Diplomatic support for Human Rights Defenders

Guidance for diplomatic missions and human rights defenders on diplomatic guidelines and protection.

A tool for HRDs: Diplomatic Guidelines on the Protection of HRDs

A tool for diplomats: Diplomatic Guidelines for the Protection of HRDs

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UN Human Rights Council

Understand the structure, purpose and mandate of the Human Rights Council and the opportunities for effective engagement

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Effective Narratives at the UN

This course provides key recommendations to craft effective narratives at the UN about human rights and the people who defend them.

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The UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders

This short course will help you to understand how you can use this landmark document for advocacy purposes.

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights. We achieve this by supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change.

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