Thread by @omctorg

Human rights defenders speak for their communities and are often censored by governments. In many parts of the world, they are @ increased risk of criminalization and detention. Local and international activists joined our panel today, to share their experiences. #EndTorture2021

@Tarja_K @Ulkoministerio @public_verdict

"International solidarity matters: media stories, social media campaigns, interventions by the UN or by States can help free arrested human rights defenders."
Several participants at our discussion on human rights defenders