Report

Report on the killings of human right defenders

Issued by

Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders

Published

24 December 2020

presented to

HRC at its 46th session, March 2021

Report

Issued by Special Procedures

Subject

Protection of human rights defenders

Symbol Number

A/HRC/46/35

Summary

In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, analyses the situation of the killing of human rights defenders. The Special Rapporteur raises the alarm about the prevalence of killings in many parts of the world, and considers the issue of death threats that often precede the killing of human rights defenders. The report includes examples of threats to and killings of human rights defenders.

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Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders

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Background

Twice a year, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders calls for inputs to inform thematic studies to be presented at the Human Rights Council in its March session and at the General Assembly in October.

Member States

National Human Rights Institutions

Business

International Financial Institutions

International Organizations

NGOs and Civil Society Organizations

Human Rights Defenders

Inputs Received
Inputs Received

The concept note and questionnaires can be downloaded below in English (original language), French, Spanish, and Russian (unofficial translation).

Member States
National Human Rights Institutions
Business
International Financial Institutions
International Organizations
NGOs and Civil Society Organizations
Human Rights Defenders