military on 27 February 2022 at a checkpoint in the village of Velyka Bilozerka. - [Abducted and His Existence Denied](https://ishr.org/yehor-kysel/) - Yehor was abducted by the Russian military on 2 July 2022. He was held in a local torture chamber in Kherson until 2 September 2022, after which he was taken to Crimea “for trial”. - [Lawyer Threatened and Abducted](https://ishr.org/artur-davehlis/) - After forcing entry into Artur’s flat, the officers detained Artur without explanation and abducted him to an unknown location. - [Iran: Regime Expropriates Shot Protesters](https://ishr.org/iran-regime-expropriates-shot-protesters/) - Thousands killed; arrests and executions now looming - [In the Museum with a Legend](https://ishr.org/in-the-museum-with-a-legend/) - A Personal Obituary for Mart-Olav Niklus by Carmen Jondral-Schuler - [Obituary for Mart-Olav Niklus](https://ishr.org/obituary-for-mart-olav-niklus/) - Hero of the Estonian independence movement - [Ukrainian civilian abducted from his home](https://ishr.org/serhii-spartesnyi/) - On July 18, 2023, Russian military personnel abducted Serhii and illegally searched his apartment. - [Bound and Abducted](https://ishr.org/yaroslav-platonov/) - On March 20, 2022, Russian soldiers arrested Yaroslav and two of his colleagues on the grounds of the EcoSpace Hotel. - [Detained in a penal colony without charge](https://ishr.org/viktor-ponomarenko/) - On March 19, 2022, armed Russian soldiers broke into Viktor’s house. After checking his identification and threatening him with weapons, they took Viktor away. - [Ukrainian in Russian Captivity](https://ishr.org/yaroslav-grokh/) - On March 20, 2022, Russian soldiers broke into Yaroslav’s house. They abducted Yaroslav and two of his relatives and took them to an unknown location. - [Arbitrary Arrest](https://ishr.org/ruslan-panchenko/) - On March 9, 2022, Ruslan was arrested and abducted without cause by Russian soldiers while on his way home. - [Arrested for alleged espionage](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-yarovy/) - On March 2, 2022, Oleksandr was at home with his friends, when Russian soldiers broke into the house, beat Oleksandr and his friends, and then forced Oleksandr into their car and took him to an unknown location. - [Retired Police Officer in Russian Captivity](https://ishr.org/oleh-kotov/) - On the morning of April 23, 2022, men in military uniforms broke into his house, searched it, took all his cell phones and a laptop, put a sack over his head, and took him from the house. - [Starved and tortured with electric shocks](https://ishr.org/andrii-holubiev/) - On April 6, 2022, Andrii was abducted from his apartment by the Russian military. - [Convicted for allegedly finding an explosive device](https://ishr.org/mykhailo-sorokin/) - On June 2, 2023, Mykhailo was arrested by FSB officers at the Izvaryne checkpoint while crossing the border between the Russian Federation and the Luhansk region. - [Partnership for the Protection of Human Rights](https://ishr.org/partnership-for-the-protection-of-human-rights/) - The Ombudsman’s Office signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership between the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and the Information and Analytical Centre of the ISHR. - [Cubans as cannon fodder](https://ishr.org/cubans-as-cannon-fodder/) - ot only North Koreans and Africans, but also thousands of Cubans are fighting for money on Russia’s side in Ukraine - [Fate of the abducted mechanic uncertain](https://ishr.org/serhii-sergeev/) - Before his captivity in Russia, Serhii worked as a mechanic for a company that produces plastic sheeting. Then, his family’s village was occupied by Russian military forces. - [Young Construction Worker Abducted by Russian Military](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-lutsenko/) - Oleksandr was arbitrarily detained by the Russian military on March 19, 2022, in the village of Mykolaivka in the Kyiv Region. - [Ukrainian Driver Abducted](https://ishr.org/vitaliy-gvozdenko/) - On the morning of April 29, 2022, Russian soldiers entered Vitaliy’s apartment, arrested Vitaliy and took him to an unknown location. - [Vitaly Kuznetsov](https://ishr.org/vitaly-kuznetsov/) - Vitaly is an agronomist by profession. Before his Russian imprisonment, he worked as a school bus driver at the Lubomyrivsky Lyceum. - [Viktor Bondarenko](https://ishr.org/viktor-bondarenko/) - Viktor Bondarenko is a priest of the religious organization ‘By grace through faith’ and is also a volunteer and co-founder of the NGO ‘Potok Vosor’. - [Arbitrary Prison Sentence for Ukrainian Woman](https://ishr.org/kateryna-korovina/) - In March 2024, Kateryna was interrogated for several hours by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). - [Ukrainian Tractor Driver Abducted](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-irkha/) - On 12 April 2022, Oleksandr was arrested by the Russian military near his home and taken to a so-called filtration camp in the village of Besymenne. - [Ukrainian Psychiatrist Abducted](https://ishr.org/serhii-cherniaiev/) - Serhii was unlawfully arrested on May 16, 2023, and detained and interrogated for ten days at a local police station. - [Ukrainian Businessman Abducted](https://ishr.org/serhiy-kabakoff/) - Unfortunately, the circumstances of Serhiy’s abduction and detention—like those of thousands of other civilians—remain unknown. - [Ukrainian Gas Supply Specialist Abducted](https://ishr.org/vasyl-maleta/) - On the morning of April 2, 2022, Vasyl Maleta and a friend were delivering dog food. A witness reported that the two men were stopped by Russian soldiers. - [Young Student Abducted Without Cause by FSB Officers](https://ishr.org/artem-kudzhanov/) - Artem is currently being held in Detention Center No. 1 in Luhansk. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against him. - [Lawyer in Russian Captivity](https://ishr.org/dmytro-khrulenko/) - On March 10, 2022, Russian soldiers abducted Dmytro from his home and took him to an initially unknown location. - [Uncertain Fate for Helper in Need](https://ishr.org/roman-ishchenko/) - On April 19, 2022, at dawn, armed and masked Russian soldiers broke into Roman’s apartment and abducted him. For a long time, nothing was known about his whereabouts. - [Uncertain fate for young Ukrainian father](https://ishr.org/maksim-ovcharenko/) - On March 25, 2022, the Russian military opened fire on the car in which Maksim and his friends were traveling near the city of Slavutych. All occupants of the car were captured by the Russian military. - [Student Abducted](https://ishr.org/vladyslav-vidlatskyi/) - Vladyslav and his girlfriend were detained without cause by the Russian military in Melitopol on May 8, 2023. - [Businessman Abducted](https://ishr.org/yurii-kaiov/) - On August 5, 2022, Yurii was arrested by the Russian military during a humanitarian mission while attempting to escape from the occupied village of Skelky. - [Ukrainian taxi driver abducted](https://ishr.org/kirill-moriev/) - Due to his obvious disapproval of Russia, Kirill Moriev was arrested by representatives of the occupying power on 18 August 2022. - [Ukrainian primary school teacher abducted](https://ishr.org/kostiantyn-struk/) - On 14 August 2022, Russian soldiers broke into Kostiantyn’s house and searched the flat for weapons. Under this false pretext, the soldiers stole valuables and money. - [Ukrainian electrician abducted](https://ishr.org/roman-matviichenko/) - Roman Matviichenko was arbitrarily arrested by Russian FSB officers at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant on 12 January 2023 and initially taken to the remand prison in the city of Enerhodar. - [Ukrainian machinist abducted](https://ishr.org/leonid-popov/) - Leonid Popov was abducted by representatives of the Russian FSB in Melitopol on 24 April 2023 because he had photographed military equipment belonging to the Russian occupation forces. - [A Mechanic Arrested](https://ishr.org/stanislav-pashkulskiy/) - Stanislav Pashkulskiy was arrested by Russian soldiers in his flat on 26 July 2022 and taken to an unknown location. - [Sentenced to 14 years in high-security prison for aiding escape from Ukraine](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-borysov/) - Oleksandr Borysov worked in freight and passenger transport and was captured because of his pro-Ukrainian stance. - [Climate Change and Child Education in Bangladesh: A Path to Resilience](https://ishr.org/climate-change-and-child-education-in-bangladesh-a-path-to-resilience/) - Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to human development, particularly in vulnerable regions like Bangladesh. - [ISHR meets with new Chairwoman of the German Bundestag’s Human Rights Committee](https://ishr.org/ishr-meets-with-new-chairwoman-of-the-german-bundestags-human-rights-committee/) - The ISHR President and the ISHR Secretary General met with new Chairwoman of the Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid of the Deu­tsche Bundestag, the German Federal Parliament, Mechthild Heil. - [Russia: Providing timely help before the fall into poverty](https://ishr.org/russia-providing-timely-help-before-the-fall-into-poverty/) - Putin punishes his critics even into the next generation. - [Russia: No rights for Putin’s critics and their families](https://ishr.org/russia-no-rights-for-putins-critics-and-their-families/) - From March 2021 to July 2022, Aleksei Lipzer represented opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died on February 16, 2024, in court as one of four defence attorneys. - [Ukraine: Christmas party under drone attacks and rocket fire](https://ishr.org/ukraine-christmas-party-under-drone-attacks-and-rocket-fire/) - This would be the third Christmas celebration that the ISHR has organised for aid workers and victims of the war. - [Lebanon: Without registration, there is no school, no work, and no housing](https://ishr.org/lebanon-without-registration-there-is-no-school-no-work-and-no-housing/) - Six-year-old Rosalie from Lebanon is inquisitive; she wants to attend school regularly, demonstrate what she has learned, and keep up with her peers. - [Syria: No longer at home in one’s own country?](https://ishr.org/syria-no-longer-at-home-in-ones-own-country/) - Christians in northern Syria in a difficult situation - [Pakistan: Christian family freed from debt bondage](https://ishr.org/pakistan-christian-family-freed-from-debt-bondage/) - A Merry Christmas for eight-year-old Neha for the first time! - [Indian Supreme Court: The anti-conversion law effectively restricts religious freedom](https://ishr.org/indian-supreme-court-the-anti-conversion-law-effectively-restricts-religious-freedom/) - India’s Supreme Court has raised concerns about the constitutionality of certain provisions of the so-called “Anti-Conversion Law” in Uttar Pradesh. - [Pakistan: Rabwah under fire](https://ishr.org/pakistan-rabwah-under-fire/) - A wake-up call for international human rights protection - [Pakistan: Christians acquitted after alleged blasphemy](https://ishr.org/pakistan-christians-acquitted-after-alleged-blasphemy/) - Despite pressure from radical Islamic groups, Pakistani Christian Haroon Shehzad, also known as Haroon Masih, was acquitted of blasphemy charges in court on 8 November 2025. - [North Korea: Missionary behind bars for more than a decade](https://ishr.org/north-korea-missionary-behind-bars-for-more-than-a-decade/) - Kim Jung-wook, a Christian imprisoned in North Korea, as “Prisoner of the Month for December 2025”. - [Syria-Germany: Strengthening cooperation in the field of crisis response](https://ishr.org/syria-germany-strengthening-cooperation-in-the-field-of-crisis-response/) - The Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management discussed with a German delegation ways to strengthen cooperation in the areas of emergency, crisis and disaster response, as well as be­nefiting from German expertise. - [Oleksandr Kurdin](https://ishr.org/oleksandr-kurdin/) - Oleksandr holds a university degree. Before his captivity in Russia, he worked as a technologist. - [Russia: 14-years-old soon in prison for life for alleged sabotage](https://ishr.org/russia-14-year-old-soon-in-prison-for-life-for-alleged-sabotage/) - The ISHR condemns the law passed by the Russian State Duma, which lowers the age of criminal responsibility for “sabotage and terrorist offences” to 14 years. - [National Health Insurance in Uganda: How do you finance a dream?](https://ishr.org/national-health-insurance-in-uganda-how-do-you-finance-a-dream/) - Our motto as a country is couched in hope and service to God. However, the promise of hope has been extinguished continuously by poor governance characterised by corruption, nepotism and poor service delivery. - [In exile: Imprisoned for presidential candidacy](https://ishr.org/cristiana-chamorro-barrios/) - Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was arrested on June 2, 2021, in Managua, Nicaragua, during a police raid involving 200 police officers at her home. - [In exile: Presidential candidate arrested five months before election](https://ishr.org/felix-maradiaga/) - Felix Maradiaga is accused of “high treason, terrorism and supporting international sanctions against the government”. - [In exile: Presidential candidate arrested shortly before election](https://ishr.org/juan-sebastian-chamorro/) - Juan Sebastián Chamorro was arrested on the night of June 7, 2021, when police entered his home without a search warrant. - [In exile: Imprisoned for presidential candidacy](https://ishr.org/miguel-mora/) - Miguel Mora is accused of “committing acts that violated the independence and sovereignty of Nicaragua, called for international interference and called for military intervention.” - [In exile: Placed under house arrest for presidential candidacy](https://ishr.org/noel-vidaurre/) - Noel Vidaurre was until his arrest on July 24, 2021, the presidential candidate of the alliance “Citizens for Freedom”. - [In exile: 13 years in prison for presidential candidacy](https://ishr.org/medardo-mairena/) - Medardo Mairena was a candidate for the presidential election in November 2021, but was forced to abandon his candidacy when he was arrested on 5 July 2021. - [Arrested for presidential candidacy](https://ishr.org/arturo-cruz/) - On June 3, 2021, Arturo Cruz was arrested. The authorities accuse him of an “attack on Nicaraguan society and the rights of the people”. - [Yehven Humeniuk](https://ishr.org/yehven-humeniuk/) - Yevhen Humeniuk is from Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region and is a mechanical engineer by profession. - [Viktor Syrmay](https://ishr.org/viktor-syrmay/) - Viktor Syrmay is from the city of Kherson and worked as a construction worker before his captivity in Russia. - [Volodymyr Androsovich](https://ishr.org/volodymyr-androsovich/) - Before his Russian imprisonment, Volodymyr worked as a school bus driver at Sofiyivsky Lyceum (Sofiyivska municipality, Mykolaiv region). - [Vasiliy Dmytryk](https://ishr.org/vasiliy-dmytryk/) - Vasiliy is a pensioner and lived in the village of Blystawytzja. He was 70 years old at the time of his arrest by the Russian military. - [Serhii Shevchuk](https://ishr.org/serhii-shevchuk/) - Serhii holds a university degree in finance, banking, and insurance. - [Sergiy Tsyhipa](https://ishr.org/sergiy-tsyhipa/) - Serhii holds a university degree in finance, banking, and insurance. - [Rustem Huhuyrk](https://ishr.org/rustem-huhuyrk/) - Rustem is a Crimean Tatar who lived in the Kherson region and worked as a taxi driver. He is married and the father of three children. - [Roman Levitsky](https://ishr.org/roman-levitsky/) - Roman Levitsky is married and worked as a sales technician in a Ukrainian factory before the war. - [Hennadij Sherban](https://ishr.org/hennadij-sherban/) - While in captivity, Hennadij contracted tuberculosis and pancreatitis. He also lost almost all of his hearing. His condition worsens daily. - [Dmytro Katsura](https://ishr.org/dmytro-katsura/) - Before his captivity in Russia, Dmytro worked as a forester. He is married and the father of five minor children. - [Volodymyr Zbukar](https://ishr.org/volodymyr-zbukar/) - Volodymyr is a pensioner. Before retirement, he worked as a driver. He openly maintained his pro-Ukrainian stance during the Russian occupation. - [Mykyta Shkriabin](https://ishr.org/mykyta-shkriabin/) - Mykyta Shkriabin is from the village of Vilkhivka in the Kharkiv region. Before his imprisonment in Russia, he studied at the National Law University. - [Kostiantyn Zinovkin](https://ishr.org/kostiantyn-zinovkin/) - Kostiantyn is an engineer by profession, but has also worked as a dancer abroad. He set up his own metal workshop and wanted to start his own business. - [Anatolii Vaskivskyi](https://ishr.org/anatolii-vaskivskyi/) - Anatolii Vaskivskyi is from the village of Vovchykiv and worked as a construction worker before his captivity in Russia. - [Oleksii Kyselov](https://ishr.org/oleksii-kyselov/) - Volodymyr is a pensioner. Before retirement, he worked as a driver. He openly maintained his pro-Ukrainian stance during the Russian occupation. - [Cuba: Arrested for participating in a peaceful demonstration](https://ishr.org/nelson-caballero-diaz/) - Nelson joined neighbours in a peaceful protest against long-lasting power outages on October 18, 2024. As a result, he was arbitrarily arrested. - [Iran: Kurdish environmental activist victim of state arbitrariness](https://ishr.org/malak-faraj-beygi/) - The well-known Kurdish civil rights activist and activist Malak Faraj-Beygi is primarily involved in the field of climate justice. - [China: “I don’t even know if my father is still alive”](https://ishr.org/ilham-tohti/) - Ilham Tohti is believed to have been detained in the No. 1 Prison in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region, since December 12, 2014. - [An Impunity Crisis: The Deadly Surge of Mob Violence in Bangladesh](https://ishr.org/an-impunity-crisis-the-deadly-surge-of-mob-violence-in-bangladesh/) - Over the past year, Bangladesh has witnessed a devastating surge in lynchings and mob attacks, revealing a profound breakdown in the rule of law. - [Hong Kong: Long solitary confinement and various abuses](https://ishr.org/hong-kong-long-solitary-confinement-and-various-abuses/) - Catastrophic conditions in Hong Kong prisons: ISHR criticises human rights violations against political prisoners and points to transnational repression - [Russia: Thousands of Ukrainians and Russian Critics Subjected to Torture and Arbitrary Imprisonment](https://ishr.org/russia-thousands-of-ukrainians-and-russian-critics-subjected-to-torture-and-arbitrary-imprisonment/) - Critics of the Russian regime and opponents of the war continue to face criminalisation, torture, and long-term imprisonment for distributing flyers, posting on social media, or participating in symbolic protests. - [Aid Transport to Ukraine](https://ishr.org/ukraine-aid-transport-to-ukraine/) - 200 packages of infusion equipment for Odesa: Interview with Valerio Krüger, Spokesman of the ISHR Board - [Germany: Hamburg candlelight vigil for persecuted Christians](https://ishr.org/germany-hamburg-candlelight-vigil-for-persecuted-christians/) - The ISHR Hamburg working group is once again hosting its annual “Chain of Lights for Persecuted Christians.” - [Young political prisoners in Russia need our help](https://ishr.org/young-political-prisoners-in-russia-need-our-help/) - Fake criminal proceedings against the fiancé of anti-war activist Daria Kosyreva - [ISHR President speaks in the Italian parliament on Interreligious Dialogue](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-speaks-in-the-italian-parliament-on-interreligious-dialogue/) - Schirrmacher publishes his speech at the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interreligious Dialogue of the IPU - [Baltics: Supporting each other together](https://ishr.org/baltics-supporting-each-other-together/) - Ukrainian and Belarusian refugees share ISHR Aid - [“True security lies in protecting all Syrians”](https://ishr.org/true-security-lies-in-protecting-all-syrians/) - ISHR leaders met with His Eminence Ignatius Aphrem II, Syriac-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, to discuss the challenges facing Syria’s Christian communities following the country’s first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime. - [Bangladesh: Human Trafficking is a Growing Concern](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-human-trafficking-is-a-growing-concern/) - Human trafficking is one of the gravest human rights challenges facing Bangladesh today. Behind every statistic lies a story of broken trust, shattered dreams, and unimaginable suffering. For thousands of Bangladeshis, the promise of a better life abroad often ends in exploitation, violence, or death. - [Germany: At the Congress on the Persecution of Christians, ISHR presents persecuted persons from Belarus](https://ishr.org/germany-at-the-congress-on-the-persecution-of-christians-ishr-presents-persecuted-persons-from-belarus/) - The ISHR will be represented with an information booth at the eighth ecumenical congress “Persecution of Christians Today: Worldwide Religious Freedom – Growing Churches” in Schwäbisch Gmünd from November 9 to 12, 2025. - [The refugee camps are planned to close](https://ishr.org/the-refugee-camps-are-planned-to-close/) - But many Yazidis no longer have a homeland to which they can return - [ISHR receives a great thank you video as a surprise from Putivl](https://ishr.org/ishr-receives-a-great-thank-you-video-as-a-surprise-from-putivl/) - The Information and Analytical Center/IAC ISHR continues to provide humanitarian help in Ukraine. This time the IAC ISHR Team provided humanitarian help for R. Rudnev Putivl Lyceum №1 (Sumy region) and the Belotserkovsky psycho-neurological house (Kyiv region). - [Eastern Europe: All hell is loose in the east](https://ishr.org/eastern-europe-all-hell-is-loose-in-the-east/) - 120,000 Russian soldiers on the Ukrainian border are an obvious threat to NATO and now the official recognition of the self-proclaimed People's Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. Was or is a third world war imminent? How much diplomacy is still possible now? And why the view of Belarus is of particular importance. - [Vietnam: Long prison sentence for allegedly endangering national unity](https://ishr.org/vietnam-long-prison-sentence-for-allegedly-endangering-national-unity/) - The ISHR and the Evangelical News Agency have named Rlan Thih, a Protestant Christian from Vietnam, the “Prisoner of the Month for November 2025.” - [Ukraine/Russia: Documentary about the Persecution of Christians in Occupied Territories](https://ishr.org/ukraine-russia-documentary-about-the-persecution-of-christians-in-occupied-territories/) - This year, a documentary film about the persecution of Christians under Russian occupation in Ukraine was released. - [Syria: Reaching out to disadvantaged minorities](https://ishr.org/syria-reaching-out-to-disadvantaged-minorities/) - Seventeen-year-old Syrian student Aaliya is regaining hope: After fleeing and enduring bitter poverty during the civil war, she now feels doubly at home in Aleppo. - [Iran: Regime brutally targets non-believers](https://ishr.org/iran-regime-brutally-targets-non-believers/) - Show the persecuted that they are not forgotten! - [Youth Camps in Cuba: Faith and State in a Silent Battle](https://ishr.org/youth-camps-in-cuba-faith-and-state-in-a-silent-battle/) - In the summer of 2025, two systems of youth camps coexist in Cuba, reflecting opposing visions of society. - [Lebanon: Cedar State at the Crossroads](https://ishr.org/lebanon-cedar-state-at-the-crossroads/) - “There is good news today: Kamil has successfully completed his studies and is now looking for a job,” reports Penelope Boujaoude in a video interview. - [Pakistan: Christians as “second-class” people in need](https://ishr.org/pakistan-christians-as-second-class-people-in-need/) - Even in times of greatest need, members of the Christian minority in Pakistan do not receive equal support. - [Ukraine: “Your help brings warmth to my cold days”](https://ishr.org/ukraine-your-help-brings-warmth-to-my-cold-days/) - Call for parcel sponsorship for internally displaced persons - [Iran: Shocking statistics of Christian persecution – latest individual fates](https://ishr.org/iran-shocking-statistics-of-christian-persecution-latest-individual-fates/) - The already relentless persecution of Christians in Iran has increased in scope and brutality since 2024. Evangelical house churches are particularly affected. - [Pakistan: Murder of Christian pilgrim](https://ishr.org/pakistan-murder-of-christian-pilgrim/) - Afzal Masih, a Catholic Christian, was murdered on September 7, 2025, on his pilgrimage to the Marian shrine in Mariamabad, Pakistan. - [Nicaragua: Christians die in prison](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-christians-die-in-prison/) - Mauricio Alonso Prieto, who was imprisoned with Pastor Rudy Palacios Vargas died in custody under unclear circumstances. - [Nicaragua: Pastor Arbitrarily Imprisoned Despite Serious Illness](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-pastor-arbitrarily-imprisoned-despite-serious-illness/) - Mauricio Alonso Prieto, who was imprisoned with Pastor Rudy Palacios Vargas died in custody under unclear circumstances. - [ISHR Leaders Engage with Syriac-Orthodox Patriarch Amid Historic Post-Assad Elections](https://ishr.org/ishr-leaders-engage-with-syriac-orthodox-patriarch-amid-historic-post-assad-elections/) - In a timely show of international solidarity, Archbishop Prof. Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning met with His Eminence Ignatius Aphrem II. - [“Put a stop to the enemies of freedom of religion and belief!”](https://ishr.org/put-a-stop-to-the-enemies-of-freedom-of-religion-and-belief/) - The yearbooks on Religious Freedom 2025 and on Persecution and Discrimination of Christians 2025 were presented in Berlin today. - [Crimea: Peninsula of fear](https://ishr.org/crimea-peninsula-of-fear/) - Russia continues to persecute Crimean Tatars – Appaz Kurtamet is the youngest Crimean Tatar political prisoner and is being held in Siberia - [Renovabis Congress Berlin: “Untouchable and Vulnerable”](https://ishr.org/renovabis-congress-berlin-untouchable-and-vulnerable/) - The preservation of human dignity was the focus of the international congress of the Catholic solidarity campaign “Renovabis” for the people of Eastern Europe. Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk gave a moving speech - [The communist Castro regime has imposed martyrdom on the Cuban people](https://ishr.org/the-communist-castro-regime-has-imposed-martyrdom-on-the-cuban-people/) - The terrible situation suffered by Cubans in general, and political prisoners in particular, deserves international solidarity. - [Schirrmacher Celebrated in Liberia on 65th Birthday](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-celebrated-in-liberia-on-65th-birthday/) - Archbishop Thomas Schirrmacher Celebrated in Liberia on 65th Birthday for Church Leadership and Human Rights Advocacy - [The 80th Session of The United Nations General Assembly](https://ishr.org/the-80th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/) - The UNGA opened its 80th session on 9 September 2025, marking eight decades of global diplomacy at a moment of profound international uncertainty. - [President and Secretary General of ISHR visit the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius](https://ishr.org/president-and-secretary-general-of-ishr-visit-the-museum-of-occupations-and-freedom-fights-in-vilnius/) - Thomas Schirrmacher commemorates the murdered Jews, and a murdered bishop from Lithuania - [Pakistan: No wages, no food – and even more debt](https://ishr.org/pakistan-no-wages-no-food-and-even-more-debt/) - During the rainy season, brick factory workers and their families struggle to survive - [Nicaragua: Whereabouts of Church Worker Unknown Since Arrest](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-whereabouts-of-church-worker-unknown-since-arrest/) - The German section of ISHR and IDEA have named Catholic Christian Lesbia del Socorro Gutiérrez Poveda from Nicaragua as “Prisoner of the Month” for July 2025. - [Somaliland: Overview of Political Evolution and Democratic Practices](https://ishr.org/somaliland-overview-of-political-evolution-and-democratic-practices/) - Somaliland embodies a paradox. It is more stable and democratic than Somalia, strategically positioned, and increasingly visible in international policy debates. Yet, its quest for recognition remains stalled. - [Syria: Religious minorities still under threat](https://ishr.org/syria-religious-minorities-still-under-threat/) - Eleven-year-old Syrian schoolboy Jamal D. has already experienced many traumatic events at his tender age. - [Chad: Chadian justice system subordinate to political authority](https://ishr.org/chad-chadian-justice-system-subordinate-to-political-authority/) - The political situation in Chad is tense once again. This tension follows inter-community clashes in the province of Logone Occidental. - [Nigeria: New low Point in violence against Christians](https://ishr.org/nigeria-new-low-point-in-violence-against-christians/) - On the night of 12 to 13 June 2025, more than 200 Christians were murdered by jihadists from the Fulani ethnic group in the rural community of Yelwata. - [Iran: Jews persecuted after war with Israel](https://ishr.org/iran-jews-persecuted-after-war-with-israel/) - According to the HRANA organization, the authorities of the mullah dictatorship have summoned and interrogated at least 35 Jewish Iranians. - [Pakistan: Court Ruling – Release of Christian after Blasphemy Charges](https://ishr.org/pakistan-court-ruling-release-of-christian-after-blasphemy-charges/) - On 25 June, Pakistan’s Supreme Court decided to release the Christian Anwar Kenneth, who had been convicted of blasphemy. - [Global: Persecution of Christians a Topic in Schwäbisch Gmünd](https://ishr.org/global-persecution-of-christians-a-topic-in-schwabisch-gmund/) - The Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Northern Nigeria is coming to Germany to talk about the persecution of Christians in his home country. - [Armenia/Azerbaijan/Nagorno-Karabakh: Justice for displaced Armenians demanded](https://ishr.org/armenia-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-justice-for-displaced-armenians-demanded/) - On August 8, 2025, a historic meeting took place in Washington between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. - [Azerbaijan: Strict state control of religious activities](https://ishr.org/azerbaijan-strict-state-control-of-religious-activities/) - Christians held without food for days - [Punjab Floods 2025: Human Rights and Humanitarian Emergency](https://ishr.org/punjab-floods-2025-human-rights-and-humanitarian-emergency/) - Since 26th June 2025, Pakistan has been experiencing one of its gravest monsoon seasons in recent memory. - [Qatar: Bahá’í sentenced to five years in prison for blasphemy](https://ishr.org/qatar-bahai-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison-for-blasphemy/) - On August 13, 2025, a court in Doha sentenced Remy Rowhani, chairman of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly in Qatar, to five years in prison for alleged blasphemy. - [China: House Church Pastor Detained at Unknown Location](https://ishr.org/china-house-church-pastor-detained-at-unknown-location/) - The German chapter of the ISHR and IDEA have named Evangelical Pastor Zhang Sen from Fuyang in Anhui Province as “Prisoner of the Month for September.” - [ISHR delegation visits Tikhanouskaya: Solidarity with Belarus in exile](https://ishr.org/ishr-delegation-visits-tikhanouskaya-solidarity-with-belarus-in-exile/) - ISHR Secretary General Matthias Boehning and ISHR President Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Paul Schirrmacher with Belarusian opposition leader S. Tikhanouskaya. - [Schirrmacher commemorated the murdered Jews in Auschwitz and Krakow](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-commemorated-the-murdered-jews-in-auschwitz-and-krakow/) - Last year, Thomas Schirrmacher visited the Auschwitz Memorial with his wife to commemorate the murdered Jews as a sign against anti-Semitism. - [ISHR-President to testify in USCIRF hearing on Turkey](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-to-testify-in-uscirf-hearing-on-turkey/) - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Hearing announced a virtual Hearing on “Freedom of Religion or Belief in Turkey” on August 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM. - [The ISHR mourns the death of journalist Salidjon Abdurakhmanov](https://ishr.org/the-ishr-mourns-the-death-of-journalist-salidjon-abdurakhmanov/) - The ISHR mourns the death of its representative in the Uzbek section, former political prisoner and award-winning journalist - [IIRF and ISHR leadership involved in Faith & Freedom Summit IV in the Latin American Parliament](https://ishr.org/iirf-and-ishr-leadership-involved-in-faith-freedom-summit-iv-in-the-latin-american-parliament/) - The fourth Faith & Freedom Summit focusing on FoRB took place under the title “Practicing What We Preach” in the Latin American Parliament in Panama City. - [Ceremony at Wittlich Town Hall, in the presence of Mayor Joachim Rodenkirch](https://ishr.org/ceremony-at-wittlich-town-hall-in-the-presence-of-mayor-joachim-rodenkirch/) - Tribute to Katrin Bornmueller on the occasion of handing over leadership to Carmen Jondral-Schuler (June 4, 2025) - [Bangladesh: The Rohingya Refugee Crisis](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-the-rohingya-refugee-crisis/) - A Complex Humanitarian Challenge - [Global: Protection of Human Rights Defenders at the National Level](https://ishr.org/global-protection-of-human-rights-defenders-at-the-national-level/) - Leading in Legal Frameworks, Failing in Practice - [Sudan: The Forgotten Tragedy](https://ishr.org/sudan-the-forgotten-tragedy/) - The War in Sudan and Ongoing Human Rights Violations - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter June 2025](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-june-2025/) - Dear friends, partners and supporters of the ISHR, I am writing these lines on the evening of 13 June 2025, while travelling by land from Iraq to Turkey. - [Iran: Confiscations, Arrests, and Horrendous Bail against Christians](https://ishr.org/iran-confiscations-arrests-and-horrendous-bail-against-christians/) - Lida Alexani (56), the wife of imprisoned Iranian house church leader Joseph Shahbazian, was arrested on April 12, 2025, by intelligence officers in Tehran. - [Nigeria: Series of Mass Murders Continues Unabated](https://ishr.org/nigeria-series-of-mass-murders-continues-unabated/) - Since the spring of 2025, numerous Nigerian Christians have once again been murdered in attacks by radical Islamic Fulani herdsmen nomad gangs. - [Vietnam: Pastor Finally Released after Twelve Years in Prison](https://ishr.org/vietnam-pastor-finally-released-after-twelve-years-in-prison/) - Y Yich, an evangelical pastor from Vietnam, was finally allowed to leave prison in mid-May. - [Cameroon: The Informal Economy and Drug Proliferation in Buea](https://ishr.org/cameroon-the-informal-economy-and-drug-proliferation-in-buea/) - Substance use, including alcohol, tobacco, and other illicit drugs is a growing public health and socio-economic problem worldwide (Cheuyem, 2025). - [Mali: Mali’s Political Shutdown: Undoing Democracy, One Decree at a Time](https://ishr.org/mali-malis-political-shutdown-undoing-democracy-one-decree-at-a-time/) - “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”- Nelson Mandela. - [Africa: Dictators in Africa are not Letting Their Guard Down](https://ishr.org/africa-dictators-in-africa-are-not-letting-their-guard-down/) - This year’s International Day for Democracy fell at a time the African Continent is registering big steps in the democratic governance space. - [Bangladesh: Violent Attacks and Cases Against Journalists are on the Rise](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-violent-attacks-and-cases-against-journalists-are-on-the-rise/) - Bangladesh’s vibrant media landscape is facing an increasingly alarming threat, with a worrying rise in violent attacks and legal cases targeting journalists. - [China: Party-loyal Auxiliary Bishops Appointed](https://ishr.org/china-party-loyal-auxiliary-bishops-appointed/) - Without taking the special situation into consideration, the communist leadership in Beijing appointed two Catholic priests, who were apparently loyal to the party, as bishops during the vacancy. - [Europe: Democracy Backsliding and the Visegrád Four](https://ishr.org/europe-democracy-backsliding-and-the-visegrad-four/) - The Visegrád Four (V4) — Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia — were once seen as models of democratic transformation after the fall of communism. - [Iran: Persecuted Christian Back Behind Bars](https://ishr.org/iran-persecuted-christian-back-behind-bars/) - The German ISHR section and the German Protestant news agency IDEA have named the Iranian Christian Naser Navard-Goltapeh as ‘Prisoner of the Month for June’. - [Lithuania: Humanitarian Aid Transport from Germany Meets Urgent Need](https://ishr.org/lithuania-humanitarian-aid-transport-from-germany-meets-urgent-need/) - In May 2025, the Wittlich working group of the German section of the ISHR organized the 587th humanitarian aid transport of the ISHR. - [Romania: Between Democratic Progress and External Threats](https://ishr.org/romania-between-democratic-progress-and-external-threats/) - Romania, a member of the European Union and NATO, has undergone a remarkable transformation since the 1989 Revolution. - [Sierra Leone: Conditions in Prison Facilities](https://ishr.org/sierra-leone-conditions-in-prison-facilities/) - Sierra Leone’s history has been marked by civil conflict and its aftermath, which has shaped many aspects of the nation, including its prison system. - [Webinar: “Karakalpakstan – Three Years After the Protests”](https://ishr.org/webinar-karakalpakstan-three-years-after-the-protests/) - On the third anniversary of the historic protests in Karakalpakstan, join us for an in-depth webinar on July 1st, 2025 featuring Salijon Abdurakhmanov. - [Nicaragua: Enduring Persecution Then and Now](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-enduring-persecution-then-and-now/) - The two presidents of Nicaragua (Daniel Ortega and Rosario María Murillo Zambrana) keep going with the repressive policies against all Nicaraguan citizens. - [ISHR: Newsletter June 2025](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-june-2025/) - Dear friends, partners and supporters of the ISHR, I am writing these lines on the evening of 13 June 2025, while travelling by land from Iraq to Turkey. - [Global: From Vision to Voice](https://ishr.org/global-from-vision-to-voice/) - How ISHR’s Ambassadors are Reimagining Human Rights Leadership - [Global: The Ambassadors Who Chose to Stand](https://ishr.org/global-the-ambassadors-who-chose-to-stand/) - There are moments in every journey where time seems to pause, not because it has stopped moving, but because something meaningful is happening. - [Bangladesh’s Plastic Tide: A Nation Grappling with a Mounting Crisis](https://ishr.org/bangladeshs-plastic-tide-a-nation-grappling-with-a-mounting-crisis/) - 5 June World Environment Day 2025 #BeatPlasticPollution - [Pakistan: Murdered because of faith](https://ishr.org/pakistan-murdered-because-of-faith/) - 15 years after the Lahore attacks, violence against believers in Pakistan calls for action. - [SG Participates in Letter-Writing Workshop for Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners in Berlin](https://ishr.org/sg-participates-in-letter-writing-workshop-for-ukrainian-civilian-prisoners-in-berlin/) - On 27 May, the ISHR Secretary General participated in a letter-writing workshop in Berlin, co-organised by ISHR and the human rights organisation Libereco. - [Pakistan: A Human Rights Perspective on the Mental Health of Street Children](https://ishr.org/pakistan-a-human-rights-perspective-on-the-mental-health-of-street-children/) - Street children represent one of the most vulnerable populations globally, facing extreme challenges related to survival, exploitation, and lack of access to basic rights. - [Ghana: Unequal Access: The Struggle for Quality Education in Ghana’s Rural Communities](https://ishr.org/ghana-unequal-access-the-struggle-for-quality-education-in-ghanas-rural-communities/) - In Ghana, the promise of quality education for all is under serious threat, particularly for children living in rural communities. - [Uganda: Militarized Governance and Justice in Uganda: A Perpetual Threat to Democracy](https://ishr.org/uganda-militarized-governance-and-justice-in-uganda-a-perpetual-threat-to-democracy/) - The militarization of public administration in Uganda represents a deeply rooted legacy of violence and coercion that has profoundly influenced the country’s governance from the colonial era to the present day. - [Ghana: The Rise of Female Politicians in Africa: Advancing Women’s Rights](https://ishr.org/ghana-the-rise-of-female-politicians-in-africa-advancing-womens-rights/) - In Ghana, the promise of quality education for all is under serious threat, particularly for children living in rural communities. - [Global: Planet vs Plastics-Earth Day 2025](https://ishr.org/global-planet-vs-plastics-earth-day-2025/) - Every year on April 22, Earth Day unites millions across the globe in a shared mission to champion environmental protection. - [Global: Behind the Screen: The Dark Web of Tech-Facilitated Human Trafficking](https://ishr.org/global-behind-the-screen-the-dark-web-of-tech-facilitated-human-trafficking/) - Traffickers utilize social media platforms, messaging platforms, job advertisement websites, and cryptocurrency networks to conduct their businesses. - [Global: Ink, Chains, and Courage: What It Means to Be a Human Rights Defender Today](https://ishr.org/global-ink-chains-and-courage-what-it-means-to-be-a-human-rights-defender-today/) - “I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.” - [Congo: Forgotten Lives: The Massacre of Congolese Christians and the World’s Deafening Silence](https://ishr.org/congo-forgotten-lives-the-massacre-of-congolese-christians-and-the-worlds-deafening-silence/) - On the night of February 13, 2025, in the small Congolese village of Mayba, terror arrived in the form of armed militants. - [Cameroon: Unacceptable! Protecting Our Children from Predators in Cameroon](https://ishr.org/cameroon-unacceptable-protecting-our-children-from-predators-in-cameroon/) - The shocking arrest of a university lecturer in Bamenda for allegedly raping seven children is completely unacceptable in any civilized society. - [Nigeria: The Japa Syndrome and the Need for Better Government Accountability](https://ishr.org/nigeria-the-japa-syndrome-and-the-need-for-better-government-accountability/) - Mass emigration has become a norm in Nigeria. Everyone is seeking “greener pastures”, especially the youth and if their country cannot give them the ample opportunity to thrive, then the only logical option is to leave. - [Nigeria: The Hidden Victims: Understanding Gender-Based Violence in Disabled Communities](https://ishr.org/nigeria-the-hidden-victims-understanding-gender-based-violence-in-disabled-communities/) - To address this issue, we need to understand the meaning of gender-based violence, disabled communities, and gender-based violence in disabled communities. - [Ghana: Current Technological Advances in Healthcare vs Access Amid Climate Change in Developing Nations](https://ishr.org/ghana-current-technological-advances-in-healthcare-vs-access-amid-climate-change-in-developing-nations/) - As already established, climate change poses a significant threat to healthcare access, particularly in developing nations where resources are already constrained. - [Uganda: Understanding Sexual Harassment](https://ishr.org/uganda-understanding-sexual-harassment/) - Sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects people from all walks of life. Whether in workplaces, schools, or public spaces, it can leave lasting emotional, psychological, and professional scars. - [How Freedom of Religion or Belief Can Help Prevent the Misuse of Religion and Build Social Cohesion and Resilience](https://ishr.org/how-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-can-help-prevent-the-misuse-of-religion-and-build-social-cohesion-and-resilience/) - Thomas Paul Schirrmacher and Janet Epp-Buckingham represent the IIRF at the International Religious Freedom Roundtable in Berlin - [Schirrmacher congratulates Joachim Gauck](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-congratulates-joachim-gauck/) - IGFM/ISHR congratulates former Federal President Joachim Gauck on being awarded the Hermann Ehlers Medal - [Schirrmacher thanks Liberian Acting Interior Minister](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-thanks-liberian-acting-interior-minister/) - The President of ISHR thanked the Hon. Samuel F. Today for his spontaneous and enormous help to the Liberian refugees displaced from the refugee camp in Buduburam. - [Ambassadors Newsletter May 2025](https://ishr.org/ambassadors-newsletter-may-2025/) - The Ambassadors Newsletter for May 2025 - [Vietnam: Steadfast Christian sentenced to long prison term for the second time](https://ishr.org/vietnam-steadfast-christian-sentenced-to-long-prison-term-for-the-second-time/) - The German Section of the ISHR and the News Agency IDEA have named Y Krec Bya, an evangelical Christian, as the “Prisoner of the Month” for May 2025. - [Archipelago Belarus – post-Stalinist terror, what’s behind the new figures?](https://ishr.org/archipelago-belarus-post-stalinist-terror-whats-behind-the-new-figures/) - Exactly four years after the uprising of the democracy movement in Belarus in 2020, the best-known exile organisation ‘Viasna’ presents its infographic ‘4 Years of Mass Repression’. - [Syria: Promoting education and thus strengthening participation](https://ishr.org/syria-promoting-education-and-thus-strengthening-participation/) - Dr. Nabil Antaki, co-founder of the Blue Marist Brothers from Aleppo, Syria, addressed the German section of the ISHR on May 4. - [Lebanon: After a difficult fate in the crisis, Hayat finds new hope](https://ishr.org/lebanon-after-a-difficult-fate-in-the-crisis-hayat-finds-new-hope/) - “I don’t even know how much to thank you. But you stood by my side. I’m starting to cry because we should already be homeless, as the landlord was already changing the lock to keep us out. But thank God you were there to help us.” - [Iran: Mullah dictatorship rules with executions, arrests and intimidation](https://ishr.org/iran-mullah-dictatorship-rules-with-executions-arrests-and-intimidation/) - Worrying pressure on women, Christians and media workers - [Russia: Daria Kosyreva: “I am convinced of my innocence!”](https://ishr.org/russia-daria-kosyreva-i-am-convinced-of-my-innocence/) - Two years and eight months in prison for protesting in Ukraine - [Cuba: Human rights activist José Daniel Ferrer imprisoned again](https://ishr.org/cuba-human-rights-activist-jose-daniel-ferrer-imprisoned-again/) - ISHR calls for immediate release - [Russia: Poems in court](https://ishr.org/russia-poems-in-court/) - The courageous political prisoner Daria Kosyreva - [Syria: Supporting Christians under the new government](https://ishr.org/syria-supporting-christians-under-the-new-government/) - “If we want to live in peace, we Christians must demonstrate our willingness to help every day.” - [ISHR Secretary visited the office of the IGFM in Frankfurt](https://ishr.org/ishr-secretary-visited-the-office-of-the-igfm-in-frankfurt/) - On Thursday, 8 May 2025, ISHR Secretary General Matthias K. Boehning visited the office of the German section of the ISHR in Frankfurt. - [Courageous Nasrin Sotoudeh encourages action for Iranian women on death row](https://ishr.org/courageous-nasrin-sotoudeh-encourages-action-for-iranian-women-on-death-row/) - “Here in Iran, we are in the midst of a civil society struggle against the death penalty, for women’s right to freely choose their clothing, and for freedom of expression.“ - [Ending debt bondage with the help of ISHR](https://ishr.org/ending-debt-bondage-with-the-help-of-ishr/) - Report from Pakistan’s brick kilns at the annual meeting of the German section of the ISHR - [The ISHR bids farewell to former international Treasurer Henriette Baroness de Payrebrune](https://ishr.org/the-ishr-bids-farewell-to-former-international-treasurer-henriette-baroness-de-payrebrune/) - The former Treasurer of ISHR Henriette Baroness de Payrebrune, died suddenly on Easter Monday at the age of 83. - [How Tech Companies Foster Cyber Abuse Through Negligence](https://ishr.org/how-tech-companies-foster-cyber-abuse-through-negligence/) - This article focuses on the various ways in which tech companies encourage cyber abuse through their negligence. - [Who Will Save Sudan?](https://ishr.org/who-will-save-sudan/) - Sudan’s tragedy can be traced back to 2019, which was a hopeful year for the country, as primary peaceful protests led to the dethroning of their long-time dictator Omar Al-Bashir during the Sudanese Revolution. - [Swimming to Work](https://ishr.org/swimming-to-work/) - The case of floods in kampala and their impact on health and human rights - [The Unheard Cry](https://ishr.org/the-unheard-cry/) - Sexual Violence Persisting Despite Endless Pleas for Justice - [The Role of AI in Advancing or Undermining Human Rights in the Global South](https://ishr.org/the-role-of-ai-in-advancing-or-undermining-human-rights-in-the-global-south/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force shaping global development, governance, and individual rights. - [Silenced Screens: How Online Abuse Violates Women’s Digital Rights in Cameroon](https://ishr.org/silenced-screens-how-online-abuse-violates-womens-digital-rights-in-cameroon/) - Every day, women log off social media platforms not by choice, but because of unrelenting harassment that follows them online. - [Climate Change and Healthcare Access in Africa](https://ishr.org/climate-change-and-healthcare-access-in-africa/) - Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead - [The Culture of Silence](https://ishr.org/the-culture-of-silence/) - Why Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Don’t Speak Up - [Nigerian Prisons System And The Right To A Fair Trial Within A Reasonable Time](https://ishr.org/nigerian-prisons-system-and-the-right-to-a-fair-trial-within-a-reasonable-time/) - In a prison cell in Apapa Correctional Facility, Ebuka who has been arrested for petty theft for over seven years sits close to the window, awaiting the moment in which his case would be tried. - [Ambassadors Newsletter April 2025 II](https://ishr.org/ambassadors-newsletter-april-2025-ii/) - The second Ambassadors Newsletter for April 2025 - [Access to Healthcare: A Right, not a Privilege](https://ishr.org/access-to-healthcare-a-right-not-a-privilege/) - Healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the fortunate. Imagine falling seriously ill and knowing that the treatment you need exists but you simply can't afford it. - [The Shadow of Blame: Understanding the Injustice Faced by “The Forgotten Son”](https://ishr.org/the-shadow-of-blame-understanding-the-injustice-faced-by-the-forgotten-son/) - This article explores the psychological mechanisms behind injustice, its long-term effects, and pathways to healing. - [The Challenge of ESG Adoption in Africa](https://ishr.org/the-challenge-of-esg-adoption-in-africa/) - In Africa, a continent rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, and economic potential, the adoption of ESG frameworks presents both immense opportunities and formidable challenges. - [Ambassadors Newsletter April 2025](https://ishr.org/ambassadors-newsletter-april-2025/) - The Ambassadors Newsletter for April 2025 - [Global: Become an Individual Member of ISHR](https://ishr.org/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. - [Uzbekistan: The Republic of Karakalpakstan and the 2022 Unrest](https://ishr.org/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. - [East Africa: Military Democracy and the New World Order](https://ishr.org/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. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter April 2025 - Navigating a World in Crisis](https://ishr.org/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. - [Switzerland: Annual General Meeting 2025 of ISHR Switzerland](https://ishr.org/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. - [ISHR: Newsletter April 2025](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-april-2025/) - The past months have witnessed a surge in authoritarian measures, suppression of civil liberties, and erosion of democratic norms across various regions. - [Global: ISHR International Council Meeting Report](https://ishr.org/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. - [Global: ISHR Mourns President of the Russian Section, Vladimir Novitsky](https://ishr.org/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. - [Ukraine: Beyond the Screen; How Displaced Women Are Redefining Human Rights Advocacy through Social Media](https://ishr.org/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](https://ishr.org/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”. - [Somalia: Horn of Africa on the Edge](https://ishr.org/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. - [Uganda: We Sound the Drum of Freedom](https://ishr.org/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](https://ishr.org/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](https://ishr.org/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.” - [South Sudan: “She Was Born in July”](https://ishr.org/south-sudan-she-was-born-in-july/) - She was born in July 2011 young, crowned in the colors of her own making. - [Ukraine: Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners in Russian-Occupied Territories](https://ishr.org/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. - [Uganda: I love drums](https://ishr.org/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](https://ishr.org/global-inside-the-winning-campaign/) - Lorraine Aguti Esq. Reflects on Her Victory in the ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [The President of the ISHR adds personal words to Vladimir Novitsky](https://ishr.org/the-president-of-the-ishr-adds-personal-words-to-vladimir-novitsky/) - In addition to the obituary of the ISHR and its German Section to Vladimir Mikhailovich Novitsky, Thomas Schirrmacher today made a personal statement. - [Isaac’s Creation – Ambassador 7](https://ishr.org/isaacs-creation-ambassador-7/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Strengthen the Office of the Commissioner for Religious Freedom instead of giving it up](https://ishr.org/strengthen-the-office-of-the-commissioner-for-religious-freedom-instead-of-giving-it-up/) - Religious freedom and human rights are hallmarks of German foreign and development policy - [Mahad’s Creation – Ambassador 1](https://ishr.org/mahads-creation-ambassador-1/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Lorraine’s Creation – Ambassador 2](https://ishr.org/lorraines-creation-ambassador-2/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Victor’s Creation – Ambassador 3](https://ishr.org/victors-creation-ambassador-3/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Olachi’s Creation – Ambassador 4](https://ishr.org/olachis-creation-ambassador-4/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Melony’s Creation – Ambassador 5](https://ishr.org/melonys-creation-ambassador-5/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [Pauline’s Creation – Ambassador 6](https://ishr.org/paulines-creation-ambassador-6/) - ISHR Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2025 - [The Hidden Cost of Gold](https://ishr.org/the-hidden-cost-of-gold/) - Understanding the Social and Environmental Consequences of Illegal Mining in Ghana - [Stop Militarising the Justice System!](https://ishr.org/stop-militarising-the-justice-system/) - The 31st of January 2025 will remain a heavily referenced day in the legal and political history of Uganda. - [Women in Tech](https://ishr.org/women-in-tech/) - A Rights-Based Approach to Closing the Gender Gap in STEM - [Until You Broke Me](https://ishr.org/until-you-broke-me/) - “The people who are the most oppressed are the ones who are silenced, not heard, and denied their basic rights.” (Aung San Suu Kyi) - [The Psychological Burden of Being an Unwanted Girl](https://ishr.org/the-psychological-burden-of-being-an-unwanted-girl/) - In patriarchal societies like Pakistan, the preference for male offspring significantly impacts the societal status and emotional well-being of female children. - [Effects of Climate Change on Healthcare Access](https://ishr.org/effects-of-climate-change-on-healthcare-access/) - Climate change represents one of the most pressing global challenges today, with far-reaching implications for human health and healthcare systems. - [Torture in the 21st Century](https://ishr.org/torture-in-the-21st-century/) - The Unseen Struggle Explored Through International Legal Adaptations - [The Silent Suffering of African Daughters](https://ishr.org/the-silent-suffering-of-african-daughters/) - "The Silent Suffering of African Daughters: Exposing the Effects of Gender Bias.” (Victor Onyekwelu) - [The Challenges Refugees Face in Finding Safety](https://ishr.org/the-challenges-refugees-face-in-finding-safety/) - Uganda has opened its doors to over 1.7 million refugees (as of 2023), making it one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world and the leading host in Africa. - [Beyond the Battlefield](https://ishr.org/beyond-the-battlefield/) - The Hidden Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions - [Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in the Face of Climate Change](https://ishr.org/protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-in-the-face-of-climate-change/) - Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges, exacerbating inequalities and disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls. - [From One Life to Another](https://ishr.org/from-one-life-to-another/) - How Motherhood Strengthened My Call for Human Rights - [International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination](https://ishr.org/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-21-march/) - The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21, serves as a global reminder of the persistent need to combat all forms of racial discrimination and promote equality. - [Ambassadors Newsletter March 2025](https://ishr.org/ambassadors-newsletter-march-2025/) - Human rights issues are not just headlines; they are the lived realities of millions. Every day, individuals struggle against injustice, inequality, and oppression: some stories make the news, while many remain unheard. This newsletter exists to bring those stories to the forefront, to amplify voices that are often silenced. - [International Law and Human Rights - Ambassadors Training](https://ishr.org/international-law-and-human-rights-ambassadors-training/) - The Key to Accessing Sustainable Development - [South Africa’s Human Rights Day](https://ishr.org/south-africas-human-rights-day-remembering-the-past-protecting-the-present-shaping-the-future/) - Remembering the Past, Protecting the Present, Shaping the Future - [Protecting Her Rights](https://ishr.org/protecting-her-rights/) - The Key to Accessing Sustainable Development - [Editorial: Ambassadors Newsletter March 2025](https://ishr.org/editorial-ambassadors-newsletter-march-2025/) - Human rights issues are not just headlines; they are the lived realities of millions. Every day, individuals struggle against injustice, inequality, and oppression: some stories make the news, while many remain unheard. This newsletter exists to bring those stories to the forefront, to amplify voices that are often silenced. - [Forgotten Futures: The Anglophone Crisis and Its Toll on Maternal Health in Cameroon](https://ishr.org/forgotten-futures-the-anglophone-crisis-and-its-toll-on-maternal-health-in-cameroon/) - Since 2016, the Anglophone crisis has devastated Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest Regions, leaving a trail of displacement, shattered healthcare systems, and rising maternal mortality. - [Clean Water and Sanitation as a Human Right](https://ishr.org/clean-water-and-sanitation-as-a-human-right/) - Being able to access clean water and adequate sanitation is a fundamental human right, yet many people still lack these necessities. - [The Weight of History](https://ishr.org/the-weight-of-history/) - How a National Character and Destiny is forged by the past - [Beyond the Senate Chambers](https://ishr.org/beyond-the-senate-chambers/) - Breaking the Culture of Silence and Discrimination Against Women in Nigerian Politics - [Election Violence in Uganda](https://ishr.org/election-violence-in-uganda/) - The case of the 2025 Kawempe North By-Election - [Human Rights in Digital Spaces in Ghana](https://ishr.org/human-rights-in-digital-spaces-in-ghana/) - The rapid expansion of digital technologies has transformed the global human rights viewpoint, presenting both opportunities and challenges. - [Using Tramadol](https://ishr.org/using-tramadol/) - How the Youth Addiction in Ghana Now Poses a Threat to National Development - [The Invisible Crisis Threatening Our Future](https://ishr.org/the-invisible-crisis-threatening-our-future/) - Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality. - [The Psychological Cost of Restricting Girls’ Access to Education](https://ishr.org/the-psychological-cost-of-restricting-girls-access-to-education/) - Lack of education and social deprivation profoundly affect the social and mental development of a person, especially for girls suffering from systemic discrimination. - [Trapped by Motherhood](https://ishr.org/trapped-by-motherhood/) - How Limited Family Planning Keeps Ugandan Girls from Their Dreams - [Realignment of the International Criminal Court with the Modern Age](https://ishr.org/realignment-of-the-international-criminal-court-with-the-modern-age/) - Adapting to Unforeseen Challenges- Lorraine Aguti - [Sexual Violence in Uganda](https://ishr.org/sexual-violence-in-uganda/) - Reporting Mechanisms, Victim Support, and Healthcare Access - [Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls](https://ishr.org/sexual-violence-against-women-and-girls/) - Throughout the session, the ISHR panel and Ambassadors engaged in a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding sexual violence against women and girls. - [Master the Art of Communication and Feedback](https://ishr.org/master-the-art-of-communication-and-feedback/) - The ISHR recently held a dynamic and engaging training session with the 2025 Ambassador cohort, focusing on the crucial elements of effective communication and feedback within a team setting. - [Rinu Oduala](https://ishr.org/rinu-oduala/) - The courage to stand alone often creates spaces where others find the strength to join you. Rinu Oduala reminds us that true power isn't measured by position or privilege, but by the willingness to sacrifice comfort for justice. - [Story of Inspiration](https://ishr.org/story-of-inspiration/) - Determined to become financially independent, she started offering home services. She worked tirelessly, proving that resilience and dedication could turn dreams into reality. - [My Mom](https://ishr.org/my-mom/) - As a woman, a mother, and a role model, your mindset, kindness, compassion, generosity, and selflessness have inspired me to be a better person and also shaped me into the person I am today. - [Peninah Nakandi: A Beacon of Inclusion and Empowerment](https://ishr.org/peninah-nakandi-a-beacon-of-inclusion-and-empowerment/) - “To every woman and girl striving to make a difference: Your voice matters, your actions count, and your resilience is transformative. Believe in your power to create change, even when it feels unseen.” - [A Women's Day Tribute to Naluwembe Maimuna Kayemba](https://ishr.org/a-womens-day-tribute-to-naluwembe-maimuna-kayemba/) - Maimuna has a good trail of lasting impact on people's lives through her works in various spaces. She has taken part in legal aid clinics involving educating village leaders in Katosi village, Mukono district in Uganda on by-law making to address stray animals, child abuse, and education. - [The Progress of Women since the Beijing Conference (1995–2025)](https://ishr.org/the-progress-of-women-since-the-beijing-conference-1995-2025/) - The Beijing Conference, a landmark event held in Beijing, China, form September 1995, was focused on the empowerment and the advancement of women worldwide. - [Stalled Negotiations](https://ishr.org/stalled-negotiations/) - Zelensky, in a rare display of public defiance, pushed back against Trump's accusations, highlighting past violations of ceasefire agreements by Russia and emphasizing Ukraine's determination to achieve a "just and lasting peace." The tense exchange culminated in Zelensky's departure from the White House at Trump's request, leaving the critical minerals deal in limbo. - [Ghana’s Independence Day 2025: Celebrating 68 Years of Freedom and Progress](https://ishr.org/ghanas-independence-day-2025/) - As we commemorate this day, let’s remember that independence is not just about the past but about shaping the future. What are your hopes for Ghana’s next chapter? - [Empowering Journeys: Success Stories of Migrant Women in Germany](https://ishr.org/empowering-journeys-success-stories-of-migrant-women-in-germany/) - On International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience and achievements of migrant women in Germany who have overcome challenges to make significant contributions to society. Here are some inspiring real-life success stories: - [Breaking Barriers](https://ishr.org/breaking-barriers/) - In a world where misinformation spreads rapidly and gender biases persist, Asal Abatova stands as a beacon of truth and empowerment - [Championing Social Justice and Public Health](https://ishr.org/championing-social-justice-and-public-health/) - Byinzika Pauline Noeline is a Ugandan advocate for social justice and human rights with a strong background in community mobilization, public health, and culinary arts. - [Advancing Health Equity and Community Advocacy](https://ishr.org/advancing-health-equity-and-community-advocacy/) - Melody is passionate about empowering marginalized groups, particularly refugees and the Batwa community, ensuring they receive adequate healthcare support. As a United Nations Youth Delegates Fellow, she has led impactful community outreach programs, championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocating for health equity at both national and international levels. - [ISHR Ambassador Onboarding Session](https://ishr.org/ishr-ambassador-onboarding-session/) - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) recently hosted a virtual onboarding session to welcome its 2025 cohort of Ambassadors. The session, held on March 3, 2025, aimed to introduce the new Ambassadors to ISHR's mission, values, and programs, and to foster a collaborative and engaging environment for their upcoming eight-week journey. - [Champion Spotlight: Hussaina Fadimatou Abdou – A Young Leader Transforming Communities](https://ishr.org/champion-spotlight-hussaina-fadimatou-abdou/) - “To every woman and girl out there: Your voice matters, your dreams are valid, and your potential is limitless. Together, we can break barriers and create a future where everyone thrives.” - [Empowering Education](https://ishr.org/empowering-education/) - Mabel Teye, a young education advocate from Madina, is making significant contributions to advancing girls' education in her community. Through her initiative, "Girls Lead Initiative," Mabel has been instrumental in providing mentorship and academic support to girls who face challenges in continuing their education. - [Revolutionary educator: The story of Nancy Swatson](https://ishr.org/revolutionary-educator-the-story-of-nancy-swatson/) - Every weekend, she gathers with children from the community under a tent in the schoolyard, making learning enjoyable with laughter and cheers when they finally understand something new. - [Nantumbwe Prossy: A Pillar of Strength](https://ishr.org/nantumbwe-prossy-a-pillar-of-strength/) - Prossy plays a crucial role as a Village Health Team (VHT) member, bridging the gap between healthcare services and her community. She conducts health education sessions, promotes routine immunization, and supports maternal and child health initiatives. From malaria prevention to HIV/AIDS awareness, she ensures that families receive accurate information to make informed health decisions. - [Advocating for Humanitarian Law and Refugee Rights](https://ishr.org/advocating-for-humanitarian-law-and-refugee-rights/) - Olachi Angel Iwehee is a dedicated human rights advocate and law graduate from Nigeria, specializing in humanitarian law, migration, and refugee rights. With a strong legal background and commitment to justice, she strives to amplify marginalized voices and address migration challenges across West Africa. - [Defending Human Rights and Legal Justice](https://ishr.org/defending-human-rights-and-legal-justice/) - Lorraine Aguti is a Ugandan human rights lawyer and social justice advocate with over five years of experience in legal practice, community engagement, and policy advocacy. Her passion for justice and equality has driven her to champion the rights of marginalized communities through legal research, policy work, and activism. - [Schirrmacher and Böhning are grateful for the conversations in Cape Verde](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-and-bohning-are-grateful-for-the-conversations-in-cape-verde/) - In Cape Verde, ISHR leaders met with President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and other top leaders - [Introducing the 2025 ISHR Ambassadors: A Global Network for Change](https://ishr.org/introducing-the-2025-ishr-ambassadors-a-global-network-for-change/) - A new year, a new journey of knowledge sharing, experience exchange, and impactful networking! To our incredible human rights ambassadors from around the world—this is your space to learn, collaborate, and drive change. Together, we will amplify voices, build connections, and strengthen the global movement for human rights. - [Assessing Qatar’s Alignment with the 1995 Copenhagen Commitment on Social Development](https://ishr.org/assessing-qatars-alignment-with-the-1995-copenhagen-commitment-on-social-development/) - On the 10th of February the Qatar Centre for Peace and Democracy in collaboration with the International Society for Human Rights, held an online side event which emphasized on the the 63 session of the Commission for Social Development. The meeting aimed to evaluate Qatar’s alignment with the 1995 Copenhagen Commitments on Social Development, assessing progress, challenges, and future strategies. - [Three years of war in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/three-years-of-war-in-ukraine/) - Human rights must not be reduced to a laughing stock of the European provinces. Europe must now urgently make up for its reprehensible failures and take tougher measures. - [Worldwide: Sharp Rise in Anti-Semitism](https://ishr.org/worldwide-sharp-rise-in-anti-semitism/) - Almost half of all adults worldwide harbor deeply rooted anti-Semitic views. Neville Teller reported this shocking result of a survey on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. - [Kenya: The Enforced Disappearance and Murder Capital of the World?](https://ishr.org/kenya-the-enforced-disappearance-and-murder-capital-of-the-world/) - On 6th February 2025, a human rights defender who was also a part of the ISHR volunteer network was found murdered and dumped by the roadside in Turkana County where he lived. - [Ghana: The road to Ghana’s Right to Information](https://ishr.org/ghana-the-road-to-ghanas-right-to-information/) - A journey of advocacy and legislative reform. “Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government.” – Jeremy Bentham - [Iran: Woman Punished with Prison after Baptism Abroad](https://ishr.org/iran-woman-punished-with-prison-after-baptism-abroad/) - The International Society for Human Rights and the Protestant news agency IDEA named the Iranian Christian Laleh Saati “Prisoner of the Month for February”. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter February 2025](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-february-2025/) - United for Human Rights in Challenging Times - [Save the Date: International Society for Human Rights Annual Meeting 2025](https://ishr.org/save-the-date-international-society-for-human-rights-annual-meeting-2025/) - We are pleased to announce that the IGFM will hold its Annual General Meeting on March 29th and 30th, 2025, in Bonn, Germany. - [ISHR: Newsletter February 2025](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-february-2025/) - United for Human Rights in Challenging Times - [China/Tibet: “Cultural annihilation” continues](https://ishr.org/china-tibet-cultural-annihilation-continues/) - The Munich-based political scientist and Asia expert Ingmar Niemann has described the human rights situation in Tibet as a matter of concern. - [Uganda: Supreme Court bans Military Courts from trying Civilians](https://ishr.org/uganda-supreme-court-bans-military-courts-from-trying-civilians/) - On January 31, the Supreme Court of Uganda made a landmark decision to prohibit the use of military courts for trying civilians. - [Congo: Rwanda’s Support for Rebels in Eastern Congo: A Deepening Crisis International Reaction](https://ishr.org/congo-rwandas-support-for-rebels-in-eastern-congo-a-deepening-crisis-international-reaction/) - On 23rd January 2025, the UN Secretary-General has condemned Rwanda for providing military and logistical support to the March 23 Movement rebels in the eastern DRC. - [Bangladesh’s Human Rights Crisis](https://ishr.org/bangladeshs-human-rights-crisis/) - UN Report Reveals Abuses During Protest Crackdown - [USA: Trump’s Immigration Policies and Human Rights Violations](https://ishr.org/usa-trumps-immigration-policies-and-human-rights-violations/) - Immigration policy has been one of the most controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency, both during his first term (2017–2021) and his second term (2025–present). - [Bangladesh: Child labour in Bangladesh](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-child-labour-in-bangladesh/) - Like in many developing countries, child labor has been a longstanding social condition in Bangladesh. - [Worldwide: Religious Freedom Increasingly Threatened](https://ishr.org/worldwide-religious-freedom-increasingly-threatened/) - The human right to Freedom of Religion or Belief is being increasingly disregarded. This is the conclusion reached by the editors of the German “Religious Freedom” yearbook. - [Welcoming a New Global Cohort of Ambassadors](https://ishr.org/welcoming-a-new-global-cohort-of-ambassadors/) - ISHR Ambassador’s journey—a journey that began with a shared dream of empowering voices around the globe. Today, we proudly introduce the third cohort of ISHR Ambassadors. - [ISHR Leadership Visits Apostolic Nuncio in Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania](https://ishr.org/ishr-leadership-visits-apostolic-nuncio-in-senegal-cape-verde-guinea-bissau-and-mauritania/) - After visiting the Government and Parliament of Cape Verde the leadership of the ISHR visited the Apostolic Nuncio for Sene­gal, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania in Dakar, the capital of Sene­gal. - [ISHR leader praises Cape Verde as model of Democracy and Human Rights](https://ishr.org/ishr-leader-praises-cape-verde-as-model-of-democracy-and-human-rights/) - The president of the ISHR expressed “pride” on January 14, in noting that Cape Verde has a “strong parlia­mentary democracy.” - [Schirrmacher and Boehning on an ISHR-Panama Exploration Mission](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-and-boehning-on-an-ishr-panama-exploration-mission/) - From a report by the Secretary General of the ISHR Matthias Boehning - [Congo: The Utopia of Peace in the Great Lakes Region, the case of the Democratic Republic of Congo](https://ishr.org/congo-the-utopia-of-peace-in-the-great-lakes-region/) - As a post conflict country, DRC strives to get off to a fresh start through several endeavors, domestically as well as internationally. - [Season’s Greetings from the International Society for Human Rights!](https://ishr.org/seasons-greetings-from-the-international-society-for-human-rights/) - Report by Hasan Hamid, Researcher and Human Rights Activist – December 2024 - [ISHR: Newsletter December 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-december-2024/) - At the end of each year, when the Christians among us celebrate Advent and prepare for Christmas, the International Human Rights Day takes place. - [Syria: Assad has fallen but Syria remains Vulnerable](https://ishr.org/syria-assad-has-fallen-but-syria-remains-vulnerable/) - In what seemed like an endless war, Al-Assad was deposed from the presidency of Syria on the 8th of December by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammed. - [Ghana: Pre-Election: Electoral Transparency and Human Rights Concerns](https://ishr.org/ghana-pre-election-electoral-transparency-and-human-rights-concerns/) - Ghana’s Electoral Commission’s credibility was scrutinised following allegations of irregularities in the voter register. - [The Flame of Youth](https://ishr.org/the-flame-of-youth/) - By Percy C Mpindi - [Amplifying Voices of Change – A Year of Impact and Hope](https://ishr.org/amplifying-voices-of-change-a-year-of-impact-and-hope/) - As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Voices of Change Ambassadors. - [North Macedonia: A Call for Interethnic Coexistence](https://ishr.org/north-macedonia-a-call-for-interethnic-coexistence/) - Report by Hasan Hamid, Researcher and Human Rights Activist – December 2024 - [Bangladesh: Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh After the July Uprising 2024](https://ishr.org/human-rights-situation-in-bangladesh-after-the-july-uprising-2024/) - Report by Hasan Hamid, Researcher and Human Rights Activist – December 2024 - [ISHR Secretary General joins the Board of Trustees of the German Institute for Human Rights](https://ishr.org/ishr-secretary-general-joins-the-board-of-trustees-of-the-german-institute-for-human-rights/) - On Friday, 13 December 2024, Matthias Boehning attended the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the German Institute for Human Rights for the first time as a newly elected member of the Board. - [What the Ambassadors Are Saying](https://ishr.org/what-the-ambassadors-are-saying/) - Amplifying Youth Voices for a Better Tomorrow - [Welcome to Our New Intern](https://ishr.org/welcome-to-our-new-intern/) - Project Management in Ghana! Bright Yom Dzeshie - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter December 2024](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-december-2024/) - At the end of each year, when the Christians among us celebrate Advent and prepare for Christmas, the International Human Rights Day takes place. - [“There is practically no socially relevant topic that does not play a role in religious freedom”](https://ishr.org/there-is-practically-no-socially-relevant-topic-that-does-not-play-a-role-in-religious-freedom/) - Yearbooks ‘Religious Freedom 2024’ and ‘Persecution and Discrimination against Christians 2024’ presented in Berlin - [Christine Schirrmacher appointed to the CASSIS Council](https://ishr.org/christine-schirrmacher-appointed-to-the-cassis-council/) - Prof. Christine Schirrmacher was appointed by the CASSIS board as a voting member at the seventh meeting of the council of the CASSIS at the University of Bonn. - [Equality – Reducing Inequalities and Advancing Human Rights](https://ishr.org/equality-reducing-inequalities-and-advancing-human-rights/) - Every year on the 10th of December, the World commemorates the Human Rights Day. This day is in honor of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a document that lays the founding principles in which the current modern Human Rights dispensation is based. - [Combating Community / School Related Gender Based Violence](https://ishr.org/combating-community-school-related-gender-based-violence/) - Enhancing Awareness, Community Engagement, and Support Systems to Combat SRGBV in Mile 16 - [Censorship, Economic Rights and Copyright Infringement in The Digital Era](https://ishr.org/censorship-economic-rights-and-copyright-infringement-in-the-digital-era/) - Lessons for young creatives - [Human Rights Awareness and Training Session](https://ishr.org/human-rights-awareness-and-training-session/) - The concept of human rights and children rights - [Advocacy and Awareness of The Right to Health care and treatment of Mentally ill persons in The Gambia](https://ishr.org/advocacy-and-awareness-of-the-right-to-health-care-and-treatment-of-mentally-ill-persons-in-the-gambia/) - Right to health care and treatment of mentally ill persons in The Gambia - [Human Rights Through Storytelling: Through My Lens](https://ishr.org/human-rights-through-storytelling-through-my-lens/) - The “Through My Lens: Human Rights through Storytelling” Program was held on the 14th day of July, 2024 at M.M College, Wairaka in the district of Jinja in Uganda, courtesy of the ISHR. - [Crestfallen receipts of a patriarchal nation](https://ishr.org/crestfallen-receipts-of-a-patriarchal-nation/) - The strongest force of change is voice. - [The Unsung Journey of Advocacy](https://ishr.org/the-unsung-journey-of-advocacy/) - From the clamoring streets of Uganda’s urban communities down to its tranquil rural corners, a peaceful transformation brews, an undeniable trend blows as devoted people armour up to battle for a purpose that has been at the core of mankind for centuries: human rights. - [Constitutional despair in Uganda: What is at stake?](https://ishr.org/constitutional-despair-in-uganda-what-is-at-stake/) - Uganda, despite making some steps in constitutionalism, rule of law and human rights is plagued by a growing cancer of constitutional despair! - [International Women’s Day](https://ishr.org/international-womens-day/) - Voices from around the world - [Exploration mission to Tajikistan by ISHR President and Secretary General](https://ishr.org/exploration-mission-to-tajikistan-by-ishr-president-and-secretary-general/) - On 11 and 12 July Thomas Schirrmacher and General Matthias Boehning visited Tajikistan for an exploration mission fo­cused on the state of human rights. - [Become a Changemaker: Apply to the 2025 ISHR Ambassadors Program](https://ishr.org/become-a-changemaker-apply-to-the-2025-ishr-ambassadors-program/) - Are you passionate about raising awareness for human rights issues, tackling climate change, or addressing inequality? Here’s your chance to make a difference. - [Islamic Republic of Iran: Execution of German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd](https://ishr.org/islamic-republic-of-iran-execution-of-german-citizen-jamshid-sharmahd/) - After announced state murder: appeasement costs human lives - [Panama: Justice](https://ishr.org/panama-justice/) - “This painting reflects my feelings toward justice. Justice is not blind; it is silent, bound and silenced.” - [ISHR: Newsletter October 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-october-2024/) - This newsletter is an expression of this necessary vibrant civil society. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter October 2024](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-october-2024/) - Dear members, friends, and partners of the International Society for Human Rights, the last few weeks have been full of events of global significance ... - [ISHR Human Rights Day 2024 Webinar on “Equality”](https://ishr.org/ishr-human-rights-day-2024-webinar-on-equality/) - Every year on the 10th of December, the World commemorates the Human Rights Day. This day is in honor of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - [Highlights: ISHR Iraq Section Activities (July–October 2024)](https://ishr.org/highlights-ishr-iraq-section-activities-july-october-2024/) - Report on Bringing ISIS to Accountability • Media Engagement on Human Rights Advocacy • International Day of the Disappeared • Child Protection Initiatives etc. - [Iraq: ISHR trains women in skilled trades](https://ishr.org/iraq-ishr-trains-women-in-skilled-trades/) - Ten years after the serious human rights violations committed by IS against the Yazidi minority in Iraq, well over 100,000 Yazidis are still living in the refugee camps. - [Pakistan: Single mother of young children imprisoned under false suspicion](https://ishr.org/pakistan-single-mother-of-young-children-imprisoned-under-false-suspicion/) - Saima Farhad Gill, 32 years, is a widow and mother of two children. The Christian woman was living an ordinary life as a temporary worker at a health centre. - [Pakistan: Police shoot people accused of blasphemy](https://ishr.org/pakistan-police-shoot-people-accused-of-blasphemy/) - In the province of Sindh in southeastern Pakistan, two extrajudicial executions have taken place within a week. - [Azerbaijan/Nagorno-Karabakh: Lawsuit filed against Baku in The Hague](https://ishr.org/azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-lawsuit-filed-against-baku-in-the-hague/) - One year ago, a blitzkrieg-like attack by Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh region led to the expulsion of the entire Christian population. - [DR Congo: Plans to lift the moratorium on the execution of the death penalty](https://ishr.org/dr-congo-plans-to-lift-the-moratorium-on-the-execution-of-the-death-penalty/) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced aggression from neighboring countries through the so-called M23 rebellion, as well as a range of armed groups. - [Lebanon: The weakest have stayed behind](https://ishr.org/lebanon-the-weakest-have-stayed-behind/) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced aggression from neighboring countries through the so-called M23 rebellion, as well as a range of armed groups. - [Venezuela: Minors treated like violent criminals](https://ishr.org/venezuela-minors-treated-like-violent-criminals/) - The ISHR sharply condemns the increase in violence in Venezuela. Maduro’s regime is making dozens of minors disappear. - [Uganda: First, Let’s kill all lawyers](https://ishr.org/uganda-first-lets-kill-all-lawyers/) - Uganda’s law society elections and their implications on the rule of law in Uganda - [Uganda: Museveni’s Erratic Son](https://ishr.org/uganda-musevenis-erratic-son/) - A Foreboding of a Volatile Uganda - [Afghanistan: Women’s rights fade week by week in Afghanistan](https://ishr.org/afghanistan-womens-rights-fade-week-by-week-in-afghanistan/) - Return to a new liberticidal law - [The need to develop an autonomous classification of the ‘crime of terrorism’ in international criminal law](https://ishr.org/international-criminal-law/) - ‘Whoever is a terrorist for some is a freedom fighter for others’. This adage outlines the contours of a debated in international criminal law. - [The balance between legality and justice](https://ishr.org/the-balance-between-legality-and-justice/) - Through the example of Paul Watson activism and his arrest - [Call for Applications: Project Manager Intern](https://ishr.org/call-for-applications-project-manager-intern/) - The Project Manager Intern will play a key role in supporting our Ambassadors during their training for the 2024–2025 cohort. - [Internship Opportunity: Digital Communications Intern](https://ishr.org/internship-opportunity-digital-communications-intern/) - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) is looking for a dynamic and motivated Digital Communications Intern to join our team! - [ISHR Secretary General holds the Tilmann Geske Memorial Lectures 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-secretary-general-holds-the-tilmann-geske-memorial-lectures-2024/) - Matthias Böhning reads out a statement from Thomas Paul Schirrmacher, who was unable to attend and will be coming to Basel next year. - [Schirrmacher visits former slave prisons in Africa](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-visits-former-slave-prisons-in-africa/) - The ISHR-President and author of several books on the history of slavery, human trafficking and racism, has visited two of the most important historical memorials to the intercontinental slave trade in Africa. - [The last memory of my father: Ansumana Jobarteh](https://ishr.org/the-last-memory-of-my-father-ansumana-jobarteh/) - This is to express how little I know of my father – I wish to know him more. To write about him. - [The noble profession: Be a law student to become a lawyer – and be called ‘LEARNED’](https://ishr.org/the-noble-profession-be-a-law-student-to-become-a-lawyer-and-be-called-learned/) - ‘LEARNED’ is not given, it is EARNED. Lawyers earn this. They do. Didn’t they? Does this mean others are not? - [Nigeria: Economic stagflation in Nigeria: A threat to citizens’ human rights](https://ishr.org/nigeria-economic-stagflation-in-nigeria-a-threat-to-citizens-human-rights/) - Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, is currently facing a severe economic crisis known as stagflation. - [Africa: Youth-led protests and revolution in Africa: A path to change](https://ishr.org/africa-youth-led-protests-and-revolution-in-africa-a-path-to-change/) - Nigeria’s end SARS protests: A youth-led movement for change - [Kenya: Kenya’s Maisha Namba Project](https://ishr.org/kenya-kenyas-maisha-namba-project/) - Balancing Digital Innovation with Human Rights Concerns - [Kenya: We, the Gen Zs of Kenya](https://ishr.org/kenya-we-the-gen-zs-of-kenya/) - Our Non-Negotiable Demands and Why We will Keep Taking to the Streets - [Cameroon: The Value of a single vote](https://ishr.org/cameroon-the-value-of-a-single-vote/) - The relationship between possessing identification documents and the full enjoyment of the right to citizenship in Cameroon is complex and often fraught with challenges. - [Arts and Human Rights](https://ishr.org/arts-and-human-rights/) - Art has over the years been used as a creative form of expression of ideas, messages, information, advocacy and protests through poetry, music, dance, drama, graffiti, paintings, drawings, crafts, to mention but a few. - [The Death Penalty: A Necessary Evil or Redundant Violation?](https://ishr.org/the-death-penalty-a-necessary-evil-or-redundant-violation/) - The death penalty presents a controversy on ending a life to uphold human rights or protecting a life to protect human rights. - [A New Generation of Human Rights Champions](https://ishr.org/a-new-generation-of-human-rights-champions/) - Join Our Prestigious Volunteer Ambassador Program - [Your Highness, ‘Fundamental Human Rights’, I kowtow before you](https://ishr.org/your-highness-fundamental-human-rights-i-kowtow-before-you/) - In this short article, I just wish to glorify ‘human rights’ for being part of human life. - [Gambia: ‘What’s on Gambia’ (WOG): The grand Bantaba, a forum to glorify](https://ishr.org/gambia-whats-on-gambia-wog-the-grand-bantaba-a-forum-to-glorify/) - This is to express how little I know of my father – I wish to know him more. To write about him. - [Africa: Statelessness](https://ishr.org/africa-statelessness/) - When your host country and your country of origin silently look on as the place you call home is demolished. - [Africa: Poisoned Soil, Poisoned Fruits](https://ishr.org/africa-poisoned-soil-poisoned-fruits/) - Can Development Plans Flourish in Africa? - [Uganda: The Right to Protest: Where Does Uganda stand?](https://ishr.org/uganda-the-right-to-protest-where-does-uganda-stand/) - About a month ago, I wrote an article on social media activism and whether its retreat activism. - [Uganda: Xenophobia in Uganda: A silent struggle](https://ishr.org/uganda-xenophobia-in-uganda-a-silent-struggle/) - What is xenophobia? What causes xenophobia? What is the law on xenophobia relevant to Uganda? - [Uganda: Better late than never: A call to action on Uganda’s child labour dilemma](https://ishr.org/uganda-better-late-than-never-a-call-to-action-on-ugandas-child-labour-dilemma/) - The world recently commemorated the world day against child labour on 12th June and the theme for this year was “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour” - [Cameroon: Evaluating the relationship between possessing Identification documents and the full enjoyment of the right to citizenship in Cameroon](https://ishr.org/cameroon-evaluating-the-relationship-between-possessing-identification-documents-and-the-full-enjoyment-of-the-right-to-citizenship-in-cameroon/) - The relationship between possessing identification documents and the full enjoyment of the right to citizenship in Cameroon is complex and often fraught with challenges. - [Poem on Natures call for Environmental Justice](https://ishr.org/poem-on-natures-call-for-environmental-justice/) - My existence is for your joy and delight, Your mindful use of me brings fulfillment bright. The land, seas, trees, and creatures so grand, Gifts from the Supernatural's loving hand ... - [Abortion: “A Crucial Right or Moral Wrong”](https://ishr.org/abortion-a-crucial-right-or-moral-wrong/) - Over the years, abortion has been a highly debated and controversial topic in the realm of human rights, pitting pro-choicers against pro-lifers. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter August 2024 – Special Edition](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-august-2024-special-edition/) - This August, we present a truly remarkable edition of our ISHR-Newsletter – a special edition entitled the Ambassadors Newsletter. - [ISHR: Newsletter August 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-august-2024/) - This August, we present a truly remarkable edition of our ISHR-Newsletter – a special edition entitled the Ambassadors Newsletter. - [EVENT: END OF THE AMBASSADORS’ PROGRAM - GRADUATION CEREMONY](https://ishr.org/end-of-the-ambassadors-program-graduation-ceremony/) - Ambassadors are encouraged to become active agents of change in their communities, advocating for human rights, social justice, and equality. - [ISHR Exploration Trip](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-takes-part-in-the-inauguration-of-the-extended-nazi-memorial-in-brauweiler-2/) - The team meet with German Embassy in Dushanbe - [Schirrmacher takes part in the inauguration of the extended Nazi memorial in Brauweiler](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-takes-part-in-the-inauguration-of-the-extended-nazi-memorial-in-brauweiler/) - In the presence of more than 160 invited guests the newly designed memorial on the grounds of the LVR Cultural Centre Brauweiler has been opened. - [Heads of USCIRF and ISHR in Discussion about Antisemitism](https://ishr.org/heads-of-uscirf-and-ishr-in-discussion-about-antisemitism/) - Thomas Paul Schirrmacher meets Rabbi Abraham Cooper in Berlin - [Uganda: The Death Penalty](https://ishr.org/uganda-the-death-penalty/) - A Necessary Evil or Redundant Violation? - [Nigeria: Women’s Leadership Struggle in Nigeria: Borrowing a Picture of Mexico](https://ishr.org/nigeria-womens-leadership-struggle-in-nigeria-borrowing-a-picture-of-mexico/) - It is 2024 and Mexico has just elected her first female president, Valeria Rodríguez. Giving her victory speech and thanking over 35 million Mexicans. - [Europe: The follow-up of the European Union elections](https://ishr.org/europe-the-follow-up-of-the-european-union-elections/) - Citizens of the European Union’s 27 member states voted over four days to elect the 720 members of the European Parliament for the next five-year term. - [Kenya: ISHR Kenya partners to launch sanitary PAD-ATM in an informal settlement school](https://ishr.org/kenya-inhumane-demolitions-render-many-dead-and-thousands-homeless-in-nairobi-2/) - When we describe PERIOD POVERTY, nothing captures its true extent than the reality lived by millions of girls and women in Kenya. - [Kenya: Inhumane Demolitions Render Many Dead and Thousands Homeless in Nairobi](https://ishr.org/kenya-inhumane-demolitions-render-many-dead-and-thousands-homeless-in-nairobi/) - In the last two months, Kenya as a whole has experienced one of the worst cases of flooding in recent history. - [ISHR President praises human rights defenders](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-praises-human-rights-defenders/) - In his closing remarks of the annual general assembly of the German section of the ISHR, Schirrmacher declared, that ISHR mainly exists to protect human rights defenders. - [Iran: Aggressive repression on the inside – hostage diplomacy on the outside](https://ishr.org/iran-aggressive-repression-on-the-inside-hostage-diplomacy-on-the-outside/) - Averting fates through political sponsorships - [Ukraine: Ukrainian hostages suffer in Russian prison camps](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ukrainian-hostages-suffer-in-russian-prison-camps/) - They have no more time to wait. We must act. - [Mortal enmity towards all Jews long before the founding of the state of Israel](https://ishr.org/mortal-enmity-towards-all-jews-long-before-the-founding-of-the-state-of-israel/) - Panel discussion in Brauweiler Abbey on anti-Semitism to mark the anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 8 May 1945 - [Guatemala: ISHR in Guatemala](https://ishr.org/guatemala-ishr-in-guatemala/) - Report from the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) in Guatemala - [ISHR: Newsletter June 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-june-2024/) - In this newsletter, we once again bring you the latest news and background information from our global network. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter June 2024](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-june-2024/) - In this newsletter, we once again bring you the latest news and background information from our global network. - [Mexico: Mrs. Sheinbaum, a Beacon of Hope for Human Rights in Mexico and Elsewhere?](https://ishr.org/mexico-mrs-sheinbaum-a-beacon-of-hope-for-human-rights-in-mexico-and-elsewhere/) - The Mexican election of 2 June 2024 was historic. Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman president in the country’s history. - [Nigeria: Egrets in the Sun; How High can Street Children Dream?](https://ishr.org/nigeria-egrets-in-the-sun-how-high-can-street-children-dream/) - Calabar shyly dresses up in fancy thrift clothes. Her coastal visage, flattened by low buildings and lush green streets, echoes the glories of what the city was and what it could become. - [Cameroon: Rethinking Solutions to Protracted Child Soldiery Problem](https://ishr.org/cameroon-rethinking-solutions-to-protracted-child-soldiery-problem/) - This article aims to critically examine the causes underlying the continued prevalence of child soldiers, the impacts on childhood development, and the international efforts undertaken to combat this problem. - [Uganda: A Reflection on the Right to Health in Uganda](https://ishr.org/uganda-a-reflection-on-the-right-to-health-in-uganda/) - Is medication free at Mulago national referral hospital, if not why is it then a national referral hospital, is the right to health in Uganda alive? - [Gambia: Examining Judicial Discretion](https://ishr.org/gambia-examining-judicial-discretion/) - Has section 99(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code curtailed the courts traditional authority to grant bail? - [Europe: The 2024 European Union Parliament elections](https://ishr.org/europe-the-2024-european-union-parliament-elections/) - The Right-Wing Extremist Takeover - [Uganda: The Flame of Equality](https://ishr.org/uganda-the-flame-of-equality/) - A light at the end of the tunnel for disability rights In the darkest night, a flame steadily burns ... - [URGENT EMERGENCY WEBINAR ALERT](https://ishr.org/urgent-emergency-webinar-alert/) - The situation of thousands of Liberian refugees in the “Liberia Camp” in Buduburam in Ghana has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks. - [Gambia: Prisoners’ Right to Vote](https://ishr.org/gambia-prisonersright-to-vote/) - Prisoners generally continued to enjoy all the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Convention, except for the right to liberty. - [EVENT: Buduburam Camp Discussion](https://ishr.org/event-buduburam-camp-discussion/) - ISHR prides itself on offering a platform for all people of diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences. - [Celebrating Biodiversity Day: A Call for Human Rights and Environmental Stewardship](https://ishr.org/celebrating-biodiversity-day-a-call-for-human-rights-and-environmental-stewardship/) - On this Biodiversity Day, let’s commit to making choices that honor and protect our planet's incredible diversity. By doing so, we uphold human rights and pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for all. - [Kenya: Drowning in Neglect](https://ishr.org/drowning-in-neglect/) - As Kenya grapples with devastating floods, the resulting human rights violations expose a tragic pattern of government negligence, corruption, and systemic ... - [Global: Is Social Media Activism Retreat Activism?](https://ishr.org/global-is-social-media-activism-retreat-activism/) - Online activism or physical activism; which serves a better purpose? - [Global: Balancing Security and Freedom](https://ishr.org/global-balancing-security-and-freedom/) - The Digital Age promises an effortless, borderless and seamless transmission of information, which poses a double-edged sword. - [Women • Economic • Justice](https://ishr.org/women-economic-justice/) - Archiving women’s economic empowerment entails dismantling power imbalances and systemic barriers that hinder their economic advancement. - [We are all prone to displacement: Reflections on exile](https://ishr.org/we-are-all-prone-to-displacement-reflections-on-exile/) - A few months ago, I had a misunderstanding with a colleague over my situation-exile. This person was close, so close to a point that I had shared every step of my struggle with them. - [Cameroon: Mirroring the Plight of Human Rights Defenders-Journalist](https://ishr.org/cameroon-mirroring-the-plight-of-human-rights-defenders-journalist/) - “Silencing handicaps thousands” - [Kenya: From High-Flying Diplomacy to Grounded Realities](https://ishr.org/kenya-from-high-flying-diplomacy-to-grounded-realities/) - Navigating Kenya’s Fiscal Tightrope in the Era of President Ruto - [Uganda: Climate Change – A Human Rights Emergency](https://ishr.org/uganda-climate-change-a-human-rights-emergency/) - “Climate Change is about the people” – Vanessa Nakate (Young Leader for Sustainable Development Goals and a Climate Activist) - [Uganda: The 2024 Uganda National Population Census](https://ishr.org/uganda-the-2024-uganda-national-population-census/) - The possible human rights implications of not being “counted” - [Uganda: Harmony at Stake](https://ishr.org/uganda-harmony-at-stake/) - By Marie Patricia Natakwa - [Celebrating Four Weeks of the Ambassador Program: A Journey of Growth and Learning](https://ishr.org/a-journey-of-growth-and-learning/) - On the 6th of May, we embarked on an exciting journey with the launch of our Ambassador Program. - [Statement in the German Federal Parliament on Antisemitism](https://ishr.org/statement-in-the-german-federal-parliament-on-antisemitism/) - Answer on a question about antisemitism by the President of the International Society for Human Rights, Prof. Dr. Thomas Paul Schirrmacher. - [Religious dialogue is essential to protect human rights](https://ishr.org/religious-dialogue-is-essential-to-protect-human-rights/) - Schirrmacher spoke at the hearing of the Committee on Human Rights on the German Federal Government’s third report on the global situation of religious freedom. - [ISHR President meets the Ambassador of El Salvador in Berlin](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-meets-the-ambassador-of-el-salvador-in-berlin/) - In preparation for a Central America tour in September that includes El Salvador, Schirrmacher visited H. E. Florencia E. Villanova de von Oehsen in Berlin. - [Global: Warm Welcome to Our New Intern, Barbara Riou!](https://ishr.org/global-warm-welcome-to-our-new-intern-barbara-riou/) - I'm thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the team, Barbara Riou! Barbara joins us remotely as an intern, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and passion for human rights, which she studies in France. - [Ghana: Solutions urgently needed for Liberian refugees in Buduburam camp](https://ishr.org/ghana-solutions-urgently-needed-for-liberian-refugees-in-buduburam-camp/) - At four o'clock in the morning on February 27, people in the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana were woken up from sleep by bulldozers. - [Latvia: Attack on Occupation Museum](https://ishr.org/latvia-attack-on-occupation-museum/) - Remembering atrocities – now more than ever! - [Mexico: The fight against women’s insecurity in Mexico is a perpetual struggle](https://ishr.org/mexico-the-fight-against-womens-insecurity-in-mexico-is-a-perpetual-struggle/) - Women’s rights continue to be violated in Mexico, which is experiencing an upsurge in human trafficking and femicide - [ISHR: Newsletter April 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-april-2024/) - With this newsletter you once again receive news and background information on the human rights situation in numerous countries around the world. - [Myanmar: Unidentified Gunmen Shoot Dead Courageous Baptist Pastor](https://ishr.org/myanmar-unidentified-gunmen-shoot-dead-courageous-baptist-pastor/) - In the city of Mogaung in Kachin State (Myanmar), unknown persons shot dead Baptist pastor Nammye Hkun Jaw Li on March 18, 2024. - [Haiti, Steeped in an Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis](https://ishr.org/haiti-steeped-in-an-unprecedented-humanitarian-crisis/) - The history of one of today’s worst humanitarian crises - [What does Transhumanism Mean for Human Rights?](https://ishr.org/what-does-transhumanism-mean-for-human-rights/) - The ancient story of Icarus vividly shows us what happens when technology develops faster than ethics. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter April 2024](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-april-2024/) - With this newsletter you once again receive news and background information on the human rights situation in numerous countries around the world. - [Iran: Extreme Persecution of the Bahá’ís](https://ishr.org/iran-extreme-persecution-of-the-bahais/) - The outgoing United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, Javaid Rehman, highlighted the “extreme” persecution of the Iranian Baha'i community. - [China: Uyghur Poems Under Suspicion](https://ishr.org/china-uyghur-poems-under-suspicion/) - On the occasion of “World Poetry Day” on March 21, the Uyghur writer Aziz Isa Elkun spoke to the online magazine “Bitter Winter”. - [Kenya: Kenyan Activists at Renewed Risk of being Targeted by use of Strategic Litigation, Arrests and Murder](https://ishr.org/kenya-kenyan-activists-at-renewed-risk-of-being-targeted-by-use-of-strategic-litigation-arrests-and-murder/) - When Kenya had elections in 2022 where Ruto emerged the winner, one of the promises he repeated severally during the campaign period was that his government will not target the opposition, activists and human rights defenders. - [Kenya: Restoring the dignity of the elderly at Korogocho slums](https://ishr.org/kenya-restoring-the-dignity-of-the-elderly-at-korogocho-slums/) - Nairobi is home to several informal settlements, popularly known as slums. One of the poorest of them all is called Korogocho. - [Senegal, in the aftermath of one of the biggest political crises in its history](https://ishr.org/senegal-in-the-aftermath-of-one-of-the-biggest-political-crises-in-its-history/) - The international community must remain attentive to the weakening of Senegal’s oasis of democratic stability in West Africa - [Sudan: Can peace be achieved in Sudan?](https://ishr.org/sudan-can-peace-be-achieved-in-sudan/) - Last year, the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) reported a dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to the ongoing conflict. A year later, the situation seems to have worsened. - [Albania: On Alabania’s youth leaving the country and the corruption plaguing the country](https://ishr.org/albania-on-alabanias-youth-leaving-the-country-and-the-corruption-plaguing-the-country/) - Many young and educated Albanians are leaving their country due to poor economic conditions, high unemployment rates, and limited opportunities for a good future. - [Ambassador Program](https://ishr.org/ambassador-program/) - On the 6th of May of 2024, the long-awaited Volunteer Ambassador Program 2024 Cohort shall commence. - [IGFM Annual General Meeting 2024](https://ishr.org/igfm-annual-general-meeting-2024/) - Cordial invitation to the 52nd annual meeting: War in Europe Advocating for Human Rights – Now More Than Ever - [Welcome Genot-Adleff Yan, our new intern, at ISHR](https://ishr.org/welcome-genot-adleff-yan-our-new-intern-at-ishr/) - On behalf of the entire ISHR team, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you! - [Pakistan: Defending Against Blasphemy Accusations](https://ishr.org/pakistan-defending-against-blasphemy-accusations/) - Given the circumstances, things turned out relatively well for the Pakistani Christian Younis Masih. Accusations of blasphemy were made against him. - [March 2024 Invest in Women and Accelerate Progress](https://ishr.org/march-2024-invest-in-women-and-accelerate-progress/) - March is not only a month to celebrate women; it's an opportunity to spotlight women human rights defenders globally through our social media campaign. - [ISHR President calls for protecting and enforcing religious freedom](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-calls-for-protecting-and-enforcing-religious-freedom-2/) - Our S.G in Kenya for the UNEA-6 conference and meeting with the ISHR Regional Representative on talks and activities for Women´s Day. - [A commentary by Karinna Moskalenko on the verdict by Oleg Orlov](https://ishr.org/a-commentary-by-karinna-moskalenko-on-the-verdict-by-oleg-orlov/) - Lawyer Karinna Moskalenko comments on the verdict against Oleg Orlov, one of Russia's best-known human rights defenders. - [Russia: Putin continues to get rid of his critics](https://ishr.org/russia-putin-continues-to-get-rid-of-his-critics/) - Oleg Orlov, co-founder of the human rights organization Memorial, which is now banned in Russia, was sentenced yesterday to two years and six months in prison for discrediting the army. - ["Ukraine is fighting for us. We must never forget that" - Cafe Kyiv 2024](https://ishr.org/cafe-kyiv-2024/) - Representatives of the International Society for Human Rights (German Section) visited Cafe Kyiv in Berlin on 19 February and provided information about their work in Ukraine. Representatives of the International Society for Human Rights (German Section) visited Cafe Kyiv in Berlin on 19 February and provided information about their work in Ukraine. - [Pakistan: Challenges Pakistani Minorities are Facing due to Uncertain Political Situation](https://ishr.org/pakistan-challenges-pakistani-minorities-are-facing-due-to-uncertain-political-situation/) - The Last 5 years have been a particularly challenging time in Pakistan regarding the economy, security, international relations and Human Rights. - [World: 2024 is an Election Year](https://ishr.org/world-2024-is-an-election-year/) - This year, more than 2 billion people will be casting their votes, making it a crucial year for democracy. - [India: Hindu Temple Opened on Mosque Ruins](https://ishr.org/india-hindu-temple-opened-on-mosque-ruins/) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on 22 January 2024. - [Germany: Annual Meeting of ISHR’s German section](https://ishr.org/germany-annual-meeting-of-ishrs-german-section/) - The German Section of the ISHR organizes its 52nd Annual Conference. Guided by the overarching topic “War in Europe – Stand up for human rights – right now!” - [Cameroon: Engaging Youths in Civic Processes](https://ishr.org/activity-one-engaging-youths-in-civic-processes-in-cameroon/) - The role of young people in civic processes, can no longer be emphasized considering their importance in decision making and participation in important areas. - [Iraq: Regional Updates from VP](https://ishr.org/iraq-regional-updates-from-vp/) - On the 1st of February, we were interviewed by the Harem news agency; we discussed the acts of aggression against the Kurdistan region of Iraq and their threat to international peace and security. We also discussed the Iranian attack on the city of Erbil and the killing of civilians and children. - [Iraq: Is Europe Facing A New Wave Of Refugees?](https://ishr.org/iraq-is-europe-facing-a-new-wave-of-refugees/) - On the 18th of January, we were interviewed on K24 satellite channel to discuss the role of the international community in protecting human rights based on a collective human security approach. - [ISHR: Newsletter February 2024](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-february-2024/) - With this newsletter you will again receive extensive updates from numerous countries, human rights contexts and areas of ISHR’s work. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter February 2024](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-february-2024/) - With this newsletter you will again receive extensive updates from numerous countries, human rights contexts and areas of ISHR’s work. - [Sincere Condolences for Alexei Navalny](https://ishr.org/sincere-condolences-for-alexei-navalny/) - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) was deeply shocked to learn on Friday, 16 February 2024, of the death of Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny. - [Iran: Convert Arrested At Christmas](https://ishr.org/iran-convert-arrested-at-christmas/) - The ISHR and the Protestant news agency IDEA have named the Iranian Christian Ismail Narimanpour as “Prisoner of the Month for February”. - [Iran: Executions, Torture, Arbitrariness](https://ishr.org/iran-executions-torture-arbitrariness/) - The World Must Not Remain Silent About The Crimes Of The Mullah Regime - [Nigeria: Violent Attacks On Christian Villages](https://ishr.org/nigeria-violent-attacks-on-christian-villages/) - The Christians in the central Nigerian state of Plateau cannot rest: around 20 rural were the target of a series of armed attacks over Christmas 2023. - [Nigeria: A Dream Became Reality For Half-Orphan Ann](https://ishr.org/nigeria-a-dream-became-reality-for-half-orphan-ann/) - The Nigerian Christian Ann O. once imagined her life differently after finishing secondary school. - [Russia: Priest Removed From Office For Criticising The War](https://ishr.org/russia-priest-removed-from-office-for-criticising-the-war/) - The well-known Russian Orthodox archpriest Alexei Uminski was removed from office by the Moscow diocesan court on 13 January after more than 30 years of service. - [Ukraine: Relatives Of Civilians Abducted To Russia In Worry And Distress](https://ishr.org/ukraine-relatives-of-civilians-abducted-to-russia-in-worry-and-distress/) - At the time of going to press, 42 other relatives of Ukrainian civilians who had been abducted to Russia had contacted the ISHR and asked for support. - [To a 50th anniversary of the ISHR with brave representatives from a free Belarus!](https://ishr.org/to-a-50th-anniversary-of-the-ishr-with-brave-representatives-from-a-free-belarus/) - Next year the ISHR will be 50 years old, half a century full of courageous human rights activists working for human rights. How did it all start? Next year the ISHR will be 50 years old, half a century full of painful and cruel human rights violations all over the world, but also half a century full of courageous human rights activists working for human rights. How did it all start? The founder of the SHR was the exiled Russian Ivan Agrusov, who was threatened with the death penalty in his homeland, the former Soviet Union under Josif Stalin. - [Belarus: Nationwide raids on family members of political prisoners](https://ishr.org/belarus-nationwide-raids-on-family-members-of-political-prisoners/) - The International Society for Human Rights strongly condemns yesterday's arrests and repressions and describes Lukashenka's increasing isolation policy as a crime against humanity. - [Welcome 2024](https://ishr.org/welcome-2024/) - Dear friends and advocates for human rights, As we bid farewell to 2023, a year that has tested the resilience of human rights worldwide, we gather to reflect on the challenges, celebrate the successes, and look ahead to the promise of the coming year 2024. - [A New Year wish from a Refugee Doctor Stuck in the Deadly Sudan War](https://ishr.org/a-new-year-wish-from-a-refugee-doctor-stuck-in-the-deadly-sudan-war/) - In the face of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, a dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding, placing the lives of 70,000 Tigrayan refugees, among others in Gedarif, in imminent danger. - [ISHR President calls for protecting and enforcing religious freedom](https://ishr.org/ishr-president-calls-for-protecting-and-enforcing-religious-freedom/) - Prof. Thomas Schirrmacher makes an appeal to German political decision-makers on the occasion of the presentation of the Yearbooks for Religious Freedom - [End of year giving](https://ishr.org/end-of-year-giving/) - Unlock the Power of Youth: Year-End Giving Campaign for Human Rights Advocacy and Education - [Cyber Monday](https://ishr.org/cyber-monday/) - This Cyber Monday, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact by supporting our mission to empower and inspire the next generation of Human Rights Ambassadors. - [Twitter Spaces: Human Rights Status Report](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-human-rights-status-report/) - The 10th of December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Therefore we pause to reflect on the extent to which human rights have been respected, promoted, and protected. - [China: House Church Preacher Detained at an Unknown Location](https://ishr.org/china-house-church-preacher-detained-at-an-unknown-location/) - The ISHR and the Protestant news agency IDEA have named Chinese Christian Chang Hao from Yunnan province as the “Prisoner of the Month for November 2023”. - [Nicaragua: Regime gets rid of Catholic critics](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-regime-gets-rid-of-catholic-critics/) - Twelve imprisoned Catholic priests were released from political prison in Nicaragua on October 18 and forced into exile. - [Asia-Pacific: Regional Updates](https://ishr.org/asia-pacific-regional-updates/) - Regional Updates from Dr. Krmanji Othman, the ISHR Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region. - [ISHR: Newsletter November 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-november-2023/) - Dear members, friends, partners and supporters of the International Society for Human Rights, We are living in challenging times. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter November 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-november-2023/) - We are living in challenging times. There seem to be ever more new crises. This makes it all the more important that we do our work courageously and tirelessly. - [Kenya: Kenyan politicians promoting sexual violence against women](https://ishr.org/kenya-kenyan-politicians-promoting-sexual-violence-against-women/) - Since Kenya promulgated the current constitution in 2010, the 47 counties within its borders have been until 2022 been headed by men. - [Kenya: Paedophilia promotes a cycle of poverty for children](https://ishr.org/kenya-paedophilia-promotes-a-cycle-of-poverty-for-children/) - According to the Kenya Ministry of Health report, over 45,000 cases of pregnant girls aged between 10–18 years were handled in January and February 2022. - [Matthias Boehning speaks in front of the Federal Chancellery](https://ishr.org/matthias-boehning-speaks-in-front-of-the-federal-chancellery/) - The Secretary General of the ISHR, Matthias Boehning, speaks in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin and demands protection for the Armenian people. - [Resolved: This House Prefers a Minimalist State](https://ishr.org/resolved-this-house-prefers-a-minimalist-state/) - This ISHR Campus event focused on increasing awareness and understanding of social and economic Rights and the state’s obligation to provide public services. - [The Path to Lasting Peace](https://ishr.org/the-path-to-lasting-peace/) - Embracing Holistic Youth Participation in Peacebuilding - [A call to Tolerance](https://ishr.org/a-call-to-tolerance/) - While on trial on 23 December 2009 Nobel Laurette Liu Xiaobo, looked toward the people who were part of the system that oppressed him. - [Pakistan: Report on Blasphemy case of Haroon Shehzad](https://ishr.org/pakistan-report-on-blasphemy-case-of-haroon-shehzad-2/) - Haroon Shehzad, a Christian man, aged about 49 years old was held accused of Blasphemy on 30th June 2023. - [Pakistan: Freedom on Bail for Christian Parents](https://ishr.org/pakistan-freedom-on-bail-for-christian-parents/) - The Christian couple Kiran and Shaukat Masih have been free again since 21 October 2023. - [Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees too Deserve their Guaranteed Rights](https://ishr.org/immigrants-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-too-deserve-their-guaranteed-rights/) - The consequences of the refugee crisis have been dramatic for the European Union, which now sees itself drifting apart. - [Swiss Human Rights Prize 2023 awarded to the co-founder of the International Criminal Court Philippe Currat](https://ishr.org/swiss-human-rights-prize-2023-awarded-to-the-co-founder-of-the-international-criminal-court-philippe-currat/) - In 2023, the Board of Directors of the International Society for Human Rights – Swiss Section – will once again award the renowned Swiss Human Rights Prize - [MEMORIAL and „Voices of War“ at the Frankfurt Book Fair](https://ishr.org/memorial-and-voices-of-war-at-the-frankfurt-book-fair/) - As part of the book fair, a presentation of the "Voices of War" project took place outside the fair on October 18, 2023. IGFM is supporting the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group in translating interviews with eyewitnesses of the Russian-Ukrainian war. - [A signal of hope for Iran’s women](https://ishr.org/a-signal-of-hope-for-irans-women/) - ISHR congratulates Narges Mohammadi on the Nobel Peace Prize - [Ukraine: OHCHR Report on the Human Rights Situation](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ohchr-report-on-the-human-rights-situation/) - This thirty-sixth report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Ukraine covers the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 July 2023. - [The secular state religion: Finland takes up arms against Christian competition](https://ishr.org/the-secular-state-religion-finland-takes-up-arms-against-christian-competition/) - A commentary by Prof. Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher on the treatment of freedom of religion or belief in contemporary states, using Finland as an example. - [Bhutan: Inner Harmony, Outer Tension](https://ishr.org/bhutan-inner-harmony-outer-tension/) - The small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, with a population of just under 880,000, can justifiably be described as one of the most isolated countries in the world. - [Armenia: Warning of genocide](https://ishr.org/armenia-warning-of-genocide/) - EU partner Azerbaijan starts war against Armenian enclave Nagorno-Karabakh - [Morocco: Demonstrating the True Spirit of Unity and Compassion](https://ishr.org/morocco-demonstrating-the-true-spirit-of-unity-and-compassion/) - Human rights are not merely theoretical but also practical and inspirational. When everything else disappears, only human values and unity remain. - [Pakistan: Tighter Blasphemy Laws put Even More Pressure on Minorities](https://ishr.org/tighter-blasphemy-laws-put-even-more-pressure-on-minorities/) - Critical, amusing or derogatory statements about companions or relatives of the Islamic prophet Mohammed are to be punished even more severely in Pakistan in the future. On January 17, Pakistan's National Assembly passed an amendment to the law, which stipulates that such offenses will be punishable by a minimum of ten years’ imprisonment instead of the current three years. - [Germany: ISHR International Council Elects New Leaders at Recent Meeting](https://ishr.org/ishr-international-council-elects-new-leaders-at-recent-meeting/) - The ISHR recently held its International Council Meeting on April 24th, 2023, where the organization elected its new governing council. - [Disregard for the presumption of innocence in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/disregard-for-the-presumption-of-innocence-in-ukraine/) - Even among high dignitaries in Ukraine: The Office of the Prosecutor General and the State Bureau of Investigation allow themselves to say that they seized a terrorist or a murderer even before the court’s decision. ISHR-represantative Anastasya Alekseyeva in interview: - [Does Corona interfere with Putin's New Coup d' État?](https://ishr.org/does-corona-interfere-with-putins-new-coup-d-etat/) - Carmen Krusch, head of the Eastern Europe section of the ISHR takes a stand on developments and dangers that, with a serious wink, require our full attention. - [A. Davitaya, president ISHR-Georgia in interview with Forbes](https://ishr.org/a-davitaya-president-ishr-georgia-in-interview-with-forbes/) - Georgia, Avtandil Davitaya, President of ISHR-Georgia in an interview with Forbes-Georgia: The conflict in Abkhazia must not be allowed to freeze! - [The President of the ISHR visits the Ukraine](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-meets-ukrainian-minister-of-education/) - The President of the International Society for Human Rights meets with lawyers and human rights defenders of Ukraine - [The President of ISHR meets the Patriarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian Minister of Education in Kiev and Washington](https://ishr.org/the-president-of-ishr-meets-the-patriarch-of-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-and-the-ukrainian-minister-of-education-in-kiev-and-washington/) - Prof. Dr. phil. h.c. Moritz Hunzinger, together with Prof. Igor Vetrov, and the dean, Prof. Vladimir Evtukh, former minister and ambassador, visited the Christmas reception, which was organized by His Holiness, the Patriarch of Kiev and All Russia-Ukraine Filaret. - [The President of the ISHR meets with human rights defenders in Moldova and in Transnistria](https://ishr.org/the-president-of-the-ishr-meets-with-human-rights-defenders-in-moldova-and-in-transnistria/) - The President of the ISHR visited the Republic of Moldova to support Moldovan human rights activists, including the members of the Moldovan Section of the ISHR. - [INTIMIDATION POLITICS – POLITIKA SAPUGIVANIYA](https://ishr.org/intimidation-politics-politika-sapugivaniya/) - This year exactly marks 30 years since I’ve been in Soviet Moscow. Although I have visited there dozens of times since then, the comparison always remains in my head. – By Dr. rer. pol. C. Krusch - [Working to Strengthen the Rule of Law in the Ukraine](https://ishr.org/working-to-strengthen-the-rule-of-law-in-the-ukraine/) - The Ukrainian Section of the ISHR is working in the field of observance of the right to a fair trial in Ukraine. We started this work in 2017, ... - [Systematic torture of prisoners in Eastern Ukraine](https://ishr.org/systematic-torture-of-prisoners-in-eastern-ukraine/) - Federal Government Human Rights Commissioner shocked - [Does Belarus downplay the global coronavirus pandemic?](https://ishr.org/does-belarus-downplay-the-global-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Belarusians began to feel the consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic around the beginning of the second decade of March 2020. - [The Right to a Fair Trial in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/the-right-to-a-fair-trial-in-ukraine/) - In 2019, the ISHR continued to monitor observation of the right to a fair trial in Ukraine. Since July, this work has been carried out. - [Obituary for Maja Caspari: head of ISHR-Romania](https://ishr.org/obituary-for-maja-caspari-founder-and-head-of-ishr-romania/) - After 30 years of membership in the International Council, Maja Caspari, Chairperson of the Romania Section, left us in March 2020 at the age of 88. - [Human Rights in the Former Soviet Union 2014](https://ishr.org/human-rights-in-the-former-soviet-union-2014/) - Despite the disintegration of the bipolar East-West model, human rights violations have continued. - [Big Brother Belarus traumatizing youth](https://ishr.org/big-brother-belarus-traumatizing-youth/) - Belarus human rights ishr prison isolation - [Lukanshenkas Guantanamo-dream-castle?](https://ishr.org/lukanshenkas-guantanamo-dream-castle/) - Big Brother Belarus meets its people with Stalinist home recipes-while Europe meets Tikhanovskaya with a warm handshake - [New skirmishes between Armenia and Azerbaijan](https://ishr.org/new-skirmishes-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan/) - Azerbaijan's youth demonstrate for war. "End quarantine-begin war," so to read on their demo banners. 75 years after the end of the Second World War... - [Appeal of Solidarity to Belarus](https://ishr.org/appeal-of-solidarity-to-belarus/) - On the occasion of a congress held in the former Cottbus prison under the motto "Forced labour in political GDR custody", the former political prisoners from the GDR who were present decided on the following appeal to the belarusian government. - [Detention and Tortures in Belarus - Victims of political persecution need help.](https://ishr.org/detention-and-tortures-in-belarus-victims-of-political-persecution-need-help/) - Maria Kolesnikova was taken to prison in Zhodino in the north-east of Minsk (as of 13 September). Lukashenko's regime wanted to forcibly deport to Ukraine a courageous 38-year-old opposition activist and a representative of the Coordination Council. However, she prevented this by tearing up her passport right at the border. - [Appeal to the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan](https://ishr.org/appeal-to-the-republic-of-armenia-and-the-republic-of-azerbaijan/) - In a letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the President of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Vardanovich Sargsyan, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) has expressed its concern about the renewed military confrontation between the two countries. - [Condolences from the ISHR on the death of Gozel Bayramli](https://ishr.org/condolences-from-the-ishr-on-the-death-of-gozel-bayramli/) - The ISHR would like to express its sincere condolences on the death of Gozel Bayramli. She was an human rights activst in Azerbaijan, who was greatly respected by her colleagues for her bravery and accomplishments. - [Belarus: Support political prisoner with letters!](https://ishr.org/belarus-support-political-prisoner-with-letters/) - 25-year-old teacher Marina Glasowa was arrested after taking part in demonstration against falcification of presidential elections. - [Seeking Justice. Stories of Violence in Belarus](https://ishr.org/seeking-justice-stories-of-violence-in-belarus/) - The book describes the stories of tortures of Belarus people who peacefully protested against alleged election fraud in the presidential elections 2020 - [In memory of Andrei Sakharov: the 100th anniversary of the outstanding man´s birth](https://ishr.org/in-memory-of-andrei-sakharov-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-outstanding-mans-birth/) - In memory of Andrei Sakharov, who would have turned 100 on 21 May 2021. How would he celebrate his 100th birthday today? - [President Lukukashenko is tightening his authoritarian grip over Belarus](https://ishr.org/lukashenko-tightening-authoritarian-grip/) - The forced landing of a Ryanair flight on Sunday 23 May 2021 has put Belarusian president Alexander G. Lukashenko in a new global spotlight. This incident marks a new quality of Belarusian authoritarian repression that has already intensified substantially since August 2020, when Belarusians were met with violent police crackdown while protesting his controversial re-election results. - [Open letter: Nestlé must immediately stop funding state media in Belarus](https://ishr.org/belarus_nestle_open_letter/) - No other foreign company places as many commercials on Belarusian state television as Nestlé. Over 50 non-governmental organisations are therefore calling on the Swiss food company to immediately end its support for the Lukashenko regime's TV propaganda. - [Reforms are not always for the better](https://ishr.org/reforms-are-not-always-for-the-better/) - What is common between the Ukrainian Bar Association's recommendation to members of the High Council of Justice from the Bar to resign and the European Court of Human Rights' decision to recognise the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court of Poland as a court not established in accordance with the law? Let's look into it and draw parallels with Ukraine. - [Resolution for Belarus](https://ishr.org/resolution-for-belarus/) - We see the numerous shocking events in Belarus as an opportunity to rally together and demand an immediate end to all persecution, repression and torture of all opposition and civil society actors. - [SOLIDARITY RALLY WITH BELARUS](https://ishr.org/solidarity-rally-with-belarus/) - Around a hundred people gathered at the historic Römerberg Square in Frankfurt-am-Main to demand an end to the "last dictatorship in Europe" and the release of all political prisoners in Belarus. Thanks to the ISHR, many German parliamentarians, academics and members of civil society came together to stand up for the Belarusian people. - [The Right to a Fair Trial in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/ukraine-report-2020/) - The report is published with support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. - [Focus: the North Caucasus, Ingushetia, origins](https://ishr.org/focus-the-north-caucasus-ingushetia-origins/) - Ingushetia: already 2 years in Russian pre-trial detention for peaceful protests against the handover of land to Chechnya. The former interior minister, the head of the local Red Cross, a museum director, two young lawyers, a university professor, a philologist and elected representative, a department head in the health sector ... They all urgently need our help! - [Political prisoners in Ingushetia](https://ishr.org/political-prisoners-in-ingushetia/) - Sarifa Sautieva • Akhmed Pogorov • Bagaudin Khautiev • Barakh Chemurziev • Musa Malsagov • Malsag Uzhakhov • Ismail Nalgiev • Akhmed Barakhoev - [Ukraine war: ISHR provides humanitarian aid in Poland](https://ishr.org/ukraine-war-ishr-provides-humanitarian-aid-in-poland/) - The ISHR has been working with the Belarusian exile NGO "Unser Haus" for some time, so we were able to quickly support them in helping Ukrainian refugees on the Polish border - [ISHR-Section Ukraine: Humanitarian aid in the war region expands](https://ishr.org/ishr-section-ukraine-humanitarian-aid-in-the-war-region-expands/) - The young lawyers of the ISHR monitoring project to strengthen Ukrainian rule of law reform have quickly regrouped after the shock and flight and are pitching in where they can in their local area. - [ISHR humanitarian aid for war refugees in Moldova](https://ishr.org/ishr-humanitarian-aid-for-war-refugees-in-moldova/) - The Moldovan section of ISHR provided assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova thanks to the support of our entire international organization. - [ISHR: Humanitarian aid in the western Ukrainian border town Lviv](https://ishr.org/ishr-humanitarian-aid-in-the-western-ukrainian-border-town-lviv/) - The exiled Belarusian organization Nash Dom (Olga Karatch) is now helping the refugees who landed in Lemberg with their local partners and with the support of the German section of the International Society for Human Rights/IGFM. - [ISHR Ukraine Section: Dnipro working group provides aid under rubble](https://ishr.org/ishr-ukraine-section-dnipro-working-group-provides-aid-under-rubble/) - "The Russians aren't humans, they kill civilians", Sergei S. exclaimed desperately, one of the chairmen of the ISHR working group Dnipro. We work under the toughest conditions, but we tackle, we work! - [Appeal to the Russian citizens](https://ishr.org/appeal-to-the-russian-citizens/) - We are not your opponents, and certainly not your enemies! Nothing is more important to restoring peace than the truth! Nothing is fairer than ending this violent special operation immediately! - [Russia: SOS for "MEMORIAL"](https://ishr.org/russia-sos-for-memorial/) - Russia wants to destroy the last bastion for human rights. According to a letter from the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on November 11, 2021, the General Prosecutor’s Office applied for the dissolution of the largest Russian human rights organization “MEMORIAL”. Find, sign, forward here the online petition for MEMORIAL of the German Association for East European Studies. - [The defendants in the "Ingush case" sentenced to terms from 7.5 to 9 years in prison](https://ishr.org/the-defendants-in-the-ingush-case-sentenced-to-terms-from-7-5-to-9-years-in-prison/) - Sarifa Sautieva • Akhmed Pogorov • Bagaudin Khautiev • Barakh Chemurziev • Musa Malsagov • Malsag Uzhakhov • Ismail Nalgiev • Akhmed Barakhoev - [Ukraine: Students from 11 countries applied for an internship at the IAC ISHR](https://ishr.org/ukraine-students-from-11-countries-applied-for-an-internship-at-the-iac-ishr/) - IAC ISHR has received 20 applications from students, members of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) organization from France, Lithuania, Sweden, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands, who wish to do an internship in a human rights organization. - [Belarus: Release of political prisoner Natallia Hershe](https://ishr.org/belarus-release-of-political-prisoner-natallia-hershe-2/) - Swiss and Belarus citizen, political prisoner Natallia Hersche was released after 17 months in the Belarusian prison. This was announced by Swiss President Ignazio Cassis in his Twitter account, having published a photo of Natallia Hersche with her brother and Swiss Ambassador to Belarus Christine Honegger. - [Belarus: Release of political prisoner Natallia Hershe](https://ishr.org/belarus-release-of-political-prisoner-natallia-hershe/) - Swiss and Belarus citizen, political prisoner Natallia Hersche was released after 17 months in the Belarusian prison. This was announced by Swiss President Ignazio Cassis in his Twitter account, having published a photo of Natallia Hersche with her brother and Swiss Ambassador to Belarus Christine Honegger - [Eastern Ukraine: Christmas in Stanytsia Luhanska](https://ishr.org/eastern-ukraine-christmas-in-stanytsia-luhanska/) - As a rule, the infrastructure on the front lines is not so pleasing to the eye, and so one always fears that it might get worse. However, having arrived in Stanytsia Luhanska in January 2022, I was relieved to see that Stanytsia Luhanska had not only not gotten worse, but was instead developing step by step, even despite the growing military threat from the Russian Federation. - [Belarus: Referendum as a perfidious war game](https://ishr.org/belarus-referendum-as-a-perfidious-war-game/) - Referendum on amending the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus. Early voting in the referendum to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus started on February 22 and will end on February 27, the main voting day. - [War in Ukraine: ISHR appeal for donations- please help!](https://ishr.org/war-in-ukraine-ishr-appeal-for-donations-please-help-the-ukrainian-refugees-please-help/) - Dear reader, War in Europe – hundreds of thousands fleeing. No country in Europe has been prepared for this – neither for a war, nor for so many refugees. Especially the states bordering Russia and Ukraine are not prepared to receive refugees. But the solidarity of states with Ukraine and their citizens with refugees is great. - [ISHR Ukraine provides humanitarian aid in the war zone](https://ishr.org/ishr-ukraine-provides-humanitarian-aid-in-the-war-zone/) - We didn't expect such insanity until the last second, until early in the morning of February 24th. when we were "bombed in". Now we have arrived in the unbelievable reality and are trying to get our senses together again, collect ourselves, network and tackle where we can help. Please support us! - [Letter of Nasrin Sotudeh to Mr. Antonio Guterres](https://ishr.org/letter-of-nasrin-sotudeh-to-mr-antonio-guterres/) - The lawyer and political prisoner Nasrin Sotudeh wrote a letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres. - [ISHR working group Wittlich in Germany: Another aid transport to Lithuania for the Ukrainian war refugees](https://ishr.org/ishr-working-group-wittlich-in-germany-another-aid-transport-to-lithuania-for-the-ukrainian-war-refugees/) - 81-year-old honorary chairwoman of ISHR Katrin Bornmüller grabbed together with her working group in Wittlich their 530th aid transport to Lithuania. This is now the second in a row to benefit Ukrainian war refugees there. - [The OSCE Report on war crimes in Ukraine as of February 24, 2022](https://ishr.org/the-osce-report-on-war-crimes-in-ukraine-as-of-february-24-2022/) - On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. The Ukrainians have been subjected to shelling and brutal violence by Russian soldiers since 24 February. - [Luydmyla Denisova: interview with the Ombudsman of Ukraine](https://ishr.org/luydmyla-denisova-interview-with-the-ombudsman-of-ukraine/) - Since the beginning of the war, the workload in the Office of the Ombudsman, headed by Lyudmyla Denisova, has multiplied. Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia, annihilation, torture, forced deportation. All of this is documented as a war crime - for future courts. - [ISHR Ukraine - Humanitarian help in the war zone](https://ishr.org/ishr-ukraine-humanitarian-help-in-the-war-zone/) - ISHR lawyers in Ukraine - "Our mission is to help now" “The situation is changing from day to day. We focus on food, hygiene and medicine, but people are also asking for fuel, money and most importantly drinking water. - [ISHR Lithuania - Humanitarian aid with a rich delegation program](https://ishr.org/ishr-lithuania-humanitarian-aid-with-a-rich-delegation-program/) - Here is a report of the visit of our small but energetic ISHR delegation in mid-April 2022 to Lithuania. There are currently 47,000 Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania, and every day there are about 150 more of them. - [Ukraine: ISHR team provides help where others cannot reach](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ishr-team-provides-help-where-others-cannot-reach/) - Ukrainian ISHR team provides humanitarian help in settlements near the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and in Zaporizhzhia region. - [Ukraine. ISHR humanitarian aid in the war zone. Bucha and Borodyanka, we will not forget you](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ishr-humanitarian-aid-in-the-war-zone-bucha-and-borodyanka-we-will-not-forget-you/) - Ukrainian ISHR team provides humanitarian help in Borodyanka and Havrylivka (Kyiv Oblast). - [IGFM: Holodomor - killing by starvation - must not happen again](https://ishr.org/igfm-holodomor-killing-by-starvation-must-not-happen-again/) - IGFM appeals to all those who are not necessarily dependent on the German government's subsidies to donate to organisations like IGFM that provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine. - [Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Greetings to 50 years ISHR](https://ishr.org/sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-greetings-to-50-years-ishr/) - “Two years ago I was a housewife,” said today’s leader of democratic Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in her greetings to the 50th IGFM annual general meeting. - [Report of the ISHR Moldova Section on Fears in Moldova About the Spread of War](https://ishr.org/report-of-the-ishr-moldova-section-on-fears-in-moldova-about-the-spread-of-war/) - Moldovans have been living in constant stress and fear since 24 February because of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. - [Russia: Izolyatsia, the Kremlin’s Master Detention Facility](https://ishr.org/russia-izolyatsia-the-kremlins-master-detention-facility-2/) - As the war on Ukraine by the Russian regime ravages, more gross violations of human rights by the Russian state and its backed Separatists continue to surface. A very recent picture of these violations is the arbitrary imprisonment of pro-Ukraine activists and scholars in the ‘Izolyatsia prison. - [Albania: Blood Revenge](https://ishr.org/albania-blood-revenge/) - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BLOOD FEUD AND A VENDETTA? In Albania, a blood feud is called gjakmarrja, which means ‘blood-taking’ or ‘blood feud’. Revenge or vendetta, on the other hand, is called hakmarrja. The latter is the obligation to ‘take life to right an earlier wrong, to salvage honour’. The terms are used interchangeably and sometimes can be confusing, as in both cases the killing is made to restore justice and honour. - [Bangladesh: The Overall Human Rights Situation is Somewhat Alarming](https://ishr.org/bangladesh-the-overall-human-rights-situation-is-somewhat-alarming/) - Children's Human Rights: In Bangladesh in 2022, a total of 516 children were killed due to various reasons including death due to physical abuse, murder after rape, murder after failed rape attempt. - [ISHR: Principles of the Moscow Helsinki Group are still relevant](https://ishr.org/ishr-principles-of-the-moscow-helsinki-group-are-still-relevant/) - Due to the ban of the Moscow Helsinki Group on January 25, 2023, the International Society for Human Rights accuses Putin's regime of direct succession with the Soviet regime. - [1 year of aggressive war in Ukraine](https://ishr.org/1-year-of-aggressive-war-in-ukraine/) - Exactly 75 years ago, the human abyss that opened up after the Second World War forced the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Exactly one year ago, the world was catapulted overnight into the horrors of World War II by Putin's Russia. - [Belarus: The outcry must not remain unheard](https://ishr.org/belarus-the-outcry-must-not-remain-unheard/) - The International Society for Human Rights urges the EU to intensify support for the Belarusian democracy movement. - [Belarus: ‘Runaway slave-women’ of Belarusian Dictator Lukashenko under Attack in Lithuania](https://ishr.org/runaway-slave-women-of-belarusian-dictator-lukashenko-under-attack-in-lithuania/) - "Our constitution is not for a woman. And our society is not already ripe to vote for a woman. Because, under our constitution, the president is endowed with a strong power." Alexander Lukashenko, 2020 - [Ukraine: Russian troops exploded Hydroelectric Power Plant in Kherson Region](https://ishr.org/ukraine-russian-troops-exploded-hydroelectric-power-plant-in-kherson-region/) - Russian troops had exploded the Kakhovska Hydroelectric Power Plant located in Kherson Region. - [Global: World Day against Child Labour](https://ishr.org/global-world-day-against-child-labour/) - World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on June 12 to raise awareness about the urgency of eradicating child labour. - [Lithuania: Lithuanian Envoy calls for International Special Court](https://ishr.org/lithuanian-envoy-calls-for-international-special-court/) - At the annual ISHR meeting in April 2023, Vaidotas Karvelis, Lithuanian envoy, called for an International Special Court. - [Croatia: A Tribute to the Service and Work of Jadranka Cigelj on behalf of the ISHR](https://ishr.org/a-tribute-to-the-service-and-work-of-jadranka-cigelj-on-behalf-of-the-ishr/) - The International Society for Human Rights would like to issue a special tribute in honor of the great work of Jadranka Cigelj. - [Lithuania: IGFM’s Assistance to Ukrainian and Belarusian Children Refugees in Lithuania](https://ishr.org/igfms-assistance-to-ukrainian-and-belarusian-children-refugees-in-lithuania/) - IGFM in collaboration with “Our House” provides support, educational programs, and cultural activities for Ukrainian and Belarusian refugee children. - [ISHR Newsletter • July 2021](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-july-2021/) - As the global recession in democracy and rise in authoritarianism deepens, the ISHR upholds their comprehensive efforts in advocating for and supporting those fighting for their civil and political rights worldwide. - [ISHR Newsletter • December 2021](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-december-2021/) - What is your definition of equality – is a question we posed to our online community this month to mark the International Human Rights Day. Equality – reducing inequalities, advancing human rights was the dedicated focus of this year’s commemoration of the day. - [ISHR Newsletter • April 2022](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-april-2022/) - It has been long since ISHR news landed in your inboxes but so much has been happening in the world of human rights some of which we will capture in this ‘bumper edition.’ - [ISHR Newsletter • June 2022](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-june-2022/) - It's almost 2 months since we marked 40 years of ISHR and 50 years of IGFM (German section). The anniversary was a day of many meaningful and moving words. - [ISHR Newsletter • September 2022](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-september-2022/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has continued to keep Europe and the world on tenterhooks in recent weeks. There is work to be done on all fronts. - [ISHR: Newsletter November 2022](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-november-2022/) - While the war in Ukraine continues to keep the world on tenterhooks, although the tide seems to be slowly turning, two other issues with direct human rights relevance come into focus for us this November. - [ISHR: Newsletter January 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-january-2023/) - At the beginning of the new year we greet you warmly as President and Secretary General from the International Secretariat in Bonn/Germany. - [ISHR: Newsletter March 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-march-2023/) - Women are often the most severely affected sufferers from wars, conflicts and global crises – challenges well known and repeatedly emphasized on every International Women’s Day on March 8 of every year. - [ISHR: Newsletter May 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-may-2023/) - A busy time is behind us: after a long break, partly due to Covid, we were finally able to hold an International Council meeting in person ... - [ISHR: Newsletter July 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-july-2023/) - Dear members, friends, partners and supporters of the ISHR, on behalf of the ISHR Secretariat in Bonn/Germany, I am delighted and humbled to greet all supporters of global human rights work associated with us for the German summer break. - [ISHR: Newsletter September 2023](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-september-2023/) - Dear members, friends, partners and supporters of the International Society for Human Rights, I greet you all on today's International Day of Democracy. - [Iran: Pressure On Bahai Increases](https://ishr.org/iran-pressure-on-bahai-increases/) - In Iran, 90-year-old Jamaloddin Khanjani, once a member of the unofficial governing body of the Iranian Bahai community, was arbitrarily arrested on 13 August. - [Global: Brief on the Importance of Advocating for Social Economic Rights in Developing Countries](https://ishr.org/global-brief-on-the-importance-of-advocating-for-social-economic-rights-in-developing-countries/) - Socioeconomic rights are human rights focused on the economic and social well-being. They include access to necessities like food, education, and health care. - [Nigeria: Spreading Hope: “Please come back”](https://ishr.org/nigeria-spreading-hope-please-come-back/) - A Visit in Nigeria to the Survivors of Islamist Atrocities: The Nigerian Catholic Priest Monsignor Obiora Ike is splitting his time between Europe and Africa. - [Work Report:-From the ISHR Vice President for Asia and the Pacific](https://ishr.org/work-report-from-the-ishr-vice-president-for-asia-and-the-pacific/) - Our vice president of Asia and Pacific has been undertaking several projects that support human rights awareness raising and capacity building. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter September 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-september-2023/) - Dear members, friends, partners and supporters of the International Society for Human Rights, I greet you all on today's International Day of Democracy. - [Africa: Democracy in Africa is Still Elusive](https://ishr.org/africa-democracy-in-africa-is-still-elusive/) - This newsletter falling on the foothills of World Democracy Day leaves us with no option but to interrogate the state of democracy in the world. - [Nicaragua: Cast light on Bishops Rolando José Álvarez and Silvio José Báez](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-cast-light-on-bishops-rolando-jose-alvarez-and-silvio-jose-baez/) - Rolando José Álvarez and Silvio José Báez Ortega have faced the most pernicious of situation in Nicaragua as they stand up to the repressive regime of long-term ruler, Daniel Ortega. - [Day for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion](https://ishr.org/day-for-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion/) - Statement from ISHR on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on 22nd of August - [Nepal: Claim and Reality of the Constitution](https://ishr.org/nepal-claim-and-reality-of-the-constitution/) - The country has one of the best and most inclusive constitutions in the world on paper, but there is still work to be done in implementing it in the reality of social life. - [Nicaragua: The Catholic Church – Side by Side with the People](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-the-catholic-church-side-by-side-with-the-people/) - In the history of humanity few institutions have been so controversial when it comes to their role played as the Roman Catholic Church. - [Cameroon: Arm Separatist Groups Continue to Hold Education Hostage in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon](https://ishr.org/cameroon-arm-separatist-groups-continue-to-hold-education-hostage-in-the-northwest-and-southwest-regions-of-cameroon/) - 2023/2024 has been marked by serious human rights violations on education and the civilian population in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon. - [Cameroon: Amplifying Youth Voices as Agent of Change](https://ishr.org/cameroon-amplifying-youth-voices-as-agent-of-change/) - This year’s theme on the International Day for Democracy, celebrated annually on the 15th of September, is centered on: Empowering the Next Generation. - [Iraq: Christian Property In Danger](https://ishr.org/iraq-christian-property-in-danger/) - With a presidential stroke of the pen, the legal situation of the largest Christian community in Iraq, the Chaldean Catholic Church, has been thrown into turmoil. - [Pakistan: Number Of Revenge Attacks On Blasphemy Suspects Grows](https://ishr.org/pakistan-number-of-revenge-attacks-on-blasphemy-suspects-grows/) - Under the false pretext of having to defend themselves against insults to Islam, members of religious minorities in Pakistan are being attacked more frequently. - [Africa: Let's Right Our Economic Wrongs too.](https://ishr.org/africa-lets-right-our-economic-wrongs-too/) - Rights are Universal and Complementary, and that is why we must advocate for them as such— universally and complementarily. - [Morocco: ISHR Leadership at Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference](https://ishr.org/ishr-leadership-at-inter-parliamentary-union-conference/) - “Working together for our common future” – Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Boehning participated in the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue. - [Global: Statement from ISHR on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief](https://ishr.org/global-statement-from-ishr-on-international-day-commemorating-the-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion-or-belief/) - The 22nd of August marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. - [Twitter Spaces: The Political Conflicts in Africa and the European Migrant Crisis.](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-the-political-conflicts-in-africa-and-the-european-migrant-crisis/) - The current migrant crisis on the shores of Europe has elicited mixed controversial reaction from Europe, the UN and the greater part of Africa. - [The president of the ISHR recommends the new book of Rudolf Decker about Africa](https://ishr.org/the-president-of-the-ishr-recommends-the-new-book-of-rudolf-decker-about-africa/) - Here you find my review, in which I as president of the International Council of the ISHR recommend the new book of Rudolf Decker about Africa as pioneering. - [Journey on the tracks of Boko Haram](https://ishr.org/journey-on-the-tracks-of-boko-haram/) - Dr. Emmanuel Ogbunwezeh travelled to Nigeria to get an idea of the situation there, especially of the effects of the terror campaign of Boko Haram. - [Al-Sisi ignores causes of hatred and discrimination](https://ishr.org/al-sisi-ignores-causes-of-hatred-and-discrimination/) - In the run-up to a trip of German members of the Bundestag to Egypt, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) appeals to them not only to consult the Egyptian government, but above all to pay attention to the victims. - [Swiss Human Rights Award 2019 to Prof. Dr. Ruedi Lüthy](https://ishr.org/swiss-human-rights-award-2019-to-prof-dr-ruedi-luthy/) - Since 1994, the Swiss Section of the ISHR has been awarding its Human Rights Prize annually. The aim of this award is to honour people and actions for peace. - [Victims of Xenophobia Abroad, Culprits of Xenophobia at Home](https://ishr.org/victims-of-xenophobia-abroad-culprits-of-xenophobia-at-home/) - The mindless xenophobic violence against Nigerians and other African immigrants in South Africa is igniting social media conversation about what ... - [Plan Colombia: a fundamentally flawed model for Nigeria](https://ishr.org/plan-colombia-a-fundamentally-flawed-model-for-nigeria/) - Christian activists in the United States are urging the US government to implement a “Plan Nigeria”, based on its military/economic Plan Colombia. - [Kenya: A Silent Epidemic – Sexual Abuse of Boys](https://ishr.org/kenya-a-silent-epidemic-sexual-abuse-of-boys/) - Sexual violence and harassment continuous to permeate all sectors of society worldwide, a vice that threatens to disenfranchise our social fabric. - [Africa: Are African Youths being Apathetic to Politics?](https://ishr.org/africa-are-african-youths-being-apathetic-to-politics/) - Alex Martin Musiime about the youth in Africa - [Uganda: Government should Account for Heinous Violations](https://ishr.org/uganda-government-should-account-for-heinous-violations/) - On the 31st of May 2021, Ugandans woke up to scathing footage of what security forces had done six months before in the infamous November 2020 shootings in Kampala. - [Ex-Muslim arrested for blasphemy](https://ishr.org/ex-muslim-arrested-for-blasphemy/) - Mubarak Bala, President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was arrested by the police in Kaduna on charges of blasphemy on 29 April 2020 . - [Kenya: A Call for Support Towards Human Rights Defense in Kenya](https://ishr.org/a-call-for-support-towards-human-rights-defense-in-kenya/) - Jane Njeri was 11 when her stepfather defiled her. She had known him as her father from a young age when her mother married her abuser. - [Cameroon: Urgent Support for Cameroon Human Rights Defenders](https://ishr.org/urgent-support-for-cameroon-human-rights-defenders/) - The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy has the purpose to engage both Civil Society Organizations and the Government to enhance Human Rights. - [Kenya: Is Kenya Sending a Message to the World that we are a Paedophiles Paradise?](https://ishr.org/is-kenya-sending-a-message-to-the-world-that-we-are-a-paedophiles-paradise/) - On the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, lies a serene hilly town known as Ngong within Kajiado County. - [Uganda: Welcome Message](https://ishr.org/welcome-message-jamada-kalinda-musa/) - We are delighted to welcome our new ambassador, Jamada Kalinda Musa under the ISHR Ambassador program. - [Kenya: A Human Rights Defender Retires](https://ishr.org/kenya-a-human-rights-defender-retires/) - ISHR’s long-time representative in Kenya, Bishop Joseph Kimani, is retiring as of September 2022. - [Nigeria: US Commission calls for Increased Vigilance over Violence against Christians](https://ishr.org/nigeria-us-commission-calls-for-increased-vigilance-over-violence-against-christians/) - The US Commission on International Religious Freedom strongly recommends that the US government put Nigeria back on the list of countries whose religious freedom situation is of “particular concern”. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter July 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-july-2023/) - On behalf of the ISHR Secretariat, I am delighted and humbled to greet all supporters of global human rights work associated with us for the German summer break - [Sri Lanka: Refugees in Fear of Misery and Repatriation](https://ishr.org/sri-lanka-refugees-in-fear-of-misery-and-repatriation/) - Christians who fled persecution by Islamists from Pakistan to Sri Lanka have turned to the ISHR for help several times in the past. - [Nigeria: Sad Record of Buhari’s Presidency](https://ishr.org/nigeria-sad-record-of-buharis-presidency/) - On 29 May, President Muhammadu Buhari left office in Nigeria after eight years. His successor is Bola Tinubu. - [Pakistan: Young Christian Facing Death Penalty over Fabricated Blasphemy Charges-Defense does not Give Up](https://ishr.org/pakistan-young-christian-facing-death-penalty-over-fabricated-blasphemy-charges-defense-does-not-give-up/) - Seeking help for a young man sentenced to death in Pakistan for alleged blasphemy, Pakistani human rights lawyer Aneeqa Anthony contacted the ISHR. - [Cuba: Recent Events Ratify the Systematic Violation of Human Rights in the Great Antillean Island](https://ishr.org/cuba-recent-events-ratify-the-systematic-violation-of-human-rights-in-the-great-antillean-island/) - The 11th of July 2023 marked the second anniversary of what I call the Great National Anti-Communist Uprising, staged on the same date, but in the year 2021. - [Cameroon: Human Trafficking](https://ishr.org/cameroon-human-trafficking/) - The crisis in the northwest, southwest and far north regions of Cameroon and its impact on the fight against trafficking in persons - [Uganda: Campus Events Organized Under the Ambassadors Program are a Timely Intervention](https://ishr.org/campus-events-organized-under-the-ambassadors-program-are-a-timely-intervention/) - A keen reflection upon my tenure as the pioneer ambassador of the ISHR draws me to summarize my experience in three words: people, places, and possibilities. - [Armenia: ISHR Armenia Marks end of the Judicial Process Monitoring Project](https://ishr.org/ishr-armenia-marks-end-of-the-judicial-process-monitoring-project/) - On May 27 of this year, the ISHR Armenian section held the final conference of the Judicial Process Monitoring Project. - [Togo: ISHR-Switzerland Section Carries out Medical Camp in Togo](https://ishr.org/ishr-switzerland-section-carries-out-medical-camp-in-togo/) - From October to December 2022, the ISHR-Switzerland section conducted a medical camp Centre Hospitalier Préfectoral (CHP) Kpalim, Togo. - [China: “Money or Life – China-Politics: An Issue of Economy VS Security?”](https://ishr.org/money-or-life-china-politics-an-issue-of-economy-vs-security/) - Briefing from ISHR Sweden for ALMEDALEN week, Gotland, Sweden, 26th June–1st July 2023. - [Greece: Czräsär](https://ishr.org/czrasar/) - EUROPE Greece, and specifically its southern border, is unique. From one side comes migrants and refugees fleeing violence, war, persecution, and economic insecurity – desperate to reach the easternmost flank of the EU and claim asylum. From the other come tourists the world over, seeking the sun, islands, and long beaches which adorn the country’s - [Pakistan: Report on Blasphemy case of Haroon Shehzad](https://ishr.org/pakistan-report-on-blasphemy-case-of-haroon-shehzad/) - Haroon Shehzad, a Christian man, aged about 49 years old was held accused of Blasphemy on 30th June 2023. - [Schirrmacher and Böhning visited Ukrainian refugees](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-and-bohning-visited-ukrainian-refugees/) - Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning visited Ukrainian refugee centers of ISHR, “Our House” and Caritas in Vilnius - [Lithuania: Humanitarian Aid is Changing the Lives of Ukrainian and Belarusian Refugees](https://ishr.org/lithuania-humanitarian-aid-is-changing-the-lives-of-ukrainian-and-belarusian-refugees/) - In a letter from “Our House/Nash Dom”, Olga Karach described how much the humanitarian aid of ISHR means for her and the Ukrainian-Belarusian exile community. - [Belarus: Christmas Like No Other](https://ishr.org/belarus-christmas-like-no-other/) - On the eve of the New Year, IGFM and Our House prepared a party for kids which was full of fun and joy!. - [India: Anti-conversion laws: Admonition to Modi](https://ishr.org/india-anti-conversion-laws-admonition-to-modi/) - For almost a decade, Narendra Modi, now prime minister of India, was not allowed to enter the United States of America. - [Matthias Boehning, GenSec ISHR: Youths and Human Rights](https://ishr.org/matthias-boehning-gensec-ishr-youths-and-human-rights/) - Human rights are essential for our lives and Well-being; they ensure that we are treated with fairness, equality, and respect. - [ISHR India and Pakistan Brief](https://ishr.org/ishr-india-and-pakistan-brief/) - Prepared in Bonn, Germany, by the ISHR Secretariat (June 2023) - [Global: World Environment Day](https://ishr.org/global-world-environment-day/) - Environmental harm causes significant harm to human health, safety, and well-being. Environmental degradation leads to water and air pollution, climate change, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity, among other environmental problems. - [Germany: Welcome Speech of the Annual Meeting 2023](https://ishr.org/welcome-speech-of-the-annual-meeting-2023/) - IGFM Chairman Edgar Lamm welcomes the guests of the Annual Meeting 2023 in Bonn - [Germany: The IC Meeting brings Together HRDs from Across the World](https://ishr.org/the-ic-meeting-brings-together-hrds-from-across-the-world/) - On the 24th of April, the ISHR held its International Council that convened section heads from different countries from six continents. - [Iran: Young Woman Promotes Discussion about Religious Freedom](https://ishr.org/iran-young-woman-promotes-discussion-about-religious-freedom/) - The 24-year-old has not only personally claimed the right to change her faith in Iran, where turning away from Islam is considered a crime. She has also gathered and published information about the persecution of dissidents by the totalitarian dictatorship, including the inhumane treatment of prisoners in Qarchak and Fashafoye prisons. - [Internship-Germany: Meet Sydney, Our New Student Intern](https://ishr.org/meet-sydney-our-new-student-intern/) - The ISHR Secretariat is delighted to welcome Sydney Wilhelmy, who is interning with us. Sydney is a phenomenal student at the University of Pittsburgh. - [Iran: Renata Alt MdB Demands Support for the Protests in Iran](https://ishr.org/renata-alt-mdb-demands-support-for-the-protests-in-iran/) - Renata Alt spoke at the IGFM conference and endorses the IGFM sponsorship program and underlines the importance of the protests in Iran. - [Sudan: The Events in Sudan are Not Isolated](https://ishr.org/the-events-in-sudan-are-not-isolated/) - Since the 2019 revolution that deposed the long-time ruler of Sudan Omar Al Bashir, the country has been through a series of political uncertainties. - [Twitter Spaces: Young people talking about Human Rights situations around the World](https://ishr.org/young-people-talking-about-human-rights-situations-around-the-world/) - We shall have an exciting Twitter Space where we’ll be discussing Human Rights situations around the world from the perspective of young people. - [Uganda: Hashtag for Change](https://ishr.org/uganda-hashtag-for-change/) - With the hashtag, we hush the oppression. (...) Social media activism stands as a tool stronger than any we’ve had. - [Qatar: A Call for Qatar to Enforce Human Rights](https://ishr.org/qatar-call-for-respect-of-human-rights/) - At the annual meeting of the ISHR, Qatari civil rights activist Abdullah Al-Maliki called on the government of Qatar to respect human rights. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter May 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-may-2023/) - A busy time is behind us: after a long break, partly due to Covid, we were finally able to hold an International Council meeting in person. - [Haiti: The Maroon Woman](https://ishr.org/haiti-the-maroon-woman/) - My name is Lucia Dominique Pascale Solages. I am a Haitian feminist, political activist, and one of the co-founders of NÈGÈS MAWON (“Maroon Woman”). - [ISHR Global: Secretary General address on forced labor in the global supply chains](https://ishr.org/ishr-global-secretary-general-address-on-forced-labor-in-the-global-supply-chains/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Human Rights for the Refugees](https://ishr.org/human-rights-for-the-refugees/) - ISHR short video to promote human rights for the refugees in the camps of Northern Iraq-Kurdistan - [Twitter Spaces: Knowledge Sharing Series – PROTESTS FOR ACTION](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-knowledge-sharing-series-protests-for-action/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Women: On the Shoulders of Great Women](https://ishr.org/on-the-shoulders-of-great-women/) - “But if the women gather together here—the Boeotian women, the Peloponnesian women, and ourselves—together we’ll be able to rescue Greece.” Lysistrata. - [Women: Some of the Phenomenal Women who have Inspired and Contributed to the Work of ISHR](https://ishr.org/some-women-celebrated-by-the-ishr/) - In its activities, the International Society of Human Rights has worked with inspiring women from all over the world. These women have added value to our work, we are proud to learn from them. In this article, we profile a few of these distinguished women. - [Iran: Saheb Fadaei is Free](https://ishr.org/saheb-fadaei-is-free/) - At the age of 19, the convert was first arrested at a house church meeting and imprisoned in the notorious Evin Prison from November 2017 to May 2018. On February 27, 2020, she was released on bail - but she was not yet out of danger. - [Bolivia: Church Considered "Suspicious" After Peace Mediation](https://ishr.org/church-considered-suspicious-after-peace-mediation/) - The archbishop of La Paz, Percy Galván, assessed the summons in connection with coup allegations as an attempt at intimidation. "We saw this in Nicaragua, where a bishop was imprisoned because he did not want to take on going into exile." - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter March 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-march-2023/) - Women are often the most severely affected sufferers from wars, conflicts and global crises such as climate change - challenges well known and repeatedly emphasized on every International Women's Day on March 8 of every year. To give just one example: As a result of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine, 8 million Ukrainians, 90% of them women and children, have fled abroad - [Nigeria: Where are the Women in Nigerian Politics?](https://ishr.org/where-are-the-women-in-nigerian-politics/) - Women comprise approximately 50% of Nigeria’s 210 million population and about 47% of the voters. Interestingly, of the almost 10million new registered voters, about 6.2 million are women. - [Woman: Bernadette's Prayer](https://ishr.org/bernadettes-prayer/) - This poem is based on the true story of Jean Pierre and Bernadette Adams. Bernadette Adams gave the world an example of dedication and love in her continuous care for her husband. He spent 39 years in a persistent vegetative state following an anesthesia accident during an operation on one of his knees in 1981. - [Febuary 2023: “President and S.G Tour”](https://ishr.org/febuary-2023-president-and-s-g-tour/) - First African Tour 2023 and Second International visit of the year 2023. - [Uganda: Court in Uganda Annuls Offensive Communication Law; a Beacon of Progress.](https://ishr.org/uganda-court-in-uganda-annuls-offensive-communication-law-a-beckon-of-progress/) - Any person who willfully and repeatedly uses electronic communication to disturb or attempts to disturb the peace, quiet or right of privacy of any person with no purpose of legitimate communication whether or not a conversation ensues commits a misdemeanor and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty-four currency points or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both. - [Twitter Spaces: Knowledge Sharing Series – Tackling the Evil of Militarism](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-knowledge-sharing-series-tackling-the-evil-of-militarism/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Vietnam: Prisoner of the Month January - Evangelical Pastor Behind Bars for nearly a Decade](https://ishr.org/vietnam-prisoner-of-the-month-january-evangelical-pastor-behind-bars-for-nearly-a-decade/) - Vietnam's communist regime has long persecuted the Montagnard mountain people. They are accused of religiously motivated separatism, thus justifying violations of religious freedom. Officially, the constitution of the communist-ruled country guarantees freedom of faith and religion. - [Geneva: Souvenirs of 2022, Hopes for 2023](https://ishr.org/geneva-souvenirs-of-2022-hopes-for-2023/) - We must think not only of ourselves, but also of the human rights of eight billion human beings on the planet, since this internal European dispute whether Crimea and Donbass are in Russia or Ukraine, is of scarce importance for the billions of human beings in Asia, Africa and Latin America. - [Africa: A Glimpse into the General Election on the African Continent in 2023](https://ishr.org/africa-a-glimpse-into-the-general-election-on-the-african-continent-in-2023/) - The year 2023 is expected to be a year of heated political competition in a number of African countries; Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Gabon - [Season’s Greetings: To Our Friends and Partners](https://ishr.org/seasons-greetings-to-our-friends-and-partners/) - As 2022 comes to a close, the task of defending human rights globally but especially in some of the countries you are operating in remains enormous. - [Together with the refugees – the ISHR Christmas campaign in Lithuania](https://ishr.org/together-with-the-refugees-the-ishr-christmas-campaign-in-lithuania/) - As a sign of solidarity with the many Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania, the Lithuanian ISHR section launched a large Christmas campaign in the Ignalina and Vilnius area. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter January 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-january-2023-2/) - At the beginning of the new year we greet you warmly as President and Secretary General from the International Secretariat in Bonn/Germany. There are many things that move us in this turbulent world and we perceive that many people view the various political, economic and social developments around the globe with concern and growing uncertainty. - [Editorial: ISHR Newsletter January 2023](https://ishr.org/editorial-ishr-newsletter-january-2023/) - At the beginning of the new year we greet you warmly as President and Secretary General from the International Secretariat in Bonn/Germany. There are many things that move us in this turbulent world and we perceive that many people view the various political, economic and social developments around the globe with concern and growing uncertainty. - [Ukraine: Small Actions Give Hope and Joy](https://ishr.org/ukraine-small-actions-give-hope-and-joy/) - January 2023 - In the midst of flight and destruction, small actions give hope and joy. During the Christmas holidays in January 2023, the IAC ISHR team organised a small miracle programme for children with the support of the German section of IGFM. There were competitions, games and small gifts that will help families during this difficult time (toys, battery-powered lamps, cute craft boxes). - [Schirrmacher and Böhning met Gerd Müller](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-and-bohning-met-gerd-muller/) - The President and the Secretary General of the ISHR met with the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - [January 2023: “Prison Fellowship Guatemala”](https://ishr.org/january-2023-prison-fellowship-guatemala/) - Thomas Schirrmacher´s first international visit of the year 2023. - [Man Executed by the Taliban](https://ishr.org/mass-human-rights-violations-away-from-the-eyes-of-the-media-2/) - The Taliban asked people to gather in the city’s stadium and watch the execution of a man. - [BRUTAL MILITARY OPERATION OF TURKISH AND IRANIAN TROOPS](https://ishr.org/brutal-military-operation-of-turkish-and-iranian-troops/) - Frankfurt am Main, November 21, 2022 - After attacks by the Turkish air force on the town of Kobane in the Syrian autonomous region, the International Society for Human Rights (IGFM) warns of a broad military offensive by NATO member Turkey in northern Syria. - [ISHR Latvia - Humanitarian help is sorely needed at 22% inflation](https://ishr.org/ishr-latvia-humanitarian-help-is-sorely-needed-at-22-inflation/) - In early Sunday morning on 6th November, 2022, ISHR Latvian Section received 106th Humanitarian aid transport from IGFM Wittlich working group. It came after a longer break and is much needed by people here. - [Afghanistan: The Forgotten Religious and Ethnic Minorities](https://ishr.org/afghanistan-the-forgotten-religious-and-ethnic-minorities/) - Hindu and Sikh minorities face religious and social discrimination in Afghanistan. They cannot perform their religious practices freely. - [ISHR Secretary General met Germany’s foreign minister](https://ishr.org/ishr-secretary-general-met-germanys-foreign-minister/) - ISHR Secretary General Matthias Boehning had the chance to briefly talk with Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s foreign minister, at COP27. - [Tigray: Rape as Weapon of War in Tigray, Ethiopia](https://ishr.org/tigray-rape-as-weapon-of-war-in-tigray-ethiopia/) - One of the most gruesome and defining features of the war has been the extensive weaponization of rape and sexual violence consistent with the well-established definitions of genocidal rape. - [Belarus: Monitoring Report on the Repressions against Priests and Believers](https://ishr.org/belarus-monitoring-report-on-the-repressions-against-priests-and-believers/) - The regime of Aliaksandr Lukashenka continues to persecute priests and believers of various faiths for their civic stance and their condemnation of violence and the war of Russia against Ukraine. - [Afghanistan: Mass Human Rights Violations, Away from the Eyes of the Media](https://ishr.org/mass-human-rights-violations-away-from-the-eyes-of-the-media/) - According to ISHR reports from the ground, the Taliban soldiers threatened, tortured, arbitrarily arrested, and kill ordinary people in Panjshir province. - [Twitter Spaces: Knowledge Sharing Series – Women at the Frontline of Human Rights Defense](https://ishr.org/knowledge-sharing-series-women-at-the-frontline-of-human-rights-defense/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Cameroon: Growing Trend of Reprisals against Human Rights Defenders in Cameroon for their Cooperation with the United Nations](https://ishr.org/cameroon-growing-trend-of-reprisals-against-human-rights-defenders-in-cameroon-for-their-cooperation-with-the-united-nations/) - While the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon rages on, there has also been a growing trend to make use of acts of intimidation and reprisals against human rights defenders for their cooperation with the United Nations (UN). - [Pakistan: Patras Masih Released from Custody on Bail](https://ishr.org/pakistan-interview-with-patras-masih/) - On February 22, 2018, Patras was taken to the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA), which is responsible for cybercrime. - [Women are Victims of the Taliban and the Iranian Government](https://ishr.org/mena-from-kabul-to-tehran-women-are-victims-of-the-extremist-views-of-the-taliban-and-the-iranian-government-3/) - MENA: From Kabul to Tehran, women are victims of the extremist views of the Taliban and the Iranian Government - [Africa - Democracy and Human Rights](https://ishr.org/africa-democracy-and-human-rights/) - Democracies around the world appear to be best able to protect human rights, even if this is not automatic. - [Pakistan: Interview with Patras Masih](https://ishr.org/pakistan-interview-with-patras-masih-2/) - On 3 September 2022, Karl Hafen spoke to Patras Masih via video conference, translated by his lawyer Aneeqa Maria Anthony. - [Afghanistan - Human Rights in a Lawless Society](https://ishr.org/afghanistan-human-rights-in-a-lawless-society/) - “Where there is no common power, there is no law”. Thomas Hobbes - [Iran: Public statement](https://ishr.org/mena-from-kabul-to-tehran-women-are-victims-of-the-extremist-views-of-the-taliban-and-the-iranian-government-2/) - Public statement of a group of Latin American Women regarding the death of the Iranian protester Masha Amini - [Twitter Spaces: Knowledge Sharing Series – African Human Rights Day](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-knowledge-sharing-series-2/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Twitter Spaces: Knowledge Sharing Series](https://ishr.org/twitter-spaces-knowledge-sharing-series/) - We at the ISHR pride ourselves in knowledge sharing as a tool for advocacy. These series will enable us connect with key actors in the human rights ecosystem. - [Women are victims of the Taliban and the Iranian Government](https://ishr.org/mena-from-kabul-to-tehran-women-are-victims-of-the-extremist-views-of-the-taliban-and-the-iranian-government/) - MENA: From Kabul to Tehran, women are victims of the extremist views of the Taliban and the Iranian Government - [Switzerland: PluSport Handicap Receives Swiss Human Rights Award](https://ishr.org/switzerland-plusport-handicap-receives-swiss-human-rights-award/) - The Swiss section of ISHR has awarded PluSport Handicap Switzerland, the head organization for Swiss disabled sports, with the Swiss Human Rights Award. - [Ukraine: ISHR IAC opens office in Kiev and steps up humanitarian aid](https://ishr.org/ukraine-ishr-iac-opens-office-in-kiev-and-steps-up-humanitarian-aid/) - In the midst of the turmoil of war in Ukraine, the ISHR’s Information and Analysis Center (IAC) team in Ukraine has grown remarkably strong. - [Cuba: Cubans in catastrophic situation](https://ishr.org/cuba-cubans-in-catastrophic-situation/) - For years, the bureaucracy-ridden Castro regime has amply demonstrated its absolute inefficiency: Suffice it to say that Cuba can barely meet its domestic needs - [Germany: German section of ISHR receives ZÊD Award for special services to the Yazidis](https://ishr.org/germany-german-section-of-ishr-receives-zed-award-for-special-services-to-the-yazidis/) - On the occasion of the 8th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidis, a memorial event was held in Frankfurt’s Pauls Church on 3 August. - [Guatemala: Child Abuse Prevention Seminars](https://ishr.org/guatemala-child-abuse-prevention-seminars/) - From 24 to 26 August, ISHR Guatemala held child abuse prevention seminars titled “Mi Refugio” in cooperation with the organization “Prison Fellowship Guatemala” - [Nicaragua: Ortega Cracks Down on the Catholic Church](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-ortega-cracks-down-on-the-catholic-church/) - When Daniel Ortega came back to power in 2007, he promised not to make again the same mistakes he had made in his previous tenure (1979–1990). - [Nicaragua: Human Rights Situation is Deteriorating](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-human-rights-situation-is-deteriorating/) - NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA Nicaragua: Human Rights Situation is Deteriorating The situation in Nicaragua – a country where sanctions against its governments down poured over the couple of dictators running the country – remains unchanged. The number of political prisoners now stands at 190 – among those seven presidential candidates who were a visible threat - [Silent night - sad night](https://ishr.org/silent-night-sad-night/) - Many families around the world are spending this Christmas without their loved ones who are innocently in prison. They have been arrested for standing up for human rights and democracy and for drawing attention to abuses in the country. - [Georgia: Protecting the Rights of the Indigenous Population and Actively Working with Youth](https://ishr.org/georgia-protecting-the-rights-of-the-indigenous-population-and-actively-working-with-youth/) - The Georgian section of ISHR continues to actively protect the rights of the population in the occupied territories of Georgia – Abkhazia and Samakhablo. - [Editorial: Grateful for the Blessing of Democracy](https://ishr.org/editorial-grateful-for-the-blessing-of-democracy/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has continued to keep Europe and the world on tenterhooks in recent weeks. While the tide seems to be turning and Ukraine is recording territorial regains, more aspects of the full extent of the horror of the war are coming to light. There is work to be done on all - [For democracy and freedom in Belarus](https://ishr.org/for-democracy-and-freedom-in-belarus/) - Looking back: A year ago, Thomas Schirrmacher spoke together with top politicians at large-scale demonstration in Frankfurts historic center - [Visit to the Chamishko IDPs Camp in Duhok/Iraq by Honorary Chairperson.](https://ishr.org/visit-to-the-chamishko-idps-camp-in-duhok-iraq-by-honorary-chairperson/) - ISHR Germany’s Katrin Bornmueller (Honorary Chairperson) and Khalil Al Rasho (Head of the Middle East Humanitarian Aid Department) are currently visiting Chamishko IDPs Camp in Duhok/Iraq to get a first-hand impression of the situation of IS victims. They met 23-year-old Azima Khalaf, who was arrested by IS fighters on 3 August 2014. She came - [Schirrmacher met the Ambassador of Kiribati to the UN & USA](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-met-the-ambassador-of-kiribati-to-the-un-usa/) - Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning met the Ambassador of Kiribati to the UN and USA, Teburoro Tito - [Schirrmacher met Ambassador Satyendra Prasad](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-met-ambassador-satyendra-prasad/) - Thomas Schirrmacher and Matthias Böhning met the Ambassador of Fiji to the UN as Chair of Pacific Small States - [Europe and Taiwan share common values](https://ishr.org/europe-and-taiwan-share-common-values/) - Read about democracy in Taiwan and why the Taiwanese foreign minister has not yet visited Germany in an article by German journalist Michael Leh. - [Olga Karach: How ISHR’s humanitarian aid is changing the lives of Ukrainian and Belarusian refugees](https://ishr.org/olga-karach-how-ishrs-humanitarian-aid-is-changing-the-lives-of-ukrainian-and-belarusian-refugees/) - Olga Karach describes how much more the humanitarian aid of ISHR means for her and the Ukrainian-Belarusian exile community in Lithuania. - [Death sentence expected against German-Iranian journalist](https://ishr.org/death-sentence-expected-against-german-iranian-journalist/) - Show trial without truth and justice - no trial observation by German diplomats - [Welcome by IGFM Chairman Lamm to the 50th Annual Conference](https://ishr.org/welcome-by-igfm-chairman-lamm-to-the-50th-annual-conference/) - In the occasion of the 50th annual meeting of IGFM on April 9, 2022 in Bonn, IGFM Chairman Edgar Lamm welcomed the guests and outlined in fast forward the work of many decades of IGFM. - [Speech by former Federal President Gauck on 50 years of IGFM](https://ishr.org/speech-by-former-federal-president-gauck-on-50-years-of-igfm/) - In the context of the 50th annual conference of IGFM on April 9, 2022, former Federal President Joachim Gauck gave the keynote speech on 50 years of IGFM. - [Thomas Schirrmacher visited the grave of Elisabeth Schiemann](https://ishr.org/thomas-schirrmacher-visited-the-grave-of-elisabeth-schiemann/) - The president of the ISHR visited the grave of Elisabeth Schiemann, who spoke out against National Socialism and was a “Righteous Among the Nations” - [May 2022: Thomas Schirrmacher visits Stockholm](https://ishr.org/may-2022-thomas-schirrmacher-visits-stockholm/) - The ISHR President, Thomas Schirrmacher, and the ISHR General Secretary, Matthias Böhning, visited Sweden and had many meetings. - [Nicaragua, nothing has changed](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-nothing-has-changed/) - Four years ago the spark of a spontaneous political rebellion began to spread. Ortega imposed ruthless repression and dismantling all democratic institutions. - [May 2022: Thomas Schirrmacher met the head of UN Volunteers](https://ishr.org/may-2022-thomas-schirrmacher-met-the-head-of-un-volunteers/) - The President of the ISHR, Thomas Schirrmacher, and the ISHR Secretary General, Matthias Böhning, met Tony Kurbanov, Executive Coordinator of UN VOLUNTEERS. - [January 2022: Thomas Schirrmacher visits the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire](https://ishr.org/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-the-lieutenant-governor-of-bonaire/) - Thomas Schirrmacher visited the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire, Edison Enrique Rijna. Bonaire is located close to the coast of Venezuela. - [March 2022: ISHR Baltic State visit](https://ishr.org/ishr-baltic-state-visit/) - Thomas Schirrmacher starts his first day of the Baltic States trip in Vilnius, Lithuania with a meeting with Jurgita Samoskiene and Olga Karach. - [April 2022: Meeting the President of the Estonian Parliament](https://ishr.org/april-2022-meeting-the-president-of-the-estonian-parliament/) - Thomas Schirrmacher visited the President of the Estonian Parliament to inform himself about the effect, the war against the Ukraine has on Estonia. - [April 2022: Meeting with the Secretary General of the UN](https://ishr.org/april-2022-meeting-with-the-secretary-general-of-the-un/) - Thomas Schirrmacher visited the Secretary General of the United Nations in New York - [Have we forgotten Venezuela?](https://ishr.org/have-we-forgotten-venezuela/) - Venezuela is a unique case in history. A country with two governments. The Latin American Committee of ISHR analyzes the situation. - [How Kosovo’s Government responded to the effect of COVID-19 in women’s life?](https://ishr.org/how-kosovos-government-responded-to-the-effect-of-covid-19-in-womens-life/) - COVID-19 reinforced the idea of women at home; the economic recovery package offered no solution - [IGFM Switzerland kicks off partnership with SolarButterfly](https://ishr.org/igfm-switzerland-kicks-off-partnership-with-solarbutterfly/) - The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution in October 2021 recognizing the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental human right. - [ISHR turns 40 this year](https://ishr.org/ishr-turns-40-this-year/) - On April 8, 2022, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) turns 40 years old. It was initially founded by 13 people committed to the defense of human rights. Alongside the German section who will be celebrating 50 years of existence. - [Nicaragua: The New Chipote](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-the-new-chipote/) - In what originally was a police town hall in Managua, was opened an improvised prison on February 7, 2019. What is the New Chipote? ISHR reports on the problematic prison. - [Nicaragua: unfair trials and vengeance set in](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-unfair-trials-and-vengeance-set-in/) - One month into his election, Daniel Ortega continues his repressive policies against democracy. This time, the crackdown takes a new form. - [Are Moscow's allies in Latin America switching sides?](https://ishr.org/are-moscows-allies-in-latin-america-switching-sides/) - Putin only got four supportive votes in the UN general Assembly for its invasion in Ukraine. Did Moscow get the response it was expecting from its allies in Latin America? - [Our Olympic gold goes to the German world-class athlete Felix Neureuther!](https://ishr.org/our-olympic-gold-goes-to-the-german-world-class-athlete-felix-neureuther/) - No Olympic Games in countries that violate human rights, so of course we protest against China as a location, probably the worst, biggest and most dangerous human rights violator worldwide. - [Appeal: Boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics](https://ishr.org/appeal-boycott-the-beijing-winter-olympics/) - Beijing should never have been awarded the contract to host the 2022 Olympic Games and no Games would certainly have been better than abusing athletes, state guests and spectators for the propaganda purposes of a communist dictatorship. - [Cuba: German sentenced to 25 years in prison](https://ishr.org/cuba-german-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/) - ISHR criticizes sentence of Luis Frómeta Compte, condemned for filming July protests with smartphone - [ISHR Newsletter • October 2021](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-october-2021/) - As Autumn takes over in the northern hemisphere, the sun makes a comeback in the southern hemisphere and we launch into the third year of the pandemic accompanied by crises such as climate change and return of the Taliban to name a few, September and the months ahead are packed with strategic meetings to shape a different future. - [ISHR Nicaragua: Nicaraguans deserve a better future](https://ishr.org/ishr-nicaragua-nicaraguans-deserve-a-better-future/) - The November 7 presidential elections in Nicaragua have left no one stunned. Daniel Ortega won after imprisoning all other presidential candidates. - [ISHR Newsletter • February 2021](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-february-2021/) - The beginning of the New Year also marks the beginning of new strategies of The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR). - [ISHR Newsletter • April 2021](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-april-2021/) - Great events are coming up – next year our International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) will celebrate 50 years of existence – a great anniversary. I would like to take this as an opportunity to call on all national sections and actors of the ISHR in this newsletter to review on these decades of working for human rights as well as look forward for ways to strengthen and expand the ISHR even further. - [Cuba: German to serve 24 years in prison for filming protests with his smartphone](https://ishr.org/cuba-german-to-serve-24-years-in-prison-for-filming-protests-with-his-smartphone/) - ISHR demands immediate release of Luis Frómeta Compte - Cuba refuses consular assistance by German embassy - [Declaration of ISHR Cuba](https://ishr.org/declaration-of-ishr-cuba/) - René Gómez Manzano, spokesman of ISHR Cuba declares the support of the organization on behalf of the peaceful protests expected on November 15. 2021 - [Cuba: between forced exile and defectors rejection](https://ishr.org/cuba-between-forced-exile-and-defectors-rejection/) - Cuban authorities use the nationality of its people as a political token, forcing critics into exile and harassing those who want to leave. By: Laura Barreto - [ISHR: Díaz-Canel, from show to show](https://ishr.org/ishr-diaz-canel-from-show-to-show/) - Cuban President Díaz-Canel organized periodic meetings with citizens that are not impartial. The Communist leaders only talk with those who support the regime - [Express proceedings against demonstrators](https://ishr.org/express-proceedings-against-demonstrators/) - Non-stop rapid proceedings are intended to stabilize the regime. Hundreds of protesters are still imprisoned in Cuba and tried every day by express courts. - [Interview with John Suarez, Executive Director Center for a Free Cuba](https://ishr.org/interview-with-john-suarez-executive-director-center-for-a-free-cuba/) - The International Society for Human Rights spoke with John Suárez, Executive Director of Center for a Free Cuba. He answered questions about the current protests and the socio-economic outbreak that the Cuban people live, as well as the repression and persecution of the Cuban regime against those who criticize it. - [Germany should show solidarity with the democracy movement](https://ishr.org/germany-should-show-solidarity-with-the-democracy-movement/) - Cubans want end of dictatorship and police state. Demonstrators abducted and arrested - [Political prisoners will be transferred to dangerous regular prisons in Venezuela](https://ishr.org/political-prisoners-will-be-transferred-to-dangerous-regular-prisons-in-venezuela/) - Nicolás Maduro's administration has ordered Counterintelligence organs to transfer custody of political prisoners to the Ministry for the Penitentiary Service. - [Sick civil rights activist injected with an unknown substance](https://ishr.org/sick-civil-rights-activist-injected-with-an-unknown-substance/) - Dr. René Gomez Manzano spent several days unconscious - ISHR demands full clarification of the events - [Nicaragua: opposition presidential candidate under house arrest](https://ishr.org/nicaragua-opposition-presidential-candidate-under-house-arrest/) - Cristiana Chamorro remains detained incommunicado since June 3rd. She is the candidate for the opposition and has the best chance of winning the polls. - [Hunger Striker Isolated - Journalists and Democracy Activist Detained](https://ishr.org/cuba-democracy-activist-detained/) - Cuban journalists and activist Mary Karla Ares, Thais Franco and Esteban Rodríguez remain detained for protesting the violations against Otero Alcántara. ISHR: Cuba’s leadership practices news suppression and imprisons journalists. - [Cuban human rights activist is illegally detained for more than six months](https://ishr.org/cuban-human-rights-activist-is-illegally-detained-for-more-than-six-months/) - Without an investigation or known judicial accusation, García Labrada has been illegally incarcerated since October 6th, 2020. ISHR demands his release - [Cuba: Blockade of news regarding hunger striker](https://ishr.org/cuba-blockade-of-news-regarding-hunger-striker/) - Luis Otero Alcántara has been on a hunger and thirst strike since April 26th, 2021. On May 2nd, 2021, he was forcibly taken to a hospital. - [Despite change of office in Cuba, the Castro clan continues to rule](https://ishr.org/despite-change-of-office-in-cuba-the-castro-clan-continues-to-rule/) - Castrism persists - human rights violations remain on the agenda - [Falun Gong movement now under persecution pressure in Hong Kong too](https://ishr.org/falun-gong-movement-now-under-persecution-pressure-in-hong-kong-too/) - The CCP has started to massively attack the Buddhist-oriented meditation movement Falun Gong. - [Blockade of the soup kitchen lifted – Hunger strike ended](https://ishr.org/blockade-of-the-soup-kitchen-lifted-hunger-strike-ended/) - On April 9, officials of the Ministry of the Interior ended the 26-day blockade of the soup kitchen of the civil rights movement UNPACU in Santiago de Cuba. - [EU-Cuba Council to take position on human rights violations](https://ishr.org/eu-cuba-council-to-take-position-on-human-rights-violations/) - No happy Easter for regime critics: Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was arrested on Easter Monday in the San Isidro neighborhood of Havana. - [Report from Guatemala](https://ishr.org/report-from-guatemala/) - In 2020, hurricanes ETA and IOTA hit Guatemala and its villages, leaving more than 900,000 children without homes and schools. ISHR is there to help.San Pedro Carchá, Guatemala. At the end of 2020, hurricanes ETA and IOTA doubly hit Guatemala and its villages, leaving more than 900,000 children without homes and schools. It is estimated that today, more than 3,000 children and teenagers are living in shelters. The International Society for Human Rights Guatemala Chapter, Cofraternidad Carcelaria de Guatemala (Prison Fellowship Guatemala) joined forces to help the victims of this terribly affected area. - [Swiss Human Rights Award](https://ishr.org/swiss-human-rights-award/) - Due to Corona the Swiss Human Rights Award could not be presented in 2020. However, the board of IGFM-CH has now decided to award a special prize. The Corona pandemic has affected the lives of many people. However, the Corona pandemic has also affected the International Society for Human Rights - Swiss Section (IGFM-CH). For the first time in decades, the Swiss Human Rights Award could not be presented in 2020. The awarding of the prize to the already chosen laureate had to be postponed to 2021. However, the board of IGFM-CH has now decided to award a special prize. The prize is to go to an organization that has been particularly active in preserving human rights during the Corona pandemic. - ["Tell me about the war" - Audience responses](https://ishr.org/tell-me-about-the-war-audience-responses/) - The joined video project "Tell me About the war", that was published for the 75 years end of the Second World war has gained considerable attention. - [Human rights are made for times of unrest](https://ishr.org/human-rights-are-made-for-times-of-unrest/) - The International Society of Human Rights connects sections of human rights defenders from many countries on all continents. - [“The human rights situation is more critical than in Fidel Castro’s time”](https://ishr.org/the-human-rights-situation-is-more-critical-than-in-fidel-castros-time/) - Cuba experts discuss at ISHR’s 3rd Online Symposium - [ISHR Newsletter • September 2020](https://ishr.org/ishr-newsletter-september-2020/) - The pandemic continuous to provide challenges daily. It impacts on our lives – especially in countries where Freedom of Expression and human rights are treated. - [Rachel takes sponsorship for imprisoned Christian in Iran](https://ishr.org/rachel-takes-sponsorship-for-imprisoned-christian-in-iran/) - Thomas Rachel, has taken the political sponsorship for the Christian Mohammad Mosayebzadeh who is imprisoned in Iran. - [“Where religious freedom is restricted, people must fear for their lives”](https://ishr.org/where-religious-freedom-is-restricted-people-must-fear-for-their-lives/) - IGFM presents the yearbooks “Religious Freedom 2020” and "Persecution and Discrimination against Christians - [Human rights – A glimpse into Ghana](https://ishr.org/human-rights-a-glimpse-into-ghana/) - Standing tall as a strong democracy and the fastest growing economy in Africa, Ghana continues to write her story in the fight for human rights of all citizens. - [Covid-19: A tool of the oppressors](https://ishr.org/covid-19-a-tool-of-the-oppressors/) - On Human Rights Day on 10 December, an annual assessment is made: Has the human rights situation improved or deteriorated? - [Martha Sánchez González charged again on 19 January](https://ishr.org/martha-sanchez-gonzalez-charged-again-on-19-january/) - At least 138 political prisoners are currently imprisoned on the Caribbean island for peacefully campaigning for human rights and democratic change. - [Tell me about the War](https://ishr.org/tell-me-about-the-war/) - In our short film “Tell me about the war”, which we produced this year, you will hear war veterans from 7 countries of the former Soviet Union. - [Cuba: Peaceful Strike ended with police brutality](https://ishr.org/cuba-peaceful-strike-ended-with-police-brutality/) - In the night of November 26-27, all 14 activists of the "San Isidro Movement" were arrested by Cuban security forces. - [Cottbus Declaration on GDR Forced Labor of September 13, 2020: “Serious injustice has been done to these people”](https://ishr.org/cottbus-declaration-on-gdr-forced-labor-of-september-13-2020-serious-injustice-has-been-done-to-these-people/) - The Union of Victims’ Associations of Communist Tyranny, the Human Rights Center Cottbus, the ISHR and the Memorial Foundation Victims of Communism organized a tribunal on “Forced Labor in Political Prison in the GDR”. - [Cancer suffering Cuban professor beaten bloody by police in peaceful strike](https://ishr.org/cancer-suffering-cuban-professor-beaten-bloody-by-police-in-peaceful-strike/) - During a peaceful sit-in strike in front of a police station, the Cuban professor Omara Ruiz Urquiola was brutally beaten by a police motorcycle patrol. - [+++ FREENASRIN +++](https://ishr.org/freenasrin/) - The MyPostcard team supports us to release Nasrin Sotoudeh. The human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh had been sentenced to 33 years in prison,148 lashes in Iran. - [ISHR Australia: President’s Report 2019–2020](https://ishr.org/ishr-australia-presidents-report-2019-2020/) - While the aftermath of many conflicts Internationally continues to create enormous numbers of refugees Worldwide Australia’s response continues to be very harsh - [IGFM Iraqi section news and activities July – August 2020](https://ishr.org/igfm-iraqi-section-news-and-activities-july-august-2020/) - Corona completely changed society and the pattern and behavior of individuals within society, including the pattern of NGOs working way and humanitarian aid. - [THESE PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED GREATEST INJUSTICE](https://ishr.org/these-people-have-experienced-greatest-injustice/) - On 13 Sep. 2020, the Tribunal on “Forced Labor in Political Custody in the GDR” came to an end. - [84 Cuban civil rights activists arrested](https://ishr.org/84-cuban-civil-rights-activists-arrested/) - Many Cubans demonstrated on 8 Sep. 2020 with sunflowers for freedom and the release of political prisoners. During this demonstration 84 Cuban civil rights activists were arrested. The Sunflower Revolution is not an attempt at violent overthrow, but a peaceful call for freedom, human rights and democracy in Cuba. - [ISHR: Iranian public shows solidarity on Social Media](https://ishr.org/ishr-iranian-public-shows-solidarity-on-social-media/) - Alarming News from Tehran: Nasrin Sotoudeh’s life is in danger after 21 days on hunger strike, her condition is continuously deteriorating. - [Sakharov Prize winner Nasrin Sotoudeh on hunger strike](https://ishr.org/sakharov-prize-winner-nasrin-sotoudeh-on-hunger-strike/) - The Iranian human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh went on a hunger strike yesterday in the notorious Evin prison in Teheran. - [Justice for Yezidi victims only by IS-Tribunal](https://ishr.org/justice-for-yezidi-victims-only-by-is-tribunal/) - ISHR admonishes that the Yezidi people can only receive justice in an IS war crimes tribunal. - [Nigeria: Wave of violence in the Christian state of Kaduna](https://ishr.org/nigeria-wave-of-violence-in-the-christian-state-of-kaduna/) - In the past few weeks dozens of people have been killed during attacks by armed men in the Nigerian state of Kaduna. The latest attack on July 19 claimed 18 lives. The ISHR is very concerned about the current flare-up of violence. - [Peace Maker Program in Guatemala](https://ishr.org/peace-maker-program-in-guatemala/) - We hope that the Peace Maker program will prevent from violence in Guatemalan prisons. The program teaches people to negotiate peace through arbitration - [The International Society for Human Rights in Guatemala](https://ishr.org/the-international-society-for-human-rights-in-guatemala-2/) - The ISHR-Guatemala fights social discrimination of Mayan children and delivered educational material to schools in rural areas in Guatemala. - [Iran: Stop arbitrary arrests and convictions of Bahá'ís](https://ishr.org/iran-stop-arbitrary-arrests-and-convictions-of-bahais/) - German parliamentarians, human rights activists & health experts call on Iranian authorities to stop arbitrary detentions and convictions of Bahá’ís immediately - [Cuba should take responsibility for HIV infection of a regime critic](https://ishr.org/cuba-should-take-responsibility-for-hiv-infection-of-a-regime-critic/) - ISHR pleads for monitoring of the case of Dr Ariel Ruiz Urquiola through the Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council - [ISHR seeks monitoring of the case of Dr. Ariel Ruiz Urquiola](https://ishr.org/ishr-seeks-monitoring-of-the-case-of-dr-ariel-ruiz-urquiola/) - Cuban regime responsible for HIV infection and serious human rights violations by regime critic Dr. Ariel Ruiz Urquiola - [Cuba: Criminals released, civil rights activists detained](https://ishr.org/cuba-criminals-released-civil-rights-activists-detained/) - ISHR demands release of detained human rights defender and journalist Roberto de Jesús Quiñones - [Hunger strike, wave of arrests and repression in Cuba](https://ishr.org/hunger-strike-wave-of-arrests-and-repression-in-cuba/) - Hundreds of Cubans have held a hunger strike for three days – calling for the freedom of all political prisoners in Cuba and the end of state repression ... - [Iran: Cruel honor killing of Romina Ashrafi](https://ishr.org/iran-cruel-honor-killing-of-romina-ashrafi/) - Women´s rights in Iran have been majorly restricted in the past decades. The most recent example of this is the honor killing of Romina Ashrafi. - [China moves towards total alignment](https://ishr.org/china-moves-towards-total-alignment/) - ISHR: "The decision of the Chinese People's Congress to enact a so-called security law, shows that Hong Kong's freedoms will soon become a thing of the past.“ - [Report on Semilleros and Peace Makers in Venezuela](https://ishr.org/report-on-semilleros-and-peace-makers-in-venezuela/) - Our Peace Makers programs has managed to have an impact on the population of children and adolescents in the country of Venezuela. - [The International Society for Human Rights in Colombia](https://ishr.org/the-international-society-for-human-rights-in-colombia/) - ISHR Colombia works with organizations in Medellin and with Educational Institutions, schools and churches in different cities in Colombia. - [Cuba: Over 100 people on hunger strike](https://ishr.org/cuba-over-100-people-on-hunger-strike/) - From May 13th to 15th 2020 hundreds of Cubans were demanding freedom for political prisoners, among others the release of Roberto Quiñones. - [Modern Slavery: North Korean Overseas Workers](https://ishr.org/modern-slavery-north-korean-overseas-workers/) - In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korean workers are returning to China en masse after spending the Lunar New Year holiday in North Korea. - [Women's and Children's Rights in North Korea](https://ishr.org/womens-and-childrens-rights-in-north-korea/) - Interview with Bada Nam, Secretary General of PSCORE (People for Successful COrean REunification) - NGO that investigates human rights issues in North Korea - [ISHR-Statement on North Korea at the UN](https://ishr.org/northkorea-ishr-statement-at-the-united-nations-human-rights-council/) - ISHR presents a statement on human rights violations and sexual abuses against North Korean women repatriates at the United Nations Human Rights Council. - [Global Evangelical and Muslim organizations launch major joint religious freedom project](https://ishr.org/global-evangelical-and-muslim-organizations-launch-major-joint-religious-freedom-project/) - Global Evangelical and Muslim organizations launch major joint religious freedom project - [Sign of hope for Nasrin Sotoudeh](https://ishr.org/sign-of-hope-for-nasrin-sotoudeh/) - ISHR and the app MyPostcard will start a global postcard campaign for the iranian human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh from April 6, 2020. - [CUBA: HEAVY FINES AGAINST JOURNALISTS](https://ishr.org/cuba-heavy-fines-against-journalists/) - ISHR reports that the Corona crisis is systematically smothered, like any critical reporting about the regime in Cuba and the fight against the virus. - [Guest lecture on human trafficking at the University of Cologne](https://ishr.org/11581-2/) - The President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights gave a guest lecture on “Human Trafficking – The Return of Slavery”. - [Schirrmacher visits Memorial Hall in Nanjing](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-visits-memorial-hall-in-nanjing-china/) - The President of the ISHR, Thomas Schirrmacher, visited the Memorial Hall for the victims of the Massacre of the Japanese invaders 1937/1938 in Nanjing. - [Guatemala: Peacebuilding in prisons, improving education for indigenous children](https://ishr.org/guatemala-peacebuilding-in-prisons-improving-education-for-indigenous-children/) - ISHR Guatemala is currently active in the development of two programs: Constructores de Paz (Peace Makers) and education for Mayan indigenous children. The Constructores de Paz program has been developed in prisons in Guatemala with the help of Confraternidad Carcelaria de Guatemala. - [Corona in Germany](https://ishr.org/corona-in-germany-2/) - At the end of December news came from China, that a new type of a deadly virus had developed there. With horror, I texted this news to my children, in my head scenes from American pandemic disaster movies. - [Humanitarian Aid by ISHR in Northern Iraq](https://ishr.org/humanitarianaidnortherniraq/) - The ISHR team tries to help as much as it can in refugee camps. Through donations and partnerships with local doctors, the medical emergency and the situation for sick and disabled people in particular should be improved. - [ISHR back in Iraq](https://ishr.org/ishr-back-in-iraq/) - Khalil Al-Rasho, the ISHR’s Iraq co-ordinator, and Katrin Bornmüller of ISHR Wittlich, were again 12 days in refugee camps in Kurdistan in Iraq. - [Turkey: Active Christians are undesirable in Turkey](https://ishr.org/turkey-active-christians-are-undesirable-in-turkey/) - The ISHR is deeply disturbed that active Christians are now undesirable in Erdogan’s Turkey - [International Women's Day 2020](https://ishr.org/international-womens-2020/) - They are brave, they are full of ideals and they are wrongly detained: In Iran, China, Cuba and Eritrea, women are imprisoned for their commitment to human rights. On March 8th, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) commemorates these women and calls on the international community. - [Covid-19: Amnesty for political prisoners in Turkey](https://ishr.org/covid-19-amnesty-for-political-prisoners-in-turkey/) - Appeal to President Erdogan: We urge you to release all political prisoners and prisoners on remand from custody immediately. They are particularly at risk due to the Covid 19 pandemic – which is affecting more and more people, as they live in extremely cramped and often unhygienic conditions. - [EU support drives human suffering in detention centers; 17,500 deaths in the Mediterranean since 2013](https://ishr.org/eu-support-drives-human-suffering-in-detention-centers-17500-deaths-in-the-mediterranean-since-2013/) - On September 2, 2015, the lifeless body of 3 year old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi washed up on a beach in Turkey ... - [† Marat Zakhidov (1940–2019) – a tireless fighter for human rights worldwide](https://ishr.org/†-marat-zakhidov-1940-2019-a-tireless-fighter-for-human-rights-worldwide/) - At the age of 78, Prof. Dr. Marat Zakhidov, Secretary General of the International Council of the ISHR, has left us. It is no coincidence that he died far away from his homeland Uzbekistan, in Jerusalem on one of his many missions. - [VENEZUELANS NEED HELP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER](https://ishr.org/venezuelans-in-crisis-need-help-on-both-sides-of-the-border/) - ISHR Colombia describes the massive refugee exodus out of Venezuela, due to the ongoing economic catastrophe under its authoritarian president, Nicolas Maduro. - [Lady in White: Xiomara Cruz Miranda infected with TBC in prison](https://ishr.org/lady-in-white-xiomara-cruz-miranda-infected-with-tbc-in-prison/) - Regime critics in Cuba are suffering from the regime's diverse reprisals. The Frankfurt-based International Society for Human Rights (IGFM) is currently monitoring the condition of Xiomara Cruz Miranda, a member of the civil rights organization “Ladies in White. - [Corona, the World and Human Rights](https://ishr.org/corona-the-world-and-human-rights/) - Human rights activists of the International Society for Human Rights/ISHR have already expressed their concern at the beginning of the massive measures that the remedy against the pandemic could prove to be worse than the pandemic itself. - [Germany: 30 years after the peaceful revolution in the GDR and Eastern Europe](https://ishr.org/germany-30-years-after-the-peaceful-revolution-in-the-gdr-and-eastern-europe/) - The contribution of Stasi and KGB memorials to the culture of remembrance - [Human Rights Work in Cuba](https://ishr.org/human-rights-work-in-cuba/) - The ISHR has monitored and criticised the human rights situation in many countries since its foundation in 1972. All countries with a bad human rights record, especially the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Vietnam and North Korea have been under observation at all times. Unfortunately, there has always been every reason to criticise their human rights records. - [Vietnamese Institute for Human Rights: Expert Discussion at the IGFM](https://ishr.org/vietnamese-institute-for-human-rights-expert-discussion-at-the-igfm/) - Upon request of the German Foundation for Legal Cooperation (IRZ) on behalf of the Federal Government, an expert discussion about human rights was held on the premises of the International Society for Human Rights (IGFM) in Frankfurt, with an eight-member delegation of the Vietnamese Institute for Human Rights (VIMR), which was sent by their government. - [Human Trafficking Experts visit Brick Factory Slaves in Lahore](https://ishr.org/human-trafficking-experts-visit-brick-factory-slaves-in-lahore/) - The President of the International Council of the ISHR and author of the book ‘Human Trafficking’ has sought out brick factories near Lahore (Pakistan). - [The International Society for Human Rights thanks the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Cuba for its Great Courage](https://ishr.org/the-international-society-for-human-rights-thanks-the-catholic-bishops-conference-in-cuba-for-its-great-courage/) - The president of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) has thanked the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Cuba for demonstrating increasing courage in issues relating to human rights and that he has met with the ‘Ladies in White’. - [‟I was purposely infected with HIV in prison by Agents of the Cuban State”](https://ishr.org/i-was-purposely-infected-with-hiv-in-prison-by-agents-of-the-cuban-state/) - Dr. Ariel Ruiz Urquiola, Cuban environmental activist and political prisoner, accuses the Cuban government. - [Hong Kong is no longer the same Hong Kong](https://ishr.org/hong-kong-is-no-longer-the-same-hong-kong/) - Two million peaceful demonstrators and record high police brutality - [Schirrmacher thanks 40.000 Ahmadiyya Muslims for the Engagement for Religious Freedom](https://ishr.org/schirrmacher-thanks-40-000-ahmadiyya-muslims-for-the-engagement-for-religious-freedom/) - The president of the International Council of the ISHR and Director of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), Professor Thomas Schirrmacher, thanked the 40.000 participants of the Ahmadiyya Jalsa Salana in Karlsruhe for not only enjoying religious freedom in Germany after having fled death threats in Pakistan, but in turn loud and insisting called for religious freedom and against any violence or compulsion in religion. - [Human Rights Work for China](https://ishr.org/human-rights-work-for-china/) - Since the coming into power of the Communist party many millions of people are persecuted, arrested, convicted, tortured, raped and killed or executed for political reasons in the People's Republic of China. Freedom of opinion, -press, -religion, -association, -movement and the right to belong to unions are suppressed. - [China: Abolish camps!](https://ishr.org/china-abolish-camps/) - The People’s Republic of China runs the biggest camp system in the world. About four million people are exploited as slave labour – seven days a week, up to 16 hours a day. Sleep deprivation, torture, violence, and an insufficient water and food supply are everyday occurrences in the camps. - [Organ Harvesting](https://ishr.org/organ-harvesting/) - Organ harvesting is essentially ‘killing on demand’, which is the selling and transplanting of the organs of victims. The origin of tens of thousands “donor” organs in the People’s Republic of China remains completely unclear. - [Systematic Torture in the People's Republic of China](https://ishr.org/systematic-torture-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china/) - Despite economic splendour and the Olympic shine, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is undoubtedly a one party dictatorship. Censorship and immense human rights violations, such as the use of systematic torture, take place on a daily basis. - [Torture methods in the People’s Republic of China](https://ishr.org/torture-methods-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china/) - Almost every prisoner in the People’s Republic of China had to or still has to suffer torture methods. Here we show different torture methods that are used in China. - [ISHR Annual General Meeting from 13th–15th March 2020](https://ishr.org/ishr-annual-general-meeting-from-13th-15th-march-2020/) - Members and friends of the ISHR are cordially invited to the annual general meeting from 13th - 14th March 2020 in Bonn. - [Abolish Stoning and Barbaric Punishment Worldwide!](https://ishr.org/abolish-stoning-and-barbaric-punishment-worldwide/) - Stoning is an archaic execution method, where a crowd throws stones at the victim until it is dead. Islamic law and custom foresees that the stone's size is chosen for a victim to survive as long as possible and to die slowly and in agony. Reports speak of stonings that took several hours. - [“Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Conscience, and Freedom of Speech as the Heart of our Democracy”](https://ishr.org/freedom-of-religion-freedom-of-conscience-and-freedom-of-speech-as-the-heart-of-our-democracy/) - In a lecture in the Horst Weizmann lecture hall in the main building of the University of Freiburg, the President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights stated that “freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and freedom of speech are not marginal. ## Pages - [Home](https://ishr.org/) - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) represents a network of grassroots human rights defenders in over 30 countries worldwide. - [Regions](https://ishr.org/regions/) - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) is represented through national sections and groups in over 30 countries worldwide. - [ISHR Newsletter](https://ishr.org/our-work/newsletter/) - Our email newsletter informs you about news, actions and backgrounds once a month. 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