States should encourage Hungary to protect human rights defenders and civil society space through its forthcoming UPR, ISHR and TASZ said in a new briefing paper launched today
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(Geneva) - Hungary is scheduled to be reviewed at the 25th session of the Universal Periodic Review in April 2016.
However, the reality for human rights defenders on the ground has worsened since the State’s last review, as increasingly restrictive legislation has been enacted regarding freedom of the press, accreditation and funding of NGOs, and independence of the judiciary.
Human rights defenders have faced public stigmatization by authorities, whilst those working towards the rights of the LGBTI population face particular threats.
Key recommendations that should be made to Hungary at the UPR in 2016 include
This Briefing Paper on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Hungary, developed by ISHR and Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ), is intended to assist States and other stakeholders to formulate questions and recommendations regarding the protection of human rights defenders during the UPR.
For further information about the Briefing Paper or for any assistance or advice in the formulation of recommendations, please contact ISHR's Ben Leather, [email protected].