Work is being done all over the world to help protect human rights, and women are doing a lot of the work. Today we look at the importance of protecting these women who are making a difference.
The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner on Women Human Rights Defenders. Link.
Global Fund for Women quotes from women human rights defenders. Link.
The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRDIC) is a network that supports and protects women human rights defenders worldwide in their defence of human rights. Link.
Peace Brigades is an international organization that provides protection, support and recognition to local human rights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and have requested support. Link.