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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 78
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- The Special Rapporteur remains concerned that more than a decade after the adoption of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, although some progress has been made, many countries continue to pass laws and regulations that restrict the space for human rights activities and that are incompatible with international standards and with the Declaration in particular. Even where efforts are made to adopt laws that are in line with international standards, their ineffective implementation often remains a problem.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97d
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] In the event of the adoption of a new law concerning civil society organizations, all previously registered non-governmental organizations be considered as continuing to operate legally and be provided with fast track procedures to update their registration. Unless a new law is adopted, existing laws governing the registration of civil society organizations should not require that organizations re-register periodically;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 78
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- Human rights defenders are at the heart of the development process and can be key actors in ensuring that development is inclusive, fair and beneficial for all and that dialogue is used to reinforce social cohesion and pre-empt conflict and the radicalization of positions. Defenders can play a crucial role as members of teams conducting human rights impact assessments, formal multi-stakeholders oversight mechanisms and mediation and grievance mechanisms and as independent watchdogs monitoring the implementation of large-scale development projects.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131j
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- [Member States should:] Ensure that acts of intimidation and reprisals against defenders who engage with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights, and international human rights bodies are firmly and unequivocally condemned. Ensure that these acts are promptly investigated, perpetrators brought to justice and that any legislation criminalizing activities in defence of human rights through cooperation with international mechanisms is repealed.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 93a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States adopt the following measures:] Do more to disseminate the work of defenders and to support their work through campaigns and specific communication and information activities that pay tribute, in particular, to the contributions made by certain categories of defender, such as women; defenders of the rights of lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; defenders working in the area of corporate social responsibility and land-related rights; defenders of the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples; and defenders who combat impunity and corruption;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Ethnic minorities
- LGBTQI+
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 120
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- While observing the working rules applying to special procedures mandate holders, the Special Rapporteur intends to interpret his mandate as widely as possible in order to make it as effective as possible, basing his approach on the results obtained by his predecessor and on the knowledge acquired and the working methods used. He means to explore new avenues and innovative working techniques, where that seems appropriate, and to inform the Council of his activities on a regular basis.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124f
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- [Member States should:] Pay particular attention to the most exposed groups: those who work for economic, social and cultural rights or minority rights; environmental defenders; defenders of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights; women defenders and those who work for women's rights; defenders who work in the area of business and human rights; those who work in an area exposed to internal conflict or a natural disaster; defenders living in isolated regions; and defenders working on past abuses, such as the families of victims of enforced disappearance;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- LGBTQI+
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 122
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- The protection of journalists and media workers active on human rights issues should not be limited to those formally recognized as such, but should include other relevant actors, such as community media workers, bloggers and those monitoring demonstrations.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81b
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- [States should:] Oblige those responsible for large-scale development projects to carry out human rights impact assessments and human rights due diligence on an ongoing basis;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81c
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- [States should:] Consider the substantive incorporation of a human rights-based approach in national development plans and the effective implementation of the human rights aspects of such plans;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 72
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Promote the role and activities of human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114c
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages national human rights institutions to: Investigate complaints made by human rights defenders
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 119
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- States should ensure and facilitate by law access to funds, including from foreign sources, for the purpose of defending human rights.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 125b
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- [The United Nations should:] Ensure that specific measures relating to human rights defenders are included in its programmes and activities;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 126a
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- [National human rights institutions should:] Take effective measures to protect human rights defenders when they are in danger;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83a
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- [Private companies should:] Exert human rights due diligence in all operations;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 107
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- The Special Rapporteur is concerned at the large number of violations which appear to be perpetrated by agents or representatives of the State, including police officers, military, Government officials and the judiciary. These violations reportedly include arrests, mistreatment, torture, criminalization, wrongful sentencing but also stigmatization, threats, death threats and killings.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131a
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- [Member States should:] Ensure that defenders can conduct their work in a conducive legal, institutional and administrative framework. In this vein, refrain from criminalizing defenders' peaceful and legitimate activities, abolish all administrative and legislative provisions that restrict the rights of defenders, and ensure that domestic legislation respects basic principles relating to international human rights law and standards;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131c
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- [Member States should:] Raise awareness about the legitimate and vital work of human rights defenders and publicly support their work. In this respect, widely disseminate the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and make sure that human rights educational programmes, especially those addressed to law enforcement and public officials, include modules that recognize the role played by human rights defenders in society;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 96c
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Strengthen knowledge of, and attention to, defender issues in United Nations bureaux and regional and country offices. Provide training to officials in those entities regarding the mechanisms for the protection of defenders and the needs of certain specific groups of defenders; Ensure that resident coordinators systematically provide assistance and protection to human rights defenders who are threatened;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97c
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] States ensure that existing laws and regulations are applied in an independent and transparent manner. Laws should be clear about the status of organizations in the period between the request for registration and the final decision. Pending such a final decision, human rights organizations should be free to carry out their activities;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 106
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- The majority of threats, death threats, physical attacks, killings, and attempted killings were attributed to unknown or unidentified individuals. In many such cases, particularly with regard to killings and attempted killings, perpetrators were reported as non-State actors, including armed groups and/or paramilitary groups, most notably in the Americas and parts of Africa.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 103
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- States, including prosecutors, should ensure that criminal cases against individuals, including human rights defenders, are subject to an impartial and independent investigation in compliance with due process standards. All unsubstantiated cases should be closed immediately, with individuals being afforded the opportunity to lodge complaints directly with the appropriate authority.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Vision and Working Methods of the Mandate 2014, para. 106
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- He will interpret his mandate as widely as possible in order to make it as effective as possible, at the same time basing his approach on the results obtained by his predecessor, on the knowledge acquired and the working methods used to date, while observing the rules applicable to special procedures mandate holders. But he also plans to explore new paths and innovative working techniques where that appears appropriate.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131d
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- [Member States should:] Provide national institutions with broad and solid mandates, and make sure that they are adequately resourced to be able to operate independently and to be credible and effective. Publicly acknowledge and support the important role of these institutions, including in providing protection to defenders and fighting impunity;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113e
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] Specific trainings on human rights, gender issues and on the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders should be a prerequisite for the selection of police and other law enforcement officials that would be involved in the programme;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 79
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- The Declaration is an instrument that is not sufficiently known, either to Governments or to human rights defenders, and more needs to be done. The Special Rapporteur hopes that, by raising awareness about the Declaration, the present report will contribute to the development of a safer and more conducive environment for defenders to be able to carry out their legitimate work.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124d
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- [Member States should:] Extend an open invitation to the Special Rapporteur, allow him to conduct any visit that he wishes to undertake without restricting its duration or scope, and enable him to move around the country, outside the capital, particularly in countries with extensive territories, so that he can meet human rights defenders who are isolated and cannot travel;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 84
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- Rather than constituting a static programme of action, the proposals contained in this report should be understood as key areas of focus. The Special Rapporteur wishes to retain some flexibility in responding to requests that might arise during his second mandate. It is important to pay particular attention to new trends and alerts from civil society and the various actors involved in protecting defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120e
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should coordinate actions with other existing national institutions whose mandates are related to human rights, including thematic commissions or institutions at the constituent unit level in federal States, in order to create synergies and avoid unnecessary duplication;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 77
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- Communities and those defending their rights play a crucial role in shaping development policies and projects that are people-centred and non-discriminatory by impeding economic and political elites to monopolize the development of such policies and projects. Human rights defenders are key for ensuring the effective implementation of a human rights-based approach to development, as outlined above, which is why they should be able to carry out their activities without fear of intimidation or harassment of any sort. This is particularly relevant in the context of the discussion on the post-2015 development agenda. Civil society is calling for meaningful participation, higher levels of accountability from Governments and international institutions and the protection of human rights under the rule of law.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 116
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- As established by the Paris Principles, national human rights institutions should have broad and solid mandates and be properly equipped to be able to operate independently. Credible national institutions are autonomous from the influence of Government and ensure pluralism in their composition and activities, particularly through effective interaction with civil society organizations working on human rights issues. Members and staff of these institutions can be considered as human rights defenders and, as such, should be supported by public authorities and protected if needed.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114f
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages national and international NGOs to: Disseminate training tools on the protection of human rights defenders
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 80
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- In the light of the conclusions set out above, the Special Rapporteur wishes to make the following recommendations to the various stakeholders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81m
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- [States should:] Enshrine the protection of whistle-blowers in law and in practice;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114a
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Urges States to: Enact legislation on defenders protection programmes.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 98a
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages enterprises to:] Promote the work of defenders in their sector;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 85a
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- [Human rights defenders should:] Engage constructively in processes relating to large-scale development projects;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 86b
- Paragraph text
- [United Nations agencies should:] Support accountability mechanisms, whether initiated by States or other stakeholders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102f
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- [States should:] Guarantee the effective implementation of any precautionary or urgent measures granted to environmental human rights defenders by regional human rights mechanisms;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 85b
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Implement resolutions on the protection of defenders and monitor their continued implementation;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 87b
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Take effective measures to protect human rights defenders when they are in danger;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113g
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] Adequate financial resources should be devoted to such programmes. In this regard, a better assessment of the security needs of human rights defenders will enable States to better cost such programmes. Third States should contribute to the development or review of sustainable and well-financed protection programmes.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114a
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Urges States to: Investigate complaints and allegations on threats or human rights violations perpetrated against human rights defenders in a prompt and effective manner, and initiate appropriate disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings against the perpetrators to ensure that impunity for such acts is eliminated and thereby greatly enhance the security of human rights defenders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81a
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- [States should:] Enshrine a human rights-based approach to development in relevant legislation and administrative regulations, ensuring that contracts, permits, certificates and other documentation required for large-scale development projects to go ahead, to include the elements mentioned in section IV above, most notably participation of affected communities and those defending their rights in decision-making related to such projects;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 82a
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- [In the context of the post-2015 development agenda, States should:] Ensure that the post-2015 development agenda is guided by internationally agreed human rights principles and standards, both during its development and its implementation, and that it ensures the active and meaningful participation of affected communities and individuals advocating their rights in the implementation of all development goals, and strengthen their capacity to do so;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 82b
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- [In the context of the post-2015 development agenda, States should:] Recognize the important role of human rights defenders in developing and implementing the post-2015 development agenda in the outcome document, and also recognize the right of defenders to participate in such processes, monitor progress, hold those responsible to account at the national and local levels and be protected from violations in this context.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83b
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- [Private companies should:] Adopt a policy commitment to respect all human rights that is approved at the highest levels of the organization, and perform ongoing human rights impact assessments in a meaningful way and in every project, with the full participation of potentially affected communities, those defending their rights and, especially, those traditionally marginalized or excluded from decision-making;
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
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Vision and Working Methods of the Mandate 2014, para. 107
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- As the central function of the mandate is the protection of the rights of human rights defenders, the Special Rapporteur will place a greater emphasis on the aspects of his duties having to do with promotion of those rights. He will focus his attention on good practices relating to the protection of human rights defenders and to the promotion of the defence of those rights, and on achieving extensive awareness of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2014
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 66
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Ensure prompt and independent investigation of all violations of the rights of defenders, the prosecution of alleged perpetrators regardless of their status, and provide victims of violations with access to justice and just and effective remedies, including appropriate compensation.
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2010
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120l
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should strengthen their interaction with regional and United Nations human rights mechanisms by actively reaching out to them, including for their protection when needed, and periodically providing reports and/or participating in their sessions;
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 121c
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- [To ICC and the regional networks:] ICC should provide guidance to national institutions about risks assessment and protective measures for members and staff, including by offering relevant information on how to react depending on the specific case and context. This could be done in cooperation with OHCHR, if necessary;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83i
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- [Private companies should:] Establish accountability mechanisms, including project- or company-level grievance mechanisms, that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning and based on dialogue and engagement (see Guiding Principle No. 31 of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights);
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 116b
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that financial donors:] Ensure that funding for civil society and defenders is sensitive to their protection needs, including by ensuring that funding promotes long-term sustainability and is sufficiently flexible for operational needs, can be adapted in response to changes in the environment, is disbursed in a timely manner and not burdensome to administer.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 51
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- The Special Rapporteur hopes that the present report will contribute to raising awareness of the responsibility of non-State actors to comply with the provisions of the Declaration on human rights defenders. It is paramount that non-State actors acknowledge the important role of defenders in ensuring the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone. Non-State actors, including private companies, could play a key role in the promotion and protection of the rights and activities of human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2010
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 102
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- States should ensure that security legislation is not applied against human rights defenders as a means to prevent their human rights work. States must guarantee the possibility for human rights defenders to effectively monitor the application of security legislation. In the context of the arrest and detention of a person under security legislation, defenders should, at a minimum, have regular access to the detainee and to basic information on the substance of the charges on which the detainee is held.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2011
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 81
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- Today, recognizing the tragic and seemingly hopeless situations facing so many defenders is no longer the issue. Indeed, time and again, their plight has been reported, condemned and communicated by many. This dire situation does not allow us the luxury of sitting back and waiting. Let there be no doubt. It is our moral responsibility to embody the ideals of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and it is urgent to take action. At the core of the Special Rapporteur's mandate is the duty to ensure that every effort is made so that people no longer have to die anywhere in the world for having defended human dignity and human rights.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119b
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- [To Member States:] National human rights institutions should be accountable to Parliament and to the public, including through the discussion of annual reports, which should be widely disseminated and made easily available to the public;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84g
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- Donors and investors should:] Cooperate with State-based and other accountability mechanisms when approached by them;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2013
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 123
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- States should prohibit extensive tax scrutiny and abusive use of fiscal procedures by the relevant authorities.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
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- 2011
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 96
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- States should ensure that reporting requirements placed on associations are reasonable and do not inhibit functional autonomy.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
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- 2012
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 107
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- Public officials should refrain from making statements that discredit or stigmatize human rights defenders.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 88d
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages civil society to:] Help to develop national and regional defender networks and to strengthen existing networks.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2017
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 120
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- Restrictions on media and press freedom, and impunity around violations against journalists and media workers defending human rights can foster a climate of intimidation, stigmatization, violence and self-censorship that can have a chilling effect on their work. States should publically recognize the role of these defenders and ensure prompt and impartial investigations and the prosecution of those responsible for violations against them.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2012
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119e
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- [To Member States:] Governments and other branches of the State should refrain from unduly interfering with the independence and autonomy of national human rights institutions. Any instance of intimidation, stigmatization, harassment or attack against members or staff of national institutions should be promptly investigated, with perpetrators brought to justice and remedy provided to victims;
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2013
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 110
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- The protection of human rights defenders should be seen in the context of three obligations that international human rights law imposes on States: to respect human rights by refraining from violating them; to protect such rights by intervening through protective action on behalf of defenders against threats by others; and to fulfil them by ensuring a safe and enabling environment for defenders to enjoy their rights and to carry out their activities.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 113a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Enact legislative and policy frameworks with a view to establishing national protection programmes for defenders, in consultation with defenders and civil society. In States with a federal structure, federal legislation should be the basis for the programme, and federal authorities should have oversight over the programmes that are administered by local governments;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 115a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society and human rights defenders:] Develop strategies to raise general awareness about the right to defend rights and to be protected for exercising that right, including through promoting the self-identification of human rights defenders, building social support for human rights and the work of defenders, and disseminating the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Ensure that violations against women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues committed by State and non-State agents are promptly and impartially investigated and that those responsible are punished in an appropriate manner. Fighting impunity is essential for the security of this group of defenders;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
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- Women
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- 2011
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 128
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- States should refrain from having their security personnel use excessive force during demonstrations. Law enforcement officials should be trained in international human rights standards and child/youth protection measures, particularly regarding crowd control during public assemblies.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Children
- Youth
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- 2012
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81o
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- [States should:] Ensure that various types of accountability mechanisms are available to those who feel that their rights have been infringed upon in the context of large-scale development projects, including judicial and administrative mechanisms that are well resourced, impartial, effective, protected against corruption and free from political and other types of influence;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83e
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- [Private companies should:] Ensure that they, as well as security companies and other subcontractors, respect human rights defenders and do not harass or perpetrate violence against them and that those employing private security forces consider joining initiatives such as the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Violence
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- 2013
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 111
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- [The Special Rapporteur proposes seven principles that, in his view, should underpin good practices by States in the protection of human rights defenders:] Principle 1: They should adopt a rights-based approach to protection, empowering defenders to know and claim their rights and increasing the ability and accountability of those responsible for respecting, protecting and fulfilling rights.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 111
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- [The Special Rapporteur proposes seven principles that, in his view, should underpin good practices by States in the protection of human rights defenders:] Principle 2: They should recognize that defenders are diverse; they come from different backgrounds, cultures and belief systems. From the outset, they may not self-identify or be identified by others as defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 111
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- [The Special Rapporteur proposes seven principles that, in his view, should underpin good practices by States in the protection of human rights defenders:] Principle 5: They should acknowledge that defenders are interconnected. They should not focus on the rights and security of individual defenders alone, but also include the groups, organizations, communities and family members who share their risks.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 92
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- States must take the necessary steps to guarantee the effective exercise of the right to freedom of assembly for all individuals without discrimination of any kind. In many countries, women defenders often face more risks when participating in collective public action because of perceptions of the traditional role of women in some societies. Those working on women's rights and gender issues also face more risks.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97b
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] Laws governing the creation, registration and functioning of civil society organizations be written and establish clear, consistent and simple criteria to be met in order to register. Non-governmental organizations that meet the prescribed criteria should be immediately able to register as legal entities;
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2011
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 86d
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Disseminate the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and the Special Rapporteur's reports through the various institutions and the regional and country offices, and develop training and information initiatives for State officials in order to raise their awareness of the role of defenders in the promotion and protection of human rights.
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2017
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119j
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- [To Member States:] National human rights institutions should be entrusted with adequate powers of investigation, including authorization to visit detention centres, to allow them to conduct prompt and impartial investigations into all allegations of violations and provide remedy to victims;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2013
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120d
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Any instance of intimidation, stigmatization, harassment or attack against members or staff of the institution should be immediately reported, documented and processed, including by taking the necessary protection measures at the institutional level;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113d
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] Protection programmes should include an early warning system in order to anticipate and trigger the launch of protective measures. Such a system should be managed centrally and risk assessment should involve different groups of human rights defenders. The seasonal changes and examples of insecure situations mentioned above should be taken into account when designing such systems;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2010
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 105
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- Based mostly of the review of the communications sent by the mandate during the period between 2004 and 2009, women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues seem to be more at risk of being threatened, including death threats, and being killed in the Americas region than in other parts of the world. Arrest and further judicial harassment and criminalization of the work of have been more commonly reported in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Central Asia. Moreover, these defenders also risk being exposed to the reported torture, mistreatment and widespread use of excessive force by State agents in the context of arrests and detention. Furthermore, women defenders face a greater risk of being subject to sexual harassment, sexual violence and rape.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Gender
- Violence
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- Women
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- 2011
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84e
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- Donors and investors should:] If they are private and institutional donors and investors, have accountability mechanisms in place for those adversely affected by projects or who feel their rights have been violated as a result of a project, and ensure that such mechanisms respect standards for confidentiality, have an early warning system in case of threats or other violations against those who have filed or are considering filing a petition, with proper risk assessment and protection measures available;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 2013
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Vision and Working Methods of the Mandate 2014, para. 105
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- The present report presents the vision and the priorities which the Special Rapporteur wishes to share with the Member States and other stakeholders regarding the way in which he intends to carry out the statutory activities laid down, working in a spirit of openness, frankness and transparency which he will maintain throughout the duration of his office. He is conscious of the importance of this mandate and will devote his time and energy to completing the tasks assigned to him, with the overriding objective of serving the underlying cause.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2014
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 91
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- Nevertheless, in very many countries, defending and promoting human rights remain an extraordinarily dangerous activity. Nevertheless, that activity is a universally recognized right that all actors are duty-bound to protect as a routine fact of life. The consultations showed the importance of a human rights education for ensuring that society as a whole recognizes the role and contribution of actions undertaken by teachers, lawyers, journalists, employees of nongovernmental organizations, and ordinary citizens. We need not just to recall the commitment of all the actors involved, but also ensure that such decisions are followed by concrete steps to enable defenders, with peace of mind, to go about promoting and protecting the human rights and freedoms that every society needs.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 93
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- Upholding human rights for environmental human rights defenders is essential to the protection of the environment and environmental rights, and is grounded in international human rights standards. Environmental human rights defenders cannot properly defend environment-related rights without exercising their own rights to access to information, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, guarantees of non-discrimination and participation in decision-making. States have the duty to protect those rights as well as the rights to defend human rights and to life, liberty and security. Despite the clarity of international human rights law in this regard, increased violence, including killing, against environmental human rights defenders around the world points to a situation of global crisis.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 94
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- The international community and States should urgently assume their responsibility to empower and protect environmental human rights defenders. The newly adopted international agreements, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, have engendered high expectations among environmental human rights defenders around the world. That vision is doomed to fail if those individuals and groups on the frontline of defending sustainable development are not protected at the national, regional and international levels.
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- Environment
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- 2016
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 96
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- In order to reverse the tide of the worsening situation of environmental human rights defenders, the Special Rapporteur wishes to put forward a set of recommendations to the attention of various stakeholders. He calls on all stakeholders to urgently and publicly adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the killings of and violent acts against environmental human rights defenders, and to immediately launch policies and mechanisms to empower and protect them. He further appeals to all actors to document more systematically information on the situation of environmental human rights defenders at risk, especially in countries of concern, with a view to advocating more actionable and effective measures for their protection.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 94
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- States should take the necessary steps to guarantee the effective exercise of the right to freedom of association for all individuals without discrimination of any kind.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Year
- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 110
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- States must ensure that anti-terrorism legislation and measures are not applied against human rights defenders to hamper their human rights work.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2011
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 105e
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- [Business enterprises should:] Establish the grievance mechanisms necessary to avoid, mitigate and remedy any direct and indirect impact of human rights violations;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 98
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- [The international community should:] The General Assembly and the Human Rights Council should monitor violations against environmental human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 98
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- States should refrain from all acts of intimidation or reprisal against defenders who have sought to cooperate or have cooperated with United Nations human rights bodies, those who have availed themselves of procedures established by the United Nations, those who have provided legal assistance to victims, those who have submitted communications under procedures established by human rights instruments, and those who are relatives of victims of human rights violations.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 123
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- Defenders working on land and environmental issues are also highly exposed to attacks to their physical integrity, often by non-State actors, and many are killed because of their work on the environmental impact of extractive industries and development projects, or the right to land of indigenous peoples and minorities. The Americas seems to be the region where these defenders are most at risk.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Ethnic minorities
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 124
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- States should give full recognition to the important work carried out by defenders working on land and environmental issues in trying to find a balance between economic development and respect of the environment, including the right to use land, natural wealth and resources, and the rights of certain groups, including indigenous peoples and minorities.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120b
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should make every effort to sensitize Government officials and other branches of the State about the provisions of the Declaration on human rights defenders to raise awareness of the important role played by human rights defenders in society and the protection they are entitled to under international law, including strengthening their capacity to deal effectively with defenders;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 117
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- National human rights institutions can potentially play a significant role in the protection of human rights defenders. Such a role is ensured by national institutions having a robust mandate with competence to receive complaints from individuals and associations working to defend human rights, investigate such complaints and provide a wide range of protection measures.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119a
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- [To Member States:] Should follow the Paris Principles and the advice provided by the Sub- Committee on Accreditation and ICC when it comes to establishing, mandating and supporting the work on national institutions in order to ensure that institutions are strong, independent and effective partners in the promotion and protection of human rights;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119c
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- [To Member States:] Appropriate follow-up mechanisms to recommendations issued by national institutions should be established. In this connection, it is advisable that annual reports of national institutions be presented and discussed in Parliament and that adequate follow-up be entrusted to the corresponding parliamentary committees and that an interministerial task force be appointed to mainstream their recommendations and monitor their implementation;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 126
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- States should combat impunity for attacks and violations against these defenders, particularly by non-State actors and those acting in collusion with them, by ensuring prompt and impartial investigations into allegations and appropriate redress and reparation to victims.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 71
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] In cases where any non-State actors, particularly paramilitaries, attempt to stigmatize the work of human rights defenders through acts such as alleging their association with combatant or terrorist groups, publicly reaffirm the importance and legitimacy of the work carried out by human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113c
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] In federal States, the structure of a protection programme should be defined by federal legislation. The administration of such a programme should be overseen by the Federal Government even in cases where it is in practice administered by States;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131e
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- [Member States should:] Ensure that violations by State and non-State actors against defenders, particularly women defenders, are promptly and impartially investigated, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. Furthermore, provide material resources to ensure the physical and psychological protection of defenders, including through gender-sensitive polices and mechanisms;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2014
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 89
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- States should ensure that law enforcement officials are trained in international human rights standards and international standards for the policing of peaceful assemblies, including the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials and other relevant treaties, declarations and guidelines.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120g
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should establish a focal point or an entity dedicated to human rights defenders with specific attention to groups of defenders at particular risk such as women defenders and those working for women's rights and gender issues; those working on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities; defenders working on environmental and land issues; journalists; and lawyers. This entity must be adequately resourced in order to respond promptly to reported violations and to offer necessary protection;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- LGBTQI+
- Women
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81r
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- [States should:] Empower national human rights institutions to deal with complaints relating to large-scale development projects.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83j
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- [Private companies should:] Cooperate fully with State-based and other accountability mechanisms.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84d
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- Donors and investors should:] Proactively disclose information about projects they support;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 99b
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- [Regional intergovernmental organizations should:] Encourage more States to accede to the Aarhus Convention, in the absence of other multilateral and regional agreements at this stage;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102a
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- [States should:] Reaffirm and recognize the role of environmental human rights defenders and respect, protect and fulfil their rights;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102b
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- [States should:] Ratify ILO Convention No. 169 and guarantee the right to consultation and participation of indigenous communities in decisions at every stage of a project's life cycle;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 87c
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Participate in following up on the Special Rapporteur's recommendations;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 112
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- The Special Rapporteur is concerned about the paucity of practical initiatives to physically protect human rights defenders effectively. Only a few countries have adopted legislation or taken effective measures to put an end to the numerous and violent attacks against defenders. Impunity continues to prevail and no specific compensation mechanisms for human rights violations committed against human rights defenders have been created.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 121
- Paragraph text
- If journalists or media workers violate an administrative provision, a solution should be found within the administrative civil framework. Criminal law should only be applied when strictly necessary. States should refrain from the persistent use of legislative frameworks to silence legitimate dissent on human rights issues.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120j
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should ensure that the mechanisms available for protecting human rights defenders are widely known to them and easily accessible through telephone, Internet, social media and publications. It should be possible to present complaints by various means, including on the website of the institution, through a hotline and through text messaging;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 127
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- The Special Rapporteur is grateful to have been given the opportunity to examine and analyse the situation of defenders worldwide. With her voice and her mandate, she has strived to raise awareness and visibility about the challenges and risks that defenders face. She has also tried to highlight good practices and provide guidance on how to widen the space in which they conduct their work, making the environment safer and more conducive.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Vision and Working Methods of the Mandate 2014, para. 113
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- In his reports to the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur will have occasion to make numerous recommendations either to all States or else targeted recommendations annexed to his mission reports. However, he will also be vigilant that his recommendations do not remain without a response and will from time to time carry out an analysis of the responses or lack of responses to his recommendations.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 95
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- The present report, including the recommendations below, is aimed at guiding all relevant actors in their future efforts to implement their commitments. We should remember that empowering environmental human rights defenders is not only crucial to the protection of our environment and the human rights that depend on it, but also a safeguard to ensure that our future development will be less conflict-prone and more inclusive, leaving no one behind.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 112
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national and international NGOs:] Engage, where appropriate, with governmental and intergovernmental bodies concerning the design and implementation of programmes for the protection of human rights defenders, ensuring that the situation of women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues is taken into account.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 83
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- The Special Rapporteur remains deeply concerned that national legislation continues to restrict the activities of human rights defenders. Recent legislative developments in a number of countries are not in compliance with international human rights standards, notably the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, and do not contribute to a conducive working environment for defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 90
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- States should respect the right to a fair trial and all procedural safeguards contained in that right when trying suspects under anti-terrorism and other legislation relating to national security, in line with the principles elaborated by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism (A/63/223, paras. 31-42).
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 95
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- States should ensure that submissions from associations intending to register are assessed according to clear and publicly available criteria and processed in a timely manner. States should in no circumstances place limitations on the areas, including rights-based areas, on which an association is allowed to work in order to obtain registration, provided that such activities are peaceful.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131i
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- [Member States should:] Make sure that defenders can actively participate in the universal periodic review process, including by raising awareness about the process, organizing open and meaningful consultations, including a section about the situation of defenders in the national report, and making concrete recommendations towards the improvement of the environment in which they operate;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2014
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 85
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- Non-State actors and private entities should abide by the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and refrain from endangering the safety of defenders and obstructing their work. In addition, national and transnational corporations should develop human rights policies in cooperation with defenders, including monitoring and accountability mechanisms related to violations of the rights of defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 92
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- Environmental human rights defenders are at the heart of our future and the future of our planet. They play a critical part in ensuring that development is sustainable, inclusive, non-discriminatory and beneficial for all, and does not cause harm to the environment. The Special Rapporteur stresses that empowering and protecting environmental human rights defenders is part and parcel of the overall protection of the environment.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 53
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To all non-State actors] Respect the rights of human rights defenders in accordance with the Declaration on human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 54
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To all non-State actors] Refrain from violating the rights of human rights defenders and hindering their activities at all times.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 55
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To all non-State actors] Promote the role and activities of human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 69
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Extend the mandate of their national human rights institutions to receive complaints against private companies.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 75
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national human rights institutions] Organize awareness-raising conferences and seminars on the corporate responsibility to respect human rights.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
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- Year
- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 111
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- The Special Rapporteur commends countries that have developed protection programmes to enhance the security of human rights defenders and urges them to implement the recommendations contained in this report.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114a
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Urges States to: Consider adopting the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders as a part of domestic legislation and establish focal points for human rights defenders within the office of the Head of State or Government, or other relevant ministries.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 83
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- States should adopt national laws on the protection of defenders, with a specific reference to the work of women human rights defenders. These laws should be developed in consultation with civil society and with technical advice from relevant international agencies.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 99
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- States must protect individuals and members of groups who wish to cooperate with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms. States also have a duty to end impunity for perpetrators of violence against individuals who have sought to cooperate with the United Nations and to provide remedies for victims.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 106
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- Defamation and similar offences should be dealt with under civil law and the fines to be paid as compensation should be sufficient to allow for the continuation of professional activities. Prison sentences should be excluded for offences regarding the reputation of others such as libel and defamation.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Ensure that the programmes supported for the security and protection of human rights defenders integrate a gender perspective and address the specific risks and security needs of women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 103
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- States must ensure that laws and policies reflect the right of defenders to access information and places of alleged violations and that the relevant authorities are trained to give effect to this right.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 104
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- States should also ensure that information held by non-State actors - in particular private companies - that is linked to public interest is made available to the public. States should establish an effective and independent mechanism for this purpose.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 122
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- States must allow non-governmental organizations to engage in all legally acceptable fund-raising activities under the same regulations that apply to other non profit organizations in general.
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- 2011
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Specifically involve women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues in any consultation with human rights defenders, whether it be in the context of protection programmes or otherwise;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
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- Women
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- 2011
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 108
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- Justice and law enforcement officials should familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, in addition to the responsibilities that its provisions impose on them.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 109
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- National human rights institutions should be closely consulted in the development of new legislation. They should continue to monitor existing legislation and consistently inform the State about its impact on the activities of human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Ensure that cases of sexual violence against defenders are attended to by personnel who are qualified from a gender perspective. The victim must be consulted during each step of process.
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- Gender
- Violence
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- 2011
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 127
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- Youth and student defenders seem to be targeted for their involvement in peaceful demonstrations and protests or the publication of articles or blog entries. They also seem to be highly exposed to physical attacks.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- Youth
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- 2012
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 129
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- States are encouraged to invest more in youth development and facilitate participation of youth in public affairs, e.g. through simplification of registration procedures for NGOs or providing support to youth organizations in the registration process.
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- Equality & Inclusion
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 130
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- States should facilitate and simplify notification/registration procedures for the participation of youth and students in public assemblies, including by removing prohibitions preventing youth, and in some cases children, from participating.
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- Children
- Youth
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- 2012
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 131
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- Youth and student defenders should be equipped with knowledge about human rights protection mechanisms, risk assessment skills and connections with national and international organizations.
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- Youth
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Selected groups of defenders at risk: journalists and media workers, defenders working on land and environment issues; and youth and student defenders 2012, para. 132
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- NGOs should try to be youth friendly and cater to youth's needs; they should try to look at ways in which youth are mobilized, what sort of change youth expect, etc.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Youth
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- 2012
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 118
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- The most common measure applied by national institutions to protect human rights defenders appears to be formal complaints mechanisms. Several institutions have established focal points and units dedicated specifically to human rights defenders in recent years. This is highly commendable, but there is a need to ensure that such entities are adequately resourced and have the capacity to act promptly when violations against defenders are reported. Their effectiveness and transparency are crucial in order to ensure such mechanisms are credible in the eyes of those they are designed to protect. To ensure this, relevant authorities must be responsive to the recommendations issued by the national human rights institution. As these rarely carry legal responsibility due to the advisory function of the national institution, Governments should find ways to implement the recommendations effectively and promptly. In this connection, it is of great importance that Government officials are sensitized to the important work of defenders and familiar with the Declaration on human rights defenders.
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119d
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- [To Member States:] Members and staff working for national institutions should be considered, in law and in practice, as human rights defenders and, as such, be publicly recognized and supported by the Government and public authorities;
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 122b
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- [To defenders and civil society:] Continue supporting the work of national human rights institutions by cooperating with them, advocating for their strengthening and collaborating in the planning and implementation of their activities and programmes;
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- 2013
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81i
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- [States should:] Consider enshrining in law clear provisions for access to information that facilitate maximum disclosure and allow exceptions to the principle of maximum disclosure only in clearly defined and limited circumstances, in compliance with international standards on the right to access to information;
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- 2013
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 134b
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- [Human rights defenders should:] Familiarize themselves with the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and disseminate it widely at the local level;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2014
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 97d
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages national human rights institutions to:] Post public assurances of their support for the part played by defenders, especially those in the most exposed groups and actively collaborate with other stakeholders in cases in which defenders are in danger;
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2015
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 133b
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- [Non-State actors should:] Involve and consult with human rights defenders when carrying out country assessments and develop national human rights policies in cooperation with defenders, including monitoring and accountability mechanisms for violations of the rights of defenders;
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2014
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 133c
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- [Non-State actors should:] Familiarize themselves with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and with human rights impact assessment of business operations;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 2014
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124h
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- [Member States should:] Establish a national human rights institution or reform an existing institution in accordance with the Paris Principles and give it a mandate covering the protection and promotion of human rights defenders;
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- 2015
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 104b
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- [International financial institutions should:] Integrate a human rights-based approach in their policies for fund allocation and management; condition their funds on such an approach, in consultation with affected communities and environmental human rights defenders and with their continuing support in the implementation of human rights safeguards.
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 105a
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- [Business enterprises should:] Adopt and implement relevant international and regional human rights standards, including the Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights;
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- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102i
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- [States should:] Engage with investors and business enterprises to uphold their human rights responsibilities and sanction those companies associated with violations against defenders, both at home and abroad.
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 116a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that financial donors:] Increase financial resources for protection initiatives focusing on the "holistic security" of defenders;
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- 2016
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 97a
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- [The international community should:] Ensure that the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is guided by a human rights-based approach, guaranteeing meaningful participation of environmental human rights defenders and affected communities, as well as empowering and protecting defenders at the international, regional and national levels;
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- Environment
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 113d
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Disseminate the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders through policy measures and awareness-raising campaigns;
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- Equality & Inclusion
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 113e
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Provide training to relevant government officials, including police, military and other security officers, as well as members of the judiciary, on the legitimate role of defenders and their rights, in accordance with international human rights law.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 112c
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that all stakeholders engaged in the protection of human rights defenders:] Explore ways to replicate and disseminate good protection practices, including by transferring them to different and new contexts.
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 87a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Designate focal points within the institutions to monitor the situation of defenders in their country and hold regular meetings with those focal points;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2017
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 87d
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Include coverage of the situation of defenders in the information submitted within the framework of the universal periodic review.
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- 2017
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 86b
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Continue to document and alert the international community to the numerous reprisals against defenders who cooperate with the United Nations;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- 2017
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 115c
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society and human rights defenders:] Build and support networks among defenders and their allies at all levels, critically reviewing their impact on the protection of defenders and ensuring diversity and inclusiveness in the scope of work and membership;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 115d
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society and human rights defenders:] Develop concrete ways to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of defenders, in particular on how to protect their rights and to manage their security;
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 115e
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society and human rights defenders:] Continuously adapt existing measures to protect defenders at risk, paying particular attention to the specific needs of those who are most at risk.
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- 2016
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 90
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- The few observations presented in the present report show that we are dealing with attacks designed to weaken the women and men who are combating injustice and putting themselves in harm's way in order to defend the rights of those who cannot defend themselves. When these defenders are attacked, it is not just them but human rights that are threatened. The defenders we met at these seven consultations run countless risks that leave them distraught and often on their own. The Special Rapporteur is extremely worried about the trends alluded to in this report, especially with regard to the most exposed groups of defenders. He intends to continue exchanging views on certain points that emerged during these consultations in order to exhaust every possible opportunity to provide them with better protection. Positive developments were, nevertheless, reported in the course of these consultations, be it the enactment of domestic laws to protect defenders, certain projects such as the "shelter cities" or the preparation of defenders' kits. The Special Rapporteur will address such initiatives and sound practices in upcoming reports.
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- Humanitarian
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- Women
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- 2015
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 56
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national and transnational corporations] Involve and consult with human rights defenders when carrying out country assessments.
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- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 57
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national and transnational corporations] Develop national human rights policies in cooperation with defenders, including monitoring and accountability mechanisms for violations of the rights of defenders.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 58
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national and transnational corporations] Fully implement the recommendations of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights on the corporate responsibility to respect.
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- Economic Rights
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- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 59
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national and transnational corporations] Act with due diligence and ensure that their activities will not infringe the rights of others, including human rights defenders.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 60
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national and transnational corporations] Promote the role and activities of human rights defenders.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 61
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Incorporate the Declaration on human rights defenders into domestic law.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 73
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To national human rights institutions] Investigate complaints about human rights violations committed by non-State actors, including companies, whenever their mandates allow.
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- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 76
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To the International Criminal Court] Take appropriate steps to ensure that crimes under international law committed by non-State actors and falling within its mandate are investigated and prosecuted.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 77
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To human rights defenders] Report all violations of their human rights to the relevant authorities.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 78
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To human rights defenders] Continue to submit complaints and/or communications to regional and international human rights mechanisms and national human rights institutions.
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 79
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To human rights defenders] Monitor the above recommendations and communicate any violations to the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders.
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- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114a
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Urges States to: Provide training on the Declaration to police, military and other security forces as well as judicial officials, and institute and enforce sanctions against those acting in violation of its principles and
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113a
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] Human rights defenders should be consulted throughout the setting up or review of protection programmes;
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 113b
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to recommend to States the following minimum guidelines regarding protection programmes for human rights defenders:] The structure of a protection programme should be defined by law;
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 95
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- States should not interfere with the internal management or activities of non governmental organizations. Domestic laws should avoid containing lists of permitted or prohibited activities for civil society organizations and non governmental organizations should be able to carry out activities in defence of human rights.
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97a
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] Non-governmental organizations be allowed to carry out collective activities without having to register and that States do not impose criminal sanctions for participating in unregistered entities;
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97e
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] The registration process be prompt, accessible and inexpensive. States should not impose costs related to the registration process that make it difficult for non-governmental organizations to maintain their registration, nor should they place other unsustainable burdens upon them;
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 97f
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- [Regarding registration laws and procedures, the Special Rapporteur recommends that:] States guarantee the right to appeal against any denial of registration. States should also ensure an effective and prompt remedy against any rejection of application, as well as an independent judicial review of the decisions of the registration authority.
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 118
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- States must respond to communications sent pursuant to the mandate on human rights defenders in a timely and comprehensive manner. A good practice for replies is to provide information on the measures taken to redress the individual situation, as well as on the initiatives taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 120
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- States should refrain from restricting the use of funds, providing they comply with the purposes expressly established in the Declaration of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms through peaceful means. States should not require prior governmental authorization to apply for or receive funding from abroad.
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111a (i)
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Women defenders: Investigate and prosecute cases of gender-based violence against women defenders during demonstrations;
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- Gender
- Violence
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- Women
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111a (ii)
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Women defenders: Train and instruct law enforcement officials on protection measures to be taken with regard to children taking part in demonstrations with their mothers;
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111b (i)
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Defenders working on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights: Hold accountable authorities taking unlawful decisions banning demonstrations;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- LGBTQI+
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111b (ii)
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Defenders working on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights: Ensure the protection of participants in gay pride parades before, during and after marches from violence by counter-protestors;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- LGBTQI+
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- 2011
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111b (iii)
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Defenders working on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights: Train law enforcement officials on appropriate conduct, particularly in relation to the implementation of the non-discrimination principle and respect for diversity;
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
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- LGBTQI+
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- 2011
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 84
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- On the basis of a review of the various types of legislation affecting the activities of human rights defenders, the Special Rapporteur wishes to make the recommendations set out below.
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 110
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- Civil society should provide input to States on the potential implications of draft legislation when such legislation is being developed. Civil society actors should continue to monitor relevant laws and their effect on the working context of human rights defenders.
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 87
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- States' legal framework should provide for effective and non-discriminatory provisions governing oversight and accountability of public officials, including law enforcement officials, especially with regard to their responses to peaceful public displays of dissent and demonstrations where human rights issues are being raised.
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- 2012
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 94
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- States should operate a regime of notification, rather than a regime of authorization, for associations that wish to register with the Government.
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- 2012
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 97
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- States should refrain from imposing legal restrictions on potential sources of funding for associations, including foreign sources. Laws criminalizing activities in defence of human rights carried out with foreign funding, including under treason charges, should be repealed.
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 111
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that regional protection mechanisms:] Promote projects to improve and further develop the documentation of cases of violations against women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues.
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Women
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- 2011
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 112
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national and international NGOs:] Strengthen informal and formal networks to support women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues in case of attacks since they can be instrumental in ensuring their immediate safety when needed;
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- Gender
- Humanitarian
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- Women
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- 2011
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 112
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national and international NGOs:] Promote campaigns to address the prejudices against the work and activities of women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Women
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- 2011
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81n
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- [States should:] In the case of indigenous peoples affected by large-scale development projects, recognize their right to free, prior and informed consent where this has not already been done, incorporate that right in the regulatory framework for large-scale development projects and implement it effectively;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
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- 2013
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84f
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- Donors and investors should:] If they are State donors, ensure that accountability issues are also addressed in their home countries, notably by ensuring that the national contact point of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development receives adequate resources and is properly equipped to deal with complaints;
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84i
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- Donors and investors should:] Allocate funds to capacity-building for those affected by large-scale development projects and those defending their rights;
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84j
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- Donors and investors should:] Exert political pressure on those responsible for large-scale development projects, when needed and appropriate, to ensure compliance with international human rights standards.
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- 2013
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 85b
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- [Human rights defenders should:] Pay close attention to the needs and views of local communities, and ensure participation of those traditionally marginalized or excluded from decision-making.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Activists
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- 2013
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 86a
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- [United Nations agencies should:] Ensure that a human rights impact assessment is conducted for every project undertaken, and pay specific attention to the participation and protection needs of affected communities and those defending their rights;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119i
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- [To Member States:] National human rights institutions should be provided with adequate resources, financial, material and human, as well as with the necessary autonomy to propose and manage their own budgets and recruit their own staff;
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- Special Procedures' report
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84a
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- Donors and investors should:] Fully integrate a human rights-based approach in their policies for allocating funds to projects, especially large-scale development projects;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 84c
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- Donors and investors should:] Pay close attention to protection assessments for those participating in and affected by large-scale development projects;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
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- 2013
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 119g
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- [To Member States:] National institutions should be given the highest profile possible, beyond merely consultative or advisory bodies, and all branches of the State should be mandated to cooperate with them and implement their recommendations;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120f
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should interact with defenders and civil society in a regular manner and include them in the planning and implementation of their activities;
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- Civil & Political Rights
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120h
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should work closely with human rights defenders when setting up, implementing and evaluating programmes and policies aimed at ensuring their protection;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 120i
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- [To national human rights institutions:] Should make sure that protection mechanisms for defenders are adequately resourced and have adequate capacity to respond to and investigate complaints received in a prompt and impartial manner;
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81l
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- [States should:] Ensure that information communicated to communities affected and those defending their rights is conveyed in a manner that is understandable to them and is culturally sensitive, through appropriate media and in a language they understand;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
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- 2013
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131b
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- [Member States should:] Combat impunity for violations against defenders by ensuring that investigations are promptly and impartially conducted, perpetrators are held accountable, and victims obtain appropriate remedy. In this context, pay particular attention to violations committed by non-State actors;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2014
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 132a
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- [The international community should:] Acknowledge and support the legitimate work of human rights defenders, both through the public recognition of their role and the provision of technical and financial assistance to increase their capabilities or enhance their security if needed;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2014
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 132b
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- [The international community should:] Ensure safe and open access to international human rights bodies, in particular the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2014
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 134f
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- [Human rights defenders should:] Continue to make full use of existing international and regional human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations, its mechanisms and representatives in the field of human rights.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2014
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 123
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- He intends to publish, at the end of his first three years in the mandate, an assessment of the implementation of his vision and his priorities, together with information on the difficulties and obstacles encountered, and to share this assessment with the members of the Council.
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2015
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124b
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- [Member States should:] Combat impunity for threats and violations aimed at human rights defenders by mounting impartial enquiries and ensure that their perpetrators stand trial and that victims obtain compensation;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2015
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124c
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- [Member States should:] Respond more satisfactorily to communications received from the Special Rapporteur, by providing him with any information required, thereby facilitating a better understanding of the situations addressed in such communications and putting a stop to threats or rights violations directed at human rights defenders;
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124e
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- [Member States should:] Invite the Special Rapporteur to pay short follow-up visits, either directly or on the occasion of seminars, lectures or panel discussions, in order to enable him to consider the best way of assisting States to implement recommendations;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2015
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124g
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- [Member States should:] Provide State officials, particularly those who are in direct contact with communities of human rights defenders, with the necessary training on their role and rights and on the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders;
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2015
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102c
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- [States should:] Ensure a human rights-based approach to development in all relevant legal and policy regulations, including multilateral and bilateral agreements or contracts, and establish mechanisms for due diligence concerning the protection of environmental human rights defenders and the environment;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 117a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Develop plans of action to protect defenders, establish focal points to coordinate their implementation and interact with defenders on a regular basis;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 117b
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions:] Monitor and investigate complaints received from defenders on the violations of their rights.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 118a
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that the United Nations:] Formulate and implement strategies and plans of actions\ to strengthen the protection of defenders and to prevent violations against them, including in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and in the context of the Human Rights Up Front initiative;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2016
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 118b
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that the United Nations:] Develop strategies of risk assessment and management in activities involving civil society and defenders, including by monitoring and responding to cases of reprisal for cooperation with the United Nations at all levels, in particular its human rights mechanisms.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2016
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 65
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Implement the recommendations on the improvement or establishment of specific protection programmes for defenders as elaborated in the Special Rapporteur's report on the security and protection of human rights defenders.
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2010
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 68
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Engage with national and transnational corporations operating under their respective jurisdictions to disseminate the Declaration and ensure that prevention and accountability mechanisms for human rights violations against human rights defenders are established.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114b
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages donor States to increase their financial contribution to programmes aimed at the security and protection of human rights defenders;
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114c
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages national human rights institutions to: Prioritize the protection of human rights defenders on their agenda and establish focal points for human rights defenders
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Special Procedures' report
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114c
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages national human rights institutions to: Play an important role in fostering the dissemination of the Declaration and
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Activists
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- 2010
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114d
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages member States of the European Union to: Foster the dissemination of the European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders to all European Union missions' staff, and organize trainings before staff deployment on the implementation of the guidelines
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 86
- Paragraph text
- National human rights institutions are encouraged to prioritize the protection of defenders in their agenda and establish focal points for defenders. These institutions should investigate complaints made by defenders and disseminate the Declaration.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 116
- Paragraph text
- States should ensure accountability of those who have committed human rights violations, especially against human rights defenders, by means of appropriate disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings. The application of legal penalties for false prosecution of defenders should be considered.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 117
- Paragraph text
- States must ensure that public officials and law enforcement officers who are responsible for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of violations against defenders receive adequate training on the Declaration and on the specific protection needs of defenders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 121
- Paragraph text
- States must allow access by non-governmental organizations to foreign funding and restrict such access only in the interest of transparency and in compliance with generally applicable foreign exchange and customs laws. States should therefore review existing laws to facilitate access to funding.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Publicly acknowledge the particular and significant role played by women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues in the consolidation and advancement of plural and inclusive societies as a first step to preventing or reducing the risks that they face;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 109
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that member States:] Protect women defenders and those working on women's rights or gender issues from violations perpetrated by State and non-State actors by acknowledging such violations and by offering effective security measures;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 91
- Paragraph text
- All allegations of indiscriminate and/or excessive use of force by law enforcement officials should be properly investigated and appropriate action taken against the responsible officials.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 93
- Paragraph text
- States should review their legal framework to ensure that national legislation is in conformity with the Declaration and other international commitments and international standards relating to the right to freedom of assembly in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Declaration.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 88
- Paragraph text
- States should allow access by non-governmental organizations and national human rights institutions, where such exist, to persons detained under anti-terrorism and other legislation relating to national security.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 89
- Paragraph text
- States should in no circumstances prosecute human rights defenders for providing legal assistance to persons detained and charged under legislation relating to national security.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 91
- Paragraph text
- States should repeal all legislation that, with the declared objective of preserving public morals, criminalizes the activities of human rights defenders working on sexual orientation and gender identity issues, including laws that have not been applied for a significant period.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 92
- Paragraph text
- States should do their utmost to protect human rights defenders from judicial harassment, including in cases in which defenders are discharging their functions, notably in defence of sexual and reproductive rights.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 104
- Paragraph text
- States should ensure that their legislation complies with basic rights enshrined in their constitutions. Avenues of recourse should be readily available to individuals, including human rights defenders, to challenge the constitutionality of existing and new legislation.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 105
- Paragraph text
- Judges should proactively uphold international equality and non discrimination standards in both case deliberations and the application of court procedures.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 106
- Paragraph text
- Judges should, when presented with relevant cases, recommend the repeal or amendment of a law or rule if it is inconsistent with international human rights standards.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81d
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- [States should:] Refrain from stigmatizing communities affected by large-scale development projects and those defending their rights, and recognize that their concerns are legitimate and necessary components in a process aimed at securing sustainable human development;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 81h
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- [States should:] Recognize the protection needs of those engaging in development processes and provide protection accordingly, in close consultation with those in need of protection;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 122c
- Paragraph text
- [To defenders and civil society:] Cooperate with national institutions in the follow-up to their recommendations, including by giving visibility to their work;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 121a
- Paragraph text
- [To ICC and the regional networks:] Should advocate for the consideration of national human rights institutions as defenders and disseminate knowledge about the Declaration on human rights defenders among its members;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 121b
- Paragraph text
- [To ICC and the regional networks:] Should continue to publicly support those national institutions whose members and staff are intimidated, harassed, stigmatized and attacked;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 121d
- Paragraph text
- [To ICC and the regional networks:] Regional networks should enhance their cooperation, ideally by setting up permanent secretariats, to reinforce the regional dimension of the work of national institutions and provide the necessary guidance at this level;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 121e
- Paragraph text
- [To ICC and the regional networks:] Regional networks should be active in providing support to their members, notably when they are exposed to harassment or intimidation, and strengthen their capacity where needed;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2013
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 131f
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- [Member States should:] Publicly acknowledge the particular and significant role played by women human rights defenders, and those working on women's rights or gender issues, and make sure that they are able to work in an environment free from violence and discrimination of any sort;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 93h
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States adopt the following measures:] Establish a national human rights institution pursuant to the Paris Principles or reform an existing one to bring it into line with those Principles and grant it a mandate covering the protection and promotion of defenders;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 93i
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States adopt the following measures:] Provide State agents, especially those who are in direct contact with communities of defenders, with the necessary training regarding the role and rights of defenders and regarding the Declaration on human rights defenders;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 93j
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States adopt the following measures:] Undertake to translate the Declaration on human rights defenders into their national language and local languages so that all defenders can have access to it;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 93k
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States adopt the following measures:] Develop, with the support of United Nations country teams, national programmes for implementing General Assembly resolution 68/181 on protecting women human rights defenders/defenders of women's rights;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph
Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 94a
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur encourages defenders and civil society to:] Facilitate the establishment of national and regional networks for the support and protection of defenders;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 94b
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages defenders and civil society to:] Play an active part in promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination against women defenders, including within their own organizations;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 96e
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Develop new ways of interacting with defenders unable to travel to Geneva, such as distance consultations and webinar types of meetings with defenders in geographically remote areas;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 96f
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Ensure better access to United Nations organs for most at-risk categories of defender;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 96g
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur encourages the United Nations to:] Develop alternative methods to ensure access to United Nations human rights mechanisms for defenders from countries that restrict the right of association.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 97a
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages national human rights institutions to:] Strengthen awareness-raising activities directed at representatives of their government and other branches of State regarding the situation of defenders in their country;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 97b
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur encourages national human rights institutions to:] Raise awareness of members and their personnel regarding the Declaration on human rights defenders and their role;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Global trends in risks and threats facing human rights defenders 2015, para. 97c
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- [The Special Rapporteur encourages national human rights institutions to:] Conduct regular exchanges of views with defenders and civil society and involve them in the planning and implementation of activities;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124j
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- [Member States should:] Ensure that acts of intimidation and reprisals against human rights defenders who cooperate with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights and with international human rights bodies are firmly and unequivocally condemned;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124k
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- [Member States should:] Ensure that any legislation criminalizing activities in defence of human rights through cooperation with international mechanisms is repealed;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 121
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- This first report to the Council constitutes a road map for the Special Rapporteur to establish a way forward for the activities that he has begun to undertake. The first regional consultations have given him a clear vision of the manner in which he will carry out the task entrusted to him by the Council.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 104a
- Paragraph text
- [International financial institutions should:] Respect and protect the human rights of defenders and implement their obligations in all activities to ensure an enabling environment for defenders;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 103b
- Paragraph text
- [United Nations organizations and agencies should:] Formulate and implement strategies and action plans to strengthen the participation and protection of defenders and to prevent violations against them, including in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Human Rights Up Front initiative;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 103c
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- [United Nations organizations and agencies should:] Monitor, document and respond to the cases of alleged acts of reprisal against environmental human rights defenders for cooperating with international financial institutions, United Nations agencies and United Nations human rights mechanisms.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 97d
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- [The international community should:] Ensure that all development aid and assistance is guided by human rights and the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, applying them to programming in all sectors and at all stages;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 97e
- Paragraph text
- [The international community should:] Formulate an international treaty to prevent and address human rights violations by transnational and national business enterprises, also considering the heightened risk posed by business activities to environmental human rights defenders.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Workplan and Future Activities of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 124p
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- [Member States should:] Undertake to implement Council resolution 24/24 on reprisals, allowing the designation of a high-level focal point to the United Nations, and, where appropriate, also designate a national focal point responsible for dealing with the question of reprisals at the national and international levels.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2015
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 99c
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- [Regional intergovernmental organizations should:] Provide political and financial support to regional human rights mechanisms with a view to reinforcing the protection of environmental human rights defenders in the regions;
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 99d
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- [Regional intergovernmental organizations should:] Formulate policies and measures to prevent and address reprisals against environmental human rights defenders for cooperating with regional mechanisms.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 100
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- [Regional intergovernmental organizations should:] ECA and ESCAP should develop similar legally binding instruments on access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters, including measures to protect environmental human rights defenders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 101
- Paragraph text
- [Regional intergovernmental organizations should:] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights should establish a mechanism to provide emergency protection for defenders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 102e
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- [States should:] Formulate national action plans on business and human rights and ensure that they, as well as environmental impact assessments, are developed in full transparency and with meaningful participation prior to the granting of permission or concessions for the implementation of any business or development project;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 113c
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Develop a mechanism to investigate complaints of threats or violations against defenders in a prompt and effective manner, and initiate appropriate disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings against perpetrators as part of systemic measures to prevent impunity for such acts;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 82
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- While there is no denying the current plight of defenders, the Special Rapporteur is conscious of the many initiatives carried out by committed individuals and institutions determined to improve the situation of defenders. He is convinced, now more than ever, of the need to develop synergies between the complementary roles of all stakeholders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 114b
- Paragraph text
- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that regional intergovernmental organizations:] Where policies and guidelines are in place, develop concrete plans of action at all levels, with specific monitoring mechanisms to review their effectiveness on the ground, including by seeking feedback from defenders;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 114c
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that regional intergovernmental organizations:] Develop interregional coordination mechanisms to share experiences with a view to strengthening protection practices.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 115b
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society and human rights defenders:] Foster a culture of "holistic security", focusing in particular on the physical, digital and psychosocial dimensions of security, and facilitate the internalization of security awareness individually and collectively;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 63
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Respect and protect the rights of human rights defenders in accordance with the Declaration on human rights defenders.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Violations committed against defenders by non-State actors 2010, para. 64
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- [The Special Rapporteur would like to make the following recommendations.] [To States] Implement the interim measures of protection granted by international and regional human rights mechanisms to human rights defenders by, inter alia, taking immediate steps to provide them with appropriate protection.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 96
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- States must put in place a single, publicly accessible register for civil society organizations. Registration bodies should be independent from the Government and should include representatives of civil society.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114d
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages member States of the European Union to: Ensure an effective implementation of the European Union guidelines and
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114d
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Encourages member States of the European Union to: Liaise with human rights defenders on the ground and organize regular meetings with human rights defenders
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Security and protection of human rights defenders 2010, para. 114e
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- [Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur:] Suggests that human rights projects funded by the European Union should include security training of human rights defenders;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2010
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 111c
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- [States are encouraged to take the following measures to address the protection needs of the following groups of defenders:] Student activists: Take steps to create a conducive environment to allow children and young adults to associate and express views on matters affecting them as well as on broader human rights issues;
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Youth
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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