In light of continuing reports of human rights violations in Syria, Defend International (DI) launchs its new campaign in which DI urges the Syrian authorities to comply strictly with international human rights law and to respect freedom of opinion, expression, demonstration, assembly and association.
Category Archives: Campaigns
Campaigns
Bahrain: Release of Youth From Karzakan Province
A group of youth from Karzakan province were arrested in Bahrain and there were claims of physical attacks or ill-treatment. In October 2007, DI launched a campaign in collaboration with Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights, urging Bahrain’s Minister of Interior to release them immediately. On 1 November 2007, the Bahraini authorities released them .
India: Torture Survivor Mr. Khan
Mr. Nur H Khan was allegedly tortured while in police custody. In a joint campaign, DI & OMCT call on the authorities to put an end to impunity for human rights crimes and guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Mr. Khan, including access to medical assistance if necessary.
World Day Against Death Penalty 2007
The World Coalition against the Death Penalty reaching out to support the two Kurdish journalists Hasanpoor and Butimar, both of whom are at risk of execution in Iran. Defend International marks the world Day against the death penalty and urges its members and friends to support the momentum to end capital punishment.