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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legislation criminalizing activities in defence of human rights through cooperation with international mechanisms is repealed.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
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- 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
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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. 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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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
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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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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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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Work in progress, challenges and the way forward 2017, para. 85b
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- [The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Implement resolutions on the protection of defenders and monitor their continued implementation;
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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
- 2017
- 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.
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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
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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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;
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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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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.
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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
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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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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- 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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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 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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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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- 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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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
- 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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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
- 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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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2017
- 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. 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
- 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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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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- 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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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 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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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Women
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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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
- 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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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Families
- Year
- 2016
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- Conclusion / Recommendation
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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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- 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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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
- 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. 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
- 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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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Year
- 2011
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
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