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[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

2022 #NobelPeacePrize awarded to human rights advocate #Ales Bialiatski from #Belarus, the #Russia’s #humanrights @MemorialMoscow and the #Ukraine’s #humanrights org @ccl_ua. We published a report on #suppression of #lawyers in #Belarus highlighting their work w/ @IBAHRI @L4L_INT

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2022 #NobelPeacePrize to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties.

#NobelPrize

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

#KENYA: ABA CHR's new #TrialWatch report analyzes 68 criminal cases under Kenya's Anti-FGM law, finding that it is being used against #FGM survivors. This report is the first-ever analysis of the implementation of anti-FGM legislation. Learn more here: https://t.co/4HIPz0Szcm

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

NEW: A report from #TrialWatch and American Bar Association Center for Human Rights reveals the Kenyan law against female genital mutilation has been used overwhelmingly to target survivors who underwent FGM, rather than the perpetrators.

Kenya’s anti-FGM law can and should be vital in combating #FGM – but it has been turned against the very people it seeks to protect. It's time to make it clear as recommended by the African Commission: no survivor of FGM should ever be prosecuted.

Read more 👇 https://t.co/AJoDZ0iplA

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

After being arbitrarily detained for over 800 days, #JoseRubénZamora has finally been released to house arrest. His prolonged detention appeared to be punishment for his work as a journalist; he should never have been prosecuted in the first place. https://t.co/TDkDxYt4a1

[Moises Castillo @moises1975]

Guatemalan journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, founder of El Periodico newspaper, jailed for more than two years, leaves a jail after a judge granted him house arrest, in Guatemala City, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

Los ataques contra periodistas independientes en El Salvador se han intensificado bajo la administración de Bukele. Una nueva investigación investiga la mecánica detrás de ellos. Lea el op-ed de El Faro sobre una investigación reciente de @HsilvAvalos: https://t.co/xHdZYzoD1T

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

State-sponsored attacks on independent journalists in El Salvador have intensified under the Bukele administration. A new investigation probes the mechanics behind them. Read El Faro’s op-ed on a recent investigation by @HsilvAvalos: https://t.co/fMiLT4uItD

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

Bajo el represivo “estado de excepción” de Bukele, cientos de personas han muerto bajo custodia estatal en circunstancias desconocidas. Uno de ellos era un alto funcionario del gobierno. Lea la investigación por @HsilvAvalos @PrensaComunitar: https://t.co/qnBIUXeVz8

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

Under Bukele’s repressive “State of Exception,” hundreds of individuals have died in state custody under unknown circumstances. One was a high-level government official. Read the ground-breaking investigation by @HsilvAvalos @PrensaComunitar: https://t.co/qnBIUXenJA

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

CHR_ABA's #TrialWatch report found that Guatemalan authorities violated Mr. Zamora's right to be free of inhuman and degrading treatment. He should be immediately released. https://t.co/rjX8yQO5f7

[Doughty Street International (DSI) @DoughtyStIntl]

#JoseRubénZamora Urgent Appeal filed with UN Special Rapporteur on Torture @DrAliceJEdwards Urgent Appeal, by @caoilfhionnanna & @TatyanaEatwell. @jczamora #ZamoraLibre #FreeZamora
Read more here: https://t.co/1IMmHBmFy2

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

Today, the UNWGAD found José Rubén Zamora's detention arbitrary and called for his release. Our #TrialWatch report concluded that his detention was arbitrary and that the proceedings were "in retaliation for his work as an investigative journalist reporting on gov't corruption"

[Vance Center for International Justice @VanceCenter]

#PressRelease: UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Calls for Release of Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora

The opinion responds to a complaint filed by the Vance Center before the @UNHumanRights body in August 2023

https://t.co/jGW0u3yFw4

[𝙟𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙯𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖 @jczamora]

>> El grupo de Trabajo sobre la Detención Arbitraria de @ONU_es declara “arbitraria” la detención de mi papá, el periodista #JoseRubénZamora. https://t.co/kNINPgbLgK @UNHumanRights @UN #ZamoraLibre

[Dignity Initiative @Dignitytweet]

The four days conference of Dalit lawyers from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal has just commenced in Kathmandu! This conference is jointly organized by the American Bar Association Center for Human Rights and the Dignity Initiative. @ABAesq #DalitJusticeDefendersConference

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

Very disappointed to hear that union organiser and HRD @OMasaraure was found guilty of obstruction charges today in Zim & detained. The judicial harassment of Obert has been going on far too long and must end @MoFA_ZW Sentencing is tomorrow. I'm hoping it will be non-custodial.

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

Nominate a candidate for the 2024 @ABAesq International Human Rights Award. Recognizing a leader or organization furthering #humanrights, nominees should demonstrate courage, dedication, and #leadership advocating for human rights beyond the US https://t.co/5X2pZfTYzK

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we amplify the stories of brave journalists like Paula Ugaz @larryportera who have been criminalized for their essential reporting. Read our @TrialWatch report https://t.co/D3e76TxJWR

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

"TrialWatch plays an invaluable role for #journalists."

Hear Peruvian journalist @larryportera talk about standing trial for speaking out about misogynistic responses to her reporting, and how our work contributed to her acquittal.

For the full video: https://t.co/hBtYG4T3T5

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

Zamora was convicted and sentenced to 6 years in prison in apparent retaliation for his investigative journalism. TrialWatch shared its report with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which is currently considering his case. https://t.co/44InYtxbt2

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

Recently, TrialWatch released an in-depth report on the trial of award-winning Guatemalan journalist @ChepeZamora with our partners at the @chr_aba. "The TrialWatch report meticulously outlines severe irregularities in Zamora’s trial," @pressfreedom said. https://t.co/FbIUw25M2G

[ABA Rule of Law @ABARuleofLaw]

For #WorldPressFreedomDay, @jczamora, son of Guatemalan #journalist José Rubén Zamora shared the following quote on his father's continued incarceration. @chr_aba published a report on his trial, concluding that his prosecution was an “abuse of process”.➡️https://t.co/HgfvJQnBAi

[ABA Justice Defenders Program @JusticeDefend]

The 7 labor unions in Lesotho with @chr_aba support argued that only allowing textile & security workers half as much paid leave is discrimination based on both sector of work and sex, violating Lesotho’s Constitution, ILO conventions, and UN treaties

[ABA Justice Defenders Program @JusticeDefend]

Today, @chr_aba partner NACTWU, #Lesotho unions, and workers filed a constitutional claim for discrimination because textile & security sectors get only half as much paid leave as all other workers in Lesotho

[ABA Rule of Law @ABARuleofLaw]

Nominate a candidate for the 2024 @ABAesq International Human Rights Award. Recognizing a leader or organization furthering #humanrights, nominees should demonstrate courage, dedication, and #leadership advocating for human rights beyond the US ➡️ https://t.co/dBqo6UbedE

[ABA Human Rights @chr_aba]

CFJ's dynamic video highlights @sowore's treason case. ABA CHR monitored Sowore's trial for over 4 years as part of the @TrialWatch initiative. The resilience of our monitor in persisting with the trial was absolutely crucial to his case finally being struck out.

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

The treason case against @sowore in Nigeria was finally struck out in February, after more than four years of unfair proceedings during which TrialWatch monitored his trial and published a report on his case. One month ago today, he finally reunited with his family in the US.