HR DEFENDERS ARBITRARY DETENTION CASES

Repressive governments worldwide use arbitrary detention of HRDs as a strategy to silence dissent and obstruct human rights work, a practice known as 'censorship by detention'.

About HRDs

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Area of engagement

About The Detentions

Country of detention

region of detention

Most common charges

Status of current cases

Status of past cases

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