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  to the on line home of the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition.

The WHRD IC is a resource and advocacy network for the protection and support of women human rights defenders worldwide. The coalition currently has 28 members.

Turkey – Trial against VAKAD and other civil society organisations in Van continues

South Korea: Imminent deportation of WHRD Wang Yu Hsuan

Honduras: Shots fired at women human rights defender and journalist Ms Fidelina Sandoval

Kosovo: WHRD Nazlie Bala attacked and severely beaten

Sudan: Nuba WHRD's LIfe Is At Risk After Torture In Detention

DRC: Threats against WHRD Philomène Muamba



Statement of WHRD IC on the escalating violence against WHRDs in Chihuahua, Mexico

Online Directory of Urgent Responses for WHRDs at Risk (Available in English, Français and Español)

New song from Joanna Weston celebrates WHRDs and PBI's work

Statement of the WHRD IC on Guatemalan genocide trial of Rios Montt and José Mauricio Rodríguez Sánchez (Available in English and Español)

Statement of the WHRD IC on sorcery-related violence and killings in Papua New Guinea

PBI Mexico launches a new report - A Panorama of the Defense of Human Rights in Mexico: Initiatives and Risks of Mexican Civil Society

Raid on the UDEFEGUA office in Nebaj, Guatemala



   
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ISHR Statement for the Women Human Rights Defenders Panel: 20th Session of the Human Rights Council
ISHR, as a member of the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition, welcomes the recognition of the work of women human rights defenders provided during this session of the Human Rights Council, and the acknowledgment of the need to address their protection needs. Read more


International Coalition calls for the release of the women human right defenders of Boeung Kak Lake
19th June 2012: The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD IC) is concerned by reports that thirteen peaceful female protesters have been arrested and sentenced for up to two and a half years for defending the rights of their community at Boeung Kak Lake, Cambodia. Read more


On The Road To Istanbul: Activities Regarding Women Human Rights Defenders At The 12th AWID Forum – An update is available here


Announcement of the Global Report on the Situation of Women Human Rights Defenders
Coming at a time when WHRDs have received little attention in the human rights arena, the Global Report on the Situation of WHRDs plays a crucial part in advancing the recognition of WHRDs. For more information click here.
PDF now available

Announcement of WHRD IC member events during Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) (NY, Feb/March) and The AWID International Forum on Women's Rights and Development (Turkey, April) 2012, Be involved in events sponsored or organised by WHRD IC members and pending members . To see the list click the link.



Statement By Human Rights, Women's Rights And Health Groups On The Occasion Of The Presentation Of The Report By Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur On The Right To Health, To The UN General Assembly
24 October 2011
We, the undersigned human rights, women's rights and health organizations, welcome the report (A/66/254) of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Anand Grover, to the UN General Assembly presented on 24 October 2011 as a milestone in the struggle for the full realization of the right to health for all. Read more


Coalition Condemns the Apparent Retaliation of the Azerbaijan Authorities Against Human Rights Defender Leyla Yunus
24th August 2011
The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD IC) condemns the actions of the authorities in the unlawful destruction of the property owned by Leyla Yunus on the night of the 11 August 2011. The building, owned by human rights defender Leyla Yunus and her husband, was destroyed by bulldozers the day after she gave an interview to the New York Times newspaper criticizing a "beautification" project in the capital Baku. The coalition is concerned that the demolition of the property appears to be an act of retaliation by the authorities, targeting Leyla Yunus for her open criticism of government endorsed forced evictions and the demolition of buildings in central Baku as part of a reconstruction project… Read more


Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition Statement denouncing the assassination of Ana Fabricia Cordoba

We are deeply saddened by the assassination of Ana Fabricia Cordoba, a committed women human rights defender, a leader of displaced communities, and a member of the Ruta Pacifica de las Mujeres, on 7 June 2011 in Medellin, Colombia. This killing is the latest killing of a leader of displaced communities and of those campaigning for land restitution. Read more



Oral Statement of the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition on the Women Human Rights Defenders' Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Mr. President,

Front Line, on behalf of the Women Human Rights International Coalition, welcomes the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on women human rights defenders. Her report raises the seriousness of the violations against defenders of women's human rights and gender equality particularly LGBTI defenders and advocates of sexual and reproductive rights. These defenders are particularly at risk, but often are not considered as human rights defenders entitled to support and protection. Read more



Statement of the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition on the Women Human Rights Defenders' Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 16th session, Agenda Item 3, Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. Read more


Oral Intervention by Mary Jane N. Real Civil Society Representative for the High Level Segment, General Segment
16th session of the Human Rights Council, 2 March 2011 Read more

 

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Report of the UN Special Rappporteur on Human Rights Defenders on the situation of women human rights defenders, delivered at the 16th session of the Human Rights Council, 10 March 2011


Claiming Rights, Claiming Justice: A Guidebook on Women Human Rights Defenders



A Guidebook on Women Human Rights Defenders is aimed to help women human rights defenders name the specific risks, violations and constraints they face in their work.  It presents a practical discussion of the useful mechanisms developed by the state and also the civil society to provide redress and remedy, and to protect women human rights defenders.  It is intended to be used by human rights and other organisations to further a gender perspective in the monitoring and documentation of human rights. 

The guidebook was produced by APWLD in close collaboration with individuals and organisations that participated in the international campaign on women human rights defenders since 2005. Printed copies are for sale at 25USD including postage. For orders please contact APWLD at Phone numbers: (66) 53 284527, 284856
Fax:  +66 53 280847 email:  apwld@apwld.org.