UN Special Rapporteur denounces risks for migrants’ rights defenders
In her recent report, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, draws attention to the vulnerable situation of human rights defenders supporting migrants, including when they are migrants themselves. The report documents cases of defenders who are forced to work in secret, risk being imprisoned, smeared, deported, kidnapped, physically attacked, or killed for their work. The Rapporteur recommends that States provide a safe, accessible, and supportive environment for individuals and organisations that promote and protect the rights of all migrants.
PICUM sent a submission to the Special Rapporteur as part of their consultation process with relevant stakeholders.
UN Special Rapporteur denounces risks for migrants’ rights defenders
In her recent report, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, draws attention to the vulnerable situation of human rights defenders supporting migrants, including when they are migrants themselves. The report documents cases of defenders who are forced to work in secret, risk being imprisoned, smeared, deported, kidnapped, physically attacked, or killed for their work. The Rapporteur recommends that States provide a safe, accessible, and supportive environment for individuals and organisations that promote and protect the rights of all migrants.
PICUM sent a submission to the Special Rapporteur as part of their consultation process with relevant stakeholders.