Defending human rights together for three decades: the very first Human Rights House celebrates its 30th anniversary

As Georgian authorities look to introduce new “foreign agent” legislation, “international organisations, civil society and like-minded states should leverage all legal means available to exert pressure on authorities and be even more vocal in their support to the Georgian public and human rights defenders today. It could be too late tomorrow.” writes HRHF’s Kety Abashdize for Index on Censorship.

We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities’ detention of Anar Mammadli, a prominent human rights defender, leader of the country’s largest independent election watchdog and member of the Network of Human Rights Houses. We demand his immediate and unconditional release. The list of signatories continues to be updated.

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, the resilience of those affected is tested daily. The psychological toll on the Ukrainian population is profound, with widespread reports of trauma, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. Ukrainian civil society organisations have mobilised to provide critical support to those in need while often needing support themselves. HRHF asked the partners from the Network of Human Rights Houses about the connection between mental health and human rights and what kind of role mental health support plays in the resilience of Ukrainian civil society.