From October 7-11, 2024, 15 human rights defenders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine gathered for a week of advocacy as a part of the Network of Human Rights Houses’ 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) establishes and supports Human Rights Houses – coalitions of local independent civil society organisations working to advance human rights at home and abroad.
Today 80+ CSOs are united in the Network of Human Rights Houses, active across Eastern and Western Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus.
Together, we advocate for freedoms that underpin a strong and independent civil society and protect and empower human rights defenders.
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Statements
March 31, 2025
HRC58: Political prisoners and the rights of children in the occupied territories of Ukraine
At HRC58, HRHF raised the situation for children in the occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian political prisoners held by the Russian Federation.
Statements
March 28, 2025
HRC58: INGOs call for renewal of UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Statements
March 21, 2025
HRC58: Over 1,200 Belarusian political prisoners remain behind bars, while those in exile face in-absentia prosecution
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Human rights defenders
Human rights defenders work to improve societies and contribute to peace and democracy. Defenders are agents for positive change and development. They are key in protecting against human rights violations and in advancing universal human rights.