In Spanish: http://blog-redlad.blogspot.com.co/2017/07/alerta-asesinatos-y-amenazas-lideres-y.html From Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD), we denounce the systematic assassinations of leaders that have been committed since last year in Colombia. Likewise, we condemn and express our rejection of the threats that members of Mesa Nacional de Víctimas Pertenecientes a Organizaciones Sociales and Corporación Viva la Ciudadanía, as…
BAHRAIN: Due to the ongoing arrests and detainment of civil society activists in Bahrain, the Set Them Free campaign has expanded its spotlight coverage of Bahrain and its human rights activists behind bars. Learn more about the escalating crackdown on human rights in Bahrain and political prisoners at helpsetthemfree.org/Bahrain. People around the world continue to…
Ethiopia: On July 7, 2017, Chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera Gudina, will appear in court for a scheduled hearing. Dr. Gudina has been detained since December 2016 for violating Ethiopia’s six-month state of emergency by associating with exiled opposition leaders at the European Parliament’s human rights hearing last fall. Since the…
During the week of June 18, 2017, the World Movement for Democracy co-organized two sessions with the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD) entitled “Shrinking Space for Civil Society” and “Engaging with the Business Sector in Policy Advocacy.” The sessions were part of REDLAD’s larger regional meeting, and highlighted the need for activists…