Today, on December 10th , we celebrate the Human Rights Day. This day marks 72 years since the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
2020 has been a challenging year for human rights. Many have been heavily impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, and others face even more risks for defending their rights now than before. In this video, human rights defenders from different countries share their thoughts on the importance of the fight for human rights. Watch it and become inspired!
Celebrating the Beijing Declaration and UNSC Resolution 1325
The NHRF celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 20th anniversary of the #UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Each is a historic achievement for the human rights of women and gender equality that was achieved through the steadfast work and determination of women coming together for each other, to build a better, more equitable future.
Stop attacks against human rights defender in Colombia
Civil Society plays an indispensable role in the struggle for peace and Human Rights in Colombia, that is one of the most dangerous places for human rights defenders in the world, social leaders demand guaranties for their right to defend human rights.
The search for truth in Colombia
Supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups in their struggle to gain access to justice and to work against impunity, is a central focus for our global work for human rights.
Women Human Rights Defenders in Colombia
"Women Human Rights Defenders in Colombia"
Today we celebrate the international day of #WomenHumanRightsDefenders. #WHRDsDay #WHRD
Spot: Lasting Peace in Colombia/ Debate + Film
In December 2018, two years after the Norwegian-lead peace agreement between FARC and the Colombian government, the Truth Commission started its work. The search for truth is central to the settlement after more than 60 years of conflict. This work is essential for victims in order to continue their lives and to create permanent peace.
International Women's Day (IWD) 2019 - NHRF
Today on the international women's day we raise a special thanks to all women human rights defenders that every day stand up for women and girls, men and boys around the world. The NHRF proudly supports the work of brave women!
Struggle for land and environmental rights in Colombia
In Colombia, organizing in the defence of land and environmental rights is a high risk activity. The issue of access to land and territories involves deep, structural underlying factors of the armed conflict, and is the scenery for continued human rights violations. Civil society plays a key role in the struggle for land and environmental rights.
The International Women's Day 2020
The work of women #humanrights defenders across the world is crucial in the fight against human rights violations. The Norwegian Human Rights Fund supports all #women who fights for their rights. Happy International Women's Day 2020!