AWID & the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD-IC) are re-launching Our Right to Safety: Women Human Rights Defenders' Holistic Approach to Protection.
This publication provides a reflection on the complex situations of women defenders who face threats and violations as a result of their work defending human rights.
The investigation asserts that both the violence experienced by women human rights defenders, as well as the impact that such aggressions have on their lives and activism, makes it necessary to adopt protection mechanisms that address the different needs and realities of WHRDs. Similarly, it moves away from the concept of protection that focuses solely on the physical aspect, towards one that also addresses the need to create an enabling environment for WHRDs to carry out their work safely.
The ideas and recommendations included in this publication were developed through a consultation process that reflects the experiences of women human rights defenders from various regions.
Our Right To Safety: Women Human Rights Defenders' Holistic Approach To Protection
Извор: WUNRN – 10.12.2014
