Stand As My Witness

Stand As My Witness

Imagine being in prison? The ‘crime’? Speaking up and standing for what you believe in.

Hundreds of people - fathers, mothers, sons, daughters - are behind bars, harassed and persecuted for standing up for rights - for a free press, to protect the environment and equality, campaigning for a government that listens, and more.

These human rights defenders are asking you to #StandAsMyWitness

Add your voice. Take Action and call for their release.

Why #StandAsMyWitness

Human rights defenders play a critical role protecting our freedoms, advocating for the oppressed, and holding governments and corporations accountable. They are essential in the fight against discrimination, inequality, and environmental degradation.

However, as these defenders stand up to protect their communities and the planet, they often face severe reprisals. They are subjected to threats, arbitrary detention, and even violence. In many cases, their lives are at risk simply for campaigning for the rights of their communities and others.

You can be their ally. Join hundreds of activists, organisations, and caring citizens from around the world. By raising awareness and demanding justice, we can help protect and free human rights defenders and promote their voices. Stand with them, and let’s strengthen their fight for justice together with #StandAsMyWitness.

You Helped Free Activists

Powered by your voices, #StandAsMyWitness stood in solidarity with and supported the release of over 30 human rights defenders around the world. 

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Sudha Bharadwaj
India
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Teresita Naul
Philippines

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Professor Muhammad Ismail
Pakistan
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Christine Kamikazi, Agnès Ndirubusa, Térence Mpozenzi & Egide Harerimana
Burundi
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Asya Tulesova
Kazakhstan

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Loujain Al-Hathloul
Saudi Arabia

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Moudi Moussa, Halidou Mounkaila & Maikoul Zodi
Niger

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Guapinol Water Defenders
Honduras

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Zakaria Hannache
Algeria

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Maria Esperanza Sanchez
Nicaragua
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Medardo Mairena and Pedro Mena
Nicaragua
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Obert Masaraure
Zimbabwe

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Virginia Laparra
Guatemala

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Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan
Bangladesh

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Nasrin Sotoudeh
Iran

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Leanid Sudalenka and Tatsiana Lasitsa
Belarus

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Floriane Irangabiye
Burundi

Help Us Profile a Human Rights Defender

Know a human rights defender who is currently detained or facing judicial harassment? Help us bring attention to their story. Submit their details to be featured on our global map and amplify their cause. Click here to share their information and stand in solidarity. 

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