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The campaign is just starting! So for now, it is aimed primarily at members of the WHRDICC; women human rights defenders themselves, especially those at risk; and as many collaborating organizations that can join the initiative and carry out their own WHRD activities.

The campaign is aimed at the WHRD-ICC, women human rights defenders and as many collaborating organizations

The campaign is also directed at the UN, particularly the UN Commission on Human Rights and the UN Special Rapporteurs, especially the office of the Special Representative on Human Rights Defenders. National governments, including national human rights commissions, and other regional human rights institutions specifically in Europe, Africa and Latin America are also called upon to address the demands of the campaign. Lastly, the campaign reaches out to leaders and members of social movements to take on the WHRD agenda.



A campaign for the recognition and protection of human rights defenders, particularly women, who are activists advocating for the realisation of human rights for all