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Damon M. Wilson
President & CEO of @NEDemocracy, America’s foundation supporting freedom and democracy around the world. @JoDemocracy @ThinkDemocracy @MoveDemocracy @CIMA_Media
DefendDefenders
We promote, protect, & strengthen the work of human rights defenders (#HRDs) in the East & Horn of Africa sub-region. Retweets aren't endorsements.
NEDemocracy
The National Endowment for Democracy is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.
International Republican Institute
Advancing Democracy Worldwide. Listen to our podcast “By the People,” on Spotify. #BythePeoplePod
Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders | Adjunct Prof. at Centre for Social Innovation, Trinity College Business School | Founder Front Line Defenders.
Today, April 11 marks 2 years since Vladimir Kara-Murza was arrested. He has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for standing up against the Putin regime and its war in Ukraine.
World Movement stands in solidarity with Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release. #FreeKaraMurza
Join “Defending Human Rights Defenders: Youth-led Initiatives to Support Democracy Activists in Times of Crisis” on April 30 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This World Movement conversation will feature #HurfordYouth Fellows Sasha Zurian & Ez Abushaar.
Register➡️zoom.us/meeting/regist…
#Bahrain : GC4HR welcomes release of human rights defender Naji Fateel on #Eid & calls on authorities to release all human rights defenders unjustly imprisoned including Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja & Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace #FreeAlKhawaja #FreeAlSingace gc4hr.org/gchr-welcomes-…
On DW talking about political repression in Russia and those, like Vladimir Kara-Murza , fighting for a different future for Russia against all odds p.dw.com/p/4ecly?maca=e…
After years of working in civil society, Byron Rodrìguez P. 🇬🇹 was elected as a member of Congress in #Guatemala . His advice to young leaders passionate about fostering change - “lose the fear and get involved in politics.”
Watch his #CrossoverInitative video: youtu.be/aCS6j0UGDao
In this global #YearOfElections , the ability of independent civic actors to provide objective, timely information about elections & verify the credibility of their outcomes is more crucial than ever to ensure public confidence and promote transparency.
bit.ly/3VRMMZS
“Unless we really focus, have a long-term strategy to help the people of Iran towards self-determination, the perpetual cycle of oppression will continue.” Nazanin Boniadi, Steering Committee Member of World Movement.
Watch her full interview at Sky News: youtube.com/watch?v=7gdVdC…
States must create and maintain an environment in which civil society can freely seek and receive funding.
UNSR UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Association's #guidelines provide key actions & recommendations for States to protect & promote civil society’s right to funding: bit.ly/46ByNdE
'The #HurfordYouth fellowship has allowed me to take a step back, to understand and address deep-seated problems that leave young people susceptible to disinformation.' - Celine Samson, The Philippines. Learn more about our 2024 #HurfordYouth fellows here: movedemocracy.org/strengthening-…
Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years in prison for criticizing the Putin regime and the Russian war in Ukraine. Join us in calling for the release of Kara-Murza and other political prisoners held by the Kremlin for supporting a free and democratic Russia. #FreeKaraMurza
LIVE NOW: Join us as we mark the two-year anniversary of the Kremlin’s unjust imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza. #FreeKaraMurza
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On 9 April 2011, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja was brutally arrested & sentenced to life in prison. 2 years ago this video was made by the #FreeBahrainiPrisoners campaign. Again, we call on #Bahrain Ministry of Interior to #FreeAlKhawaja & allow him to join his daughters in Denmark #FreeAlKhawaja
Delighted to be part of this consultation, with the outgoing UN Special Rapporteur UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Association & the incoming Special Rapporteur Gina Romero, strategizing how to defend civic space from anti-human rights movements. Thank you DefendDefenders & AfricanDefenders for hosting us!
Today, 5 April, is Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja's birthday. It is his 13th consecutive birthday in prison.
World Movement stands in unwavering solidarity with Al-Khawaja and calls for his immediate release. #FreeAlKhawaja #SetThemFree
