Human rights defenders, too often left defenceless themselves – UN expert

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Human rights defenders working in conflict and post-conflict situations need to be given greater recognition, protection and support, an independent UN expert said on Wednesday, in his latest report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

UN News – Human Rights
March 04, 2020 at 01:04PM
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