A campaign for the recognition and protection of human rights defenders, particularly women, who are activists advocating for the realisation of human rights for all.



This is an international campaign for the recognition and protection of women human rights defenders who are activists advocating for the realization of all human rights for all. The campaign asserts that women fighting for human rights and women’s rights face specific violations when defending human rights of women.It calls attention to the violations that women human rights defenders experience because of their gender. In addition, it focuses on the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists, who are also targeted because of their identity and sexuality and the rights they are fighting to uphold.



The campaign involves women and human rights activists in different fields, sectors, groups, and movements. It is not limited to NGOs. People from any profession (academics, journalists, lawyers, doctors, etc.), grassroots or peoples’ groups, international organizations and individuals can join the initiative. The main event of the campaign is an international consultation, which will develop specific recommendations and remedies to better protect women human rights defenders (WHRDs).