As we embark on a new decade, the world faces tremendous challenges, from climate change to COVID-19. There are plenty of reasons for anxiety and concern. But we see even more reasons for ambition and hope. We take hope from courageous human rights defenders across the world who continue their vital work to make human rights a reality for all of us. We are proud to serve them, with the solidarity and support of people like you.
Together we made a significant contribution last year, and in the past decade, towards a world that is more fair, just and equal. A world where essential actors of change - human rights defenders - are better recognised, enabled and protected. Thank you for being such an important part of ISHR’s work. Today, ISHR is thrilled to invite you to discover our latest annual report, outlining our key impacts during the last year and decade, and our bold vision for 2020 and the years ahead.
Download ISHR's 2020 Annual Report
Human rights defenders are the lifeblood of the human rights movement - and our societies. And they are at the heart of ISHR’s work. Throughout 2019 we supported human rights defenders, strengthened laws and systems for their protection, and contributed to a safe and enabling environment for their vital work at the national, regional and international levels.
Our work directly contributed to achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Here are just a few examples of our collective impact in 2019:
In 2020, with your continued and additional support, ISHR will further develop two vital areas of work to better achieve our mission:
We would like to thank you for your support to ISHR and the defenders with whom we work. Your contributions are vital to our collective human rights impact and success. Now more than ever, we need people who serve humanity. Thank you for supporting ISHR.
Phil Lynch - Executive Director
Lucia Nader - Chair of the ISHR Board
PS. We'd love you to share our annual report with friends and colleagues who share your passion for human rights and who might be interested in supporting ISHR to achieve human rights impact and change!
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