International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
November 29 · Level 8 · #588 of 2238
A day to talk about women who defend human rights and the risks they face for doing so. It reminds us that their work needs recognition and protection.
How it is celebrated: human rights groups hold meetings, publish stories about women activists and urge authorities to keep them safe. Many people simply share words of support or tell colleagues about the women who inspire them.
In 2013 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution specifically on protecting women human rights defenders. It acknowledged that they often face threats that are different from those faced by their male colleagues.