Global: Women Human Rights Defenders take their fight to the UN during week-long advocacy meeting

By Amnesty International

Women Human Right Defenders (WHRDs) from around the world will be gathering in Geneva from 21 to 25 September, to learn about the UN Human Rights Council, advocate for their rights and amplify their own stories. The week-long training, known as the Women Human Rights Advocacy Week, is co-organized by nine human rights organizations including […] The post Global: Women Human Rights Defenders take their fight to the UN during week-long advocacy meeting appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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