cover image: A Human Rights Defenders AgenDa for Just futuRes

A Human Rights Defenders AgenDa for Just futuRes

6 May 2024

>> Promotion and Facilitation of Education: Concerned departments and bodies of the Government should be accountable for promoting and facilitating education on human rights, socio-economic policies, ecological sustainability, and the role of defenders within all sectors of society, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. [...] >> Obligations of Public Authorities: Establish a robust monitoring and reporting system to ensure that public authorities respect, promote, protect, and fulfil the rights of human rights defenders, facilitate their activities, provide free access to human rights materials, and safeguard against arbitrary intrusion and interference. [...] >> Recognition and Awards: Establish awards and recognition programs to honour and celebrate the achievements and contributions of human rights defenders, raising their profile and acknowledging their dedication to justice and human rights. [...] >> Training and Sensitization Initiatives: Develop and implement targeted training and sensitization initiatives for Government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the judiciary to enhance their understanding of the role and rights of human rights defenders, ensuring their respect and protection. [...] >> Adequate Resources and Training: Provide adequate financial resources and training to the protection mechanism and all personnel involved in protecting human rights defenders to ensure their effective functioning and the full implementation of the protection framework.
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India