Human Rights Defenders World Summit 2018

#WeAreAllDefenders Today, we are re-launching the #HRDWorldSummit's Action Plan🗼 As HRDs continue to be persecuted, action to tackle this scourge needs to be taken urgently. hrdworldsummit.org Use it in your everyday activism to uphold your right to defend human rights!

#WeAreAllDefenders Les défenseur.e.s continuent de faire l’objet de persécution et le temps d'agir pour les protéger est maintenant! hrdworldsummit.org Utilisez le Plan d'Action du Sommet 🗼dans votre activisme quotidien. Protégez votre droit de défendre les droits humains!

#WeAreAllDefenders Relanzamos el Plan de Acción de la Cumbre Mundial de DDH🗼 Las personas defensoras siguen siendo perseguidas y debemos actuar ahora para protegerles. hrdworldsummit.org ¡Úsalo en tu activismo cotidiano y protege tu derecho a defender derechos humanos!

#WeAreAllDefenders So many memories! A year ago, more than 165 brave HRDs from all over the world got together in #Paris to develop a plan of action for how to protect the work of activists fighting for rights. 🗼Were you at the #HRDWorldSummit? youtu.be/PoMgqflOdAE

@AliceMogwe made history on 18/12/18, as the first civil-society representative ever to address the @UN Gen Assembly, calling on states to protect HRDs across the globe. Read the @HRDWorldSummit action plan and share this strategic document w/ everyone. ow.ly/Olpz50jYT7L

"I am proud to be a human rights defender. I am proud of the efforts made by my colleagues, every single day, in communities across the globe. Human rights defenders work to make the world a fairer, more just, and more peaceful place."

@AliceMogwe brings the outcomes of the @HRDWorldSummit in Paris to the #UNGA discussion on HRDs with a powerful speech on the importance of strengthening protection

Only 7 mins but it’s a start. @mogwe_alice becomes 1st civil society rep to address UNGA and points to #HRDs observing from gallery and not permitted to speak at a high level event on their work. Presents action plan from Paris @HRDWorldSummit hrdworldsummit.org/action-plan/

"States must also break the cycle of impunity by holding perpetrators to account for attacks against human rights defenders. Killings, criminalisation and smear campaigns must stop." @AliceMogwe as she addresses the #UNGA on behalf of the @HRDWorldSummit #WeAreAllDefenders

"We call for action by all of you. States must take urgent action to recognise the essential role of HRDs, protect those at risk, and take concrete measures to foster a safe environment, including through adoptions of national action plans on the protection of HRDs" @AliceMogwe

"It is time to defend the defenders, whose altruism and courage have been an inspiration to us all. I commit to celebrate their achievements and contributions" @UNHumanRights @mbachelet at the @UN General Assembly. webtv.un.org/live-now/watch…

"Defenders are under increasing pressure in many regions yet they are essential partners in tackling the enormous challenges we face globally. When defenders are threatened, the @UN principles are under attack" - Sec Gen @antonioguterres webtv.un.org/live-now/watch…

Starting now - @UN Plenary session on #humanrightsdefenders @UN_PGA "HRDs bring life to the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. They are agents of change, they challenge injustice and impunity. They must be protected". webtv.un.org/live-now/watch…

Today @AliceMogwe presents to the @UN General Assembly the #HRDWorldSummit Action Plan. On behalf of the Summit's participants, she will call for a commitment from States to effectively protect defenders. Don't miss out! 👉hrdworldsummit.org/action-plan/ 👁️ webtv.un.org/live/

Watch the highlights of the historic @HRDWorldSummit 2018. Click on play and meet the courageous and inspiring individuals that advance human rights, every day, in the most difficult places. Change the world. Protect human rights defenders! youtu.be/PoMgqflOdAE

On the occasion of the plenary session on Human Rights Defenders in New York, she will present the Action Plan adopted by hundreds of defenders and organisations during the Summit and will call for UN and States to ensure effective protection of HRDs. #WeAreAllDefenders

On next Tuesday 18, on behalf of the @HRDWorldSummit delegates, @mogwe_alice will be the first civil-society representative ever to address the @UN General Assembly. "It is only our collective voice that can win" youtube.com/watch?v=fAH-MB…