ESCR Resources
This manual we gives more space than other security manuals for defenders on the specific issues and obstacles that prevailing societal valuesand legal systems present to LGBTI defenders. We aim at addressing not only the affect of wider societal value systems on defenders protection but also to...
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 11:12am
This Fact Sheet has been prepared with the aim of supporting human rights defenders in their invaluable work. It is addressed primarily to State authorities, national and international non-governmental organizations, United Nations personnel, major private sector actors (including transnational...
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 10:56am
The aim of this leaflet is to examine the rights contained in the Declaration on Human RIghts Defenders and: To learn how rights contained in internationally binding human rights instruments apply to defenders; To illustrate through cases how human rights defenders are targeted and how their rights...
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 10:53am
This guidebook, Claiming Rights, Claiming Justice: A Guidebook on Women Human Rights Defenders, is an important initiative to acknowledge the valuable contribution of women human rightsdefenders in the promotion and protection of human rights, and to empower them further in their role as defenders...
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 10:43am
While the challenges facing HRDs change, the tools they have at their disposal also evolve and become more sophisticated and effective. Fully utilizing these tools in a strategic way is the challenge and the potential strength for effective human rights defenders. This manual details some of this...
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 10:39am
The huge gaps in information technology which exist throughout the world also affect human rights defenders. This manual focuses mainly on information technology – i.e. computers and the internet. Defenders without access to computers or the internet may not find some of the contents relevant now....
Published: Oct 8 2015 - 10:24am
In December 2014 the NHRF finalised its Guidelines on security for grantees in the field. “The document is the result of a process of consultations and discussions with the NHRF grantees and local consultants, as well as with international actors with wide experience from work in this field. We are...
Published: Oct 7 2015 - 2:23pm
This publication is the result of a one-year pilot study carried out for the Women Peacemakers Program (WPP) of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). This study initiated an exploration of the field of civilian-based peacekeeping from a gender perspective.To access the resource...
Published: Oct 7 2015 - 2:18pm
A directory of reports, databases and archives relating to gender equality and women's human rights.To access the resource click here.
Published: Oct 7 2015 - 10:41am
!is guide is intended as a manual for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists and NGOs in other countries to help them understand how U.S. embassies work; how to call on U.S. diplomats to support their human rights goals; how to access U.S. support, including both technical and #...
Published: Oct 7 2015 - 10:37am