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KNESWO Feminist Initiative is proud to join the African Sunbird Network's four-day Mental Health & Resilience Retreat.
Thank you, African Sunbird Network, for investing in the wellbeing and resilience of human rights defenders.
#HRDs #MentalHealth #KNESWO
Digital security is a human right. At IRO, we empower refugees, exiled HRDs, journalists & activists through our Helpline, Resource Center, training, security audits & advocacy. https://t.co/KarDKwttoh #HumanRights #DigitalSecurity #Refugees #HRDs
A win for #HRDs
Yesterday, Charges against 7 #environmentaldefenders were dismissed for want of prosecution. They were arrested at NEMA offices for peacefully delivering a petition and demanding protection of #Lwera wetland by NEMA. #Justice will always catch up. @WekaAfri
Killings (1,376). Detentions (1,116). Threats (390). This isn't a statistic—it's a war on courage. Amplify their names. Share their stories. Pressure your governments. The least we owe them is to not look away. ✊ #HRDs
JustIn⏰: @CommunitiesOrg a part of the #StudyReport launch and Peer Knowledge exchange Dialogue on EHRDs collecting evidence that leads to a deeper understanding of key challenges faced by #HRDs from the ethnic and indigenous minorities organised by @RRightsAfrica & @MRG
🌟 Know a Human Rights Defender making a real difference?
Now is the time to recognize their courage, dedication, and impact by nominating them for this award.
#HRDs
@DefendersKE @_James041 @Shamir_Activist
Zubair Shah Agha is a central leader of #PTM a Pashtun Human Rights Movement who was arrested by Police in #Quetta #Balochistan by order of Pakastani Army/ISI. He was sitting in a protest camp of @BalochYakjehtiC. He must immediately be released. Pak is a big jail for #HRDs.
Join me! I took action to #EndReprisals! At home & abroad, #HRDs should be free to engage with the United Nations. The world is recognising transnational repression, now it must act to end it!
Ask States to publicly name cases of #TNR as reprisals! https://t.co/WQ08oMqNER
For everyone interested in what is happening to #HRDs this annual report should be obligatory reading @ohchr @Europarl_EN @EU_Commission
The Front Line Defenders Global Analysis 2025/26 launches 15 June 🌎
The report provides a comprehensive overview of HRDs at risk, highlighting key trends in violations, digital threats, criminalisation, killings and attacks on civic space.
Watch this space on Monday for the full report!
Any breach of the #humanrights Defender’s safeguarding “including unusual sudden changes in their environment that might cause harm” specifically after receiving threats” should be treated as #transnationalrepression and authorities should step in to investigate! #HRDs
The mental health of human rights defenders (HRDs) can worsen significantly due to transnational repression, which is when a state targets activists and dissidents beyond its own borders. Here’s how and why that happens:
How Transnational Repression Affects HRDs’ Mental Health:
1Constant Fear and Anxiety
HRDs face ongoing threats, surveillance, harassment, and even kidnapping or assassination attempts abroad. This creates chronic stress and fear for their safety and the safety of their loved ones.
2Isolation and Loneliness
Being targeted across borders often means HRDs are cut off from their own financial resources, support networks, communities, or family back home, leading to deep feelings of isolation and alienation.
3Psychological Trauma
Experiences of intimidation, harassment, stalking, or direct violence cause trauma. The fear that these acts could escalate to physical harm or disappearances can lead to PTSD.
4Smear campaigns
5Some governments spread false information directly or through foreign proxies to discredit HRDs internationally, which can cause stress, damage reputations, and deepen feelings of helplessness.
5Pressure and Uncertainty
HRDs under transnational repression may constantly worry about their legal status in host countries, the safety of their colleagues, and the unpredictability of the repression tactics. This chronic uncertainty can wear down resilience and mental well-being.
6Damage to Identity and Self-worth
Being vilified, defamed, or criminalized by their home governments undermines HRDs' sense of identity and purpose, affecting self-esteem and motivation.
7Digital surveillance and harassment
8HRDs are often targeted by spyware or hacking attempts, making them feel like they have no safe space — even their phones and computers become sources of extreme anxiety.
In the end:
Transnational repression creates an environment of persistent psychological threat that drains human rights defenders emotionally and mentally. The blend of fear, isolation, trauma, and uncertainty often results in anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and burnout.
@hrw @amnesty @UNHumanRights @guardian
@mpklang @BlueRoses2018 @pdrm @KDNPUTRAJAYA We urgently request the Malaysian government, United Nations, Civil Society Organization to protect our Rohingya leader Mr. @ZAFARAHMADABDU2 & the Rohingya community in Malaysia. Please end the hate speech, hate campings against the Rohingya Refugee in Malaysia.#UN #UN_HRC #HRDs
@mpklang @pdrm @KDNPUTRAJAYA The Malaysian Government, United Nations and the all civil society organizations around the world is silence about the ongoing threats, harassment and smear campaign against the human rights defender @ZAFARAHMADABDU2 & the Rohingya refugee at risk in Malaysia.#HRDs #APHR #UN_HRC
2⃣ #Indonesia
#InternationalSolidarity for #AndrieYunus
See the full statement by UN experts on human rights defenders #HRDs and freedom of expression, @AndreaBV_SR_HRD & @Irenekhan ⤵️
https://t.co/RFTqrwwdyM
#Indonesia: UN experts condemn military trial in acid attack case targeting human rights defender Andrie Yunus - call for public trial under the civilian justice system. “Military trial risks perpetuating impunity and fragmented accountability.” https://t.co/PkUrbwScII
On this Madaraka Day, we honor Kenya’s journey to self-determination and the HRDs defending dignity, justice & safety at great personal risk. Your work strengthens our democracy daily. You are seen, valued & not alone. Happy Madaraka Day 🇰🇪
#HRDs
#MadarakaDay
@BlueRoses2018 @AndreaBV_SR_HRD @ZAFARAHMADABDU2 Countries willing to resettle refugees must prioritise @ZAFARAHMADABDU2 case for immediate resettlement to protect him so that he can resume his work and advocacy to protect the rights of refugees and asylum seekers;. #AndreaBV_SR_HRD #HRDs #FLD #UN #OHCHR #UNHCR #CSOs
@AndreaBV_SR_HRD We calls upon each and everyone to stand in Solidarity with end Discrimination, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Fake News, & Hate Speech. HRDs suffer in silence aroundd the globe regardless of Race, Religion, & their colours. We thank you deeply for your continued commitment . #HRDs
🇹🇭 #ประเทศไทย | เมื่อวานนี้ คณะกรรมการนักนิติศาสตร์สากล (@ICJ_Asia) ประสานความช่วยเหลือให้เครือข่ายภาคประชาชนเข้าพบ 3 หน่วยงานรัฐ เพื่อเรียกร้องให้ยุติการฟ้องคดีเชิงยุทธศาสตร์เพื่อปิดกั้นการมีส่วนร่วมสาธารณะ (#SLAPP) และการคุกคามนักปกป้องสิทธิมนุษยชน (#HRDs)
13.00 น. – คณะกรรมาธิการการกฎหมาย การยุติธรรม และสิทธิมนุษยชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร
15.00 น. – กรมคุ้มครองสิทธิและเสรีภาพ กระทรวงยุติธรรม (หน่วยรับเรื่องร้องเรียน)
16.00 น. – คณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติ (1/3)
#Indonesia 🧵
A military trial over the attempted murder of our colleague Andrie Yunus of @KontraSupdates is increasingly biased & irregular, prompting concerns of institutional impunity
This is a crucial test for the rule of law, civilian supremacy & protection of #HRDs (1/5)
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