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.@StanfordCDDRL is now accepting applications for its Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program, focused on democracy, development and the rule of law. Apply to be one of the 25-30 fellows for a intensive summer program! For more: https://t.co/uPu7gT5Ubb
Congratulations Rafael Marques de Morais of @makaangola! Today, Angolan President Lourenço honored him with the Order of Civil Merit, First Class, for his courageous work in fighting grand corruption in Angola. He was a recipient of @movedemocracy's courage tribute in 2015.
The 2018 general election represented one of the 1st times digital #disinformation occurred on a massive scale in Pakistan. @CIMA_Media's report examines it & its impact on the country’s political discourse, + methods to counter it.
#SetThemFree
Michael Lima Cuadra on Twitter
“#Cuba As of Oct 29, the @UNHumanRights Committee on Enforced #Disappearances activated an urgent action procedure with respect to the disappear...
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#Cuba As of Oct 29, the @UNHumanRights Committee on Enforced #Disappearances activated an urgent action procedure with respect to the disappearance of @jdanielferrer/#humanrights defender/leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba
#FreeFerrer #Canada #CBC @cafreeland #cdnpoli @PnPCBC https://t.co/Ywh6N8u1qi
UNSR on Freedom of Assembly and of Association @cvoule condemns #Cuba’s pattern of persecution against activists, including currently detained UNPACU activists #SetThemFree
Michael Lima Cuadra on Twitter
“#Cuba - Four #UN Special Rapporteurs denounce the forceful expatriations of #democracy activists & call attention to what they identify as ...
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#Cuba - Four #UN Special Rapporteurs denounce the forceful expatriations of #democracy activists & call attention to what they identify as a pattern of persecution against #humanrights defenders/#journalists & #Cubans who are critical of those in power.
#Canada #CBC #DDHH https://t.co/5rC4xT1AIk
2-day expert consultation on the role of the lawyers in defending human rights in peaceful protest. Lawyers right to access to information before and during the protests is critical to fulfill their professional commitments.@ICNLAlliance @IBAHRI @ICJ_org
Join us in celebrating @YoungWomenInst as they mark their 10th anniversary!
10 years of empowering women, educating and creating strong, political individuals and commmunities.
Happy Birthday!
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“2019 marks our 10th anniversary! Celebrating a journey of transforming the lives of young women under the theme: A Decade of feminist movement...
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Egyptian activist and #journalist Esraa Abdelfattah, who was abducted and tortured by #Egypt ’s government on Oct 12, is now on the 18th day of a hunger strike while she remains in prison. We join many others calling for her release. #SetThemFree More: https://t.co/yVjqY8IcMc
Garment workers took part in a recent Solidarity Center Leadership training in #SriLanka, where @SolidarityCntr programs engage workers in workshops covering gender-based violence at work, job health and safety and more. @cleanclothes @FashionRev @SusonAlonzo @4WorkerRights
