Championing the vulnerable

Chanu Peiris on how human rights defenders are resisting authoritarian repression

The World Today
3 minute READ

The rise of populist politics and authoritarianism has disrupted the traditionaldynamics of international cooperation on human rights. Against this backdrop, socially progressive civil society groups – those who work towards the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights – are increasingly facing state repression, even in established democracies.

Nevertheless, a number of trends – such as the use of technology to encourage public engagement and the innovative use of partnerships across sectors – provide an opportunity for these organizations to engage strategically on human rights issues.

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