This year marks a powerful milestone for the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition — 20 years of collective action, unwavering solidarity, and feminist resistance across the globe 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/our-work/sol...

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, WHRDIC relaunched the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign We featured the profiles of 30 women human rights defenders imprisoned for their human rights work and activism. Our demand is to set all WHRDs free #SpreadingTheEcho

We thank everyone who participated in the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign on the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. We featured the profiles of 30 imprisoned women human rights defenders  #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In September 2024​ Nourah bint Saeed Al-Qahtani was sentenced to 35 years in prison on the basis of the Anti-Cybercrime Law and the Anti-Terrorism Law. #FreeNourah #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

On July 13, 2024, Fabiola Tercero was arrested. After 16 months of being disappeared, on November 11, 2025, she was presented to the pro-government media #FreeFabiola #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #SetThemFree More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Nasim Gholami Simiyari was arrested in 2023. She was formally charged with “propaganda against the regime,” and "armed rebellion", and was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison. #FreeNasim #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @femenanet.bsky.social

On 22 March 2025, Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Beebow Baloch were arrested during a peaceful sit-in protesting police violence. In September 2025, both leaders were transferred to judicial custody #FreeMahrang #FreeBeebow #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

On September 19, 2025, Zhang Zhan was found guilty of provoking disturbances and sentenced to four years in prison. She was accused of posting a large amount of “false information” on Twitter and YouTube. #FreeZhan #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In September Maître Ini Benjamine Esther Doli was abducted from her home by armed men. Days later an investigation had been opened against her based on her Facebook posts. #FreeIni #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @fidh-official.bsky.social @omctorg.bsky.social

Amani Al-Zain was arbitrarily arrested on 17 May 2020 by the Presidency of State Security on direct orders from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Her detention continued with no public trial. #FreeAmani #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

Myo Myo Aye was arrested on 25 July 2025 at her home, under distressing circumstances. Authorities forced her son to kneel and pointed guns at his head in front of her and her husband. #FreeMyoMyoAye #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Since 2018, Hoda Abdelmoneim has been detained, denied visits from family and lawyers. Hoda Abdelmoneim (66) has been a lawyer and human rights defender since 1983. #FreeHoda #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Fariba Kamalabadi was arrested in 2022, and sentenced to 10 years in prison following a one-hour trial on charges of “forming and leading groups to act against national security.” #FreeFariba #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Evelyn Guillén was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a fabricated crime related to drug trafficking. On November 29, 2025 the Nicaraguan regime replaced prison with alternative forms of detention #FreeEvelyn #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In August 2020, Amanda Echanis’ father was brutally killed, and a few months later, she was arbitrarily arrested with her month-old child. Amanda was charged with fabricated crimes. #FreeAmanda #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Kenia Hernández has been imprisoned since 2020. She has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison. #FreeKenia #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #LibertadParaKeniaYA More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In 2024, Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy was sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of “calls for mass civil unrest” based on publications produced by the media outlets she leads #FreeMakhabat #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social

In 2023, Nancy Henríquez was sentenced to 8 years in prison on fabricated charges of conspiracy to commit the crime of undermining national integrity and spreading false news. #FreeNancy #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #SetThemFree More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

At a hearing on 21 August 2025, the Specialised Criminal Court overturned fitness instructor Manahel Al-Otaibi’s 11-year jail term but handed down a new five-year sentence. #FreeManahel #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In May 2025, Ruth López was arbitrarily detained in a process described by international organizations as political retaliation. Amnesty International declared her a “prisoner of conscience.” #FreeRuth #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #HaveDecency More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

On Aug 13, 2025, police illegally raided Yolanda González’s home and took her into custody. On December 1, 2025, the Nicaraguan regime replaced prison with alternative forms of detention #FreeYolanda #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho #SetThemFree More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

On 9 April 2020, Gulfisha Fatima was arrested for allegedly leading an anti–Citizenship Amendment Act protest in Delhi. Since then, Gulfisha has remained imprisoned in a pending conspiracy case #FreeGulfisha #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In 2021 Chow Hang-tung was arrested and charged with “inciting subversion,” a charge often used against activists and dissidents in Hong Kong. Chow Hang-tung is a human rights advocate. #FreeHungTung #邹幸彤#FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In December 2023, the Specialised Criminal Court of First Instance issued a discretionary death penalty against Fatima Saleh Al-Arwali on arbitrary charges. Her case remains ongoing. #FreeFatima #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

In 2023, Marfa Rabkova was sentenced to 14 years and 9 months in prison. She was found guilty of violating ten articles of the Criminal Code for allegedly organizing criminal groups and inciting mass riots. #FreeMarfa #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

In 2022, Golrokh Iraee was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison on the charge of "gathering and colluding against national security" and producing "propaganda against the state." #FreeGolrokh #FreeWHRDs  #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

Today we celebrate the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. WHRDs are women who defend human rights as well as individuals of all genders who advocate for women's rights and issues related to gender and sexuality. #WHRDDay

Marwa Arafa has been arbitrarily detained since April 20, 2020. Marwa is an Egyptian woman human rights defender and translator who supported families of detainees. #FreeMarwa #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

In 2021, Sally was imprisoned. She was tried for trumped up charges of rebellion, falsely accused of being a member of a group involved in a series of ambushes against government troops. #FreeSally #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

On November 27, 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted its first-ever resolution on women human rights defenders. This was a significant achievement for WHRDIC and #WHRD groups worldwide. The historic document recognises the threats, discrimination, and violence faced by WHRDs.

Huang Xueqin has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, for ‘inciting subversion of state power’. She is a journalist and #MeToo movement advocate. #FreeXueqin #黄雪琴 #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

Milagro Sala was arrested in 2016 on alleged charges of fraud and criminal conspiracy. Activists believe she was jailed for leading anti-government protests.  #FreeMilagro #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

Sharifeh Mohammadi was sentenced to death in 2024. Arrested in 2023, she was denied access to legal representation and subjected to torture and intimidation. #FreeSharifeh #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, WHRDIC is relaunching the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign for its third year. #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

The WHRDIC is honored to be part of the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 which will take place on December 4. Register at bit.ly/AltExpo4 and show your support for women human rights defenders. @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

📙 The report is based on fifteen interviews with activist groups led by women and trans people working from a feminist perspective in six countries where closing space is a pressing reality: #China, #Egypt, #India, #Russian_Federation, #Turkiye and #Uganda. 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

📙 This publication has reviewed 40 politically significant strikes in the past in various parts of the world, and reflected on what lessons the peoples’ movements can take forward for future political actions. 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

📙 Dedicated to the strong women behind bars in #Saudi_Arabia, those who have challenged the status quo in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman. You can find report on WHRDIC Knowledge Hub 👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

Amnesty International calls on states to recognize the legitimate and essential role of all defenders working on the right to abortion, to respect and protect them, and to fulfil their obligations to protect the right to safe and legal abortion for all. 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

Ms. Marwa has exceeded the legal period of pretrial detention. Her #continued_detention for more than five years constitutes a #violation of the guarantees of justice enshrined in the law. www.whrdmena.org/2025/10/19/u...

📙 The Urgent Action Funds launched a report that provides insights on prioritizing collective care to mitigate risks and promote the well-being and sustainability of feminist movements. 🌐 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh... @urgentactionfund.bsky.social

Together with allies and partners, we're participating in the "Funding Freedom, Composting Aid: Growing Our Own Futures" conference on Oct 19-21, 2025 in Bangkok.

Amnesty International's report highlights the work, achievements and proposals of human rights defenders that are key actors in providing concrete responses to the serious challenges posed by the climate crisis across the Americas and beyond 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

This year marks a powerful milestone for our movements. WHRDIC and two of our members - IM-Defensoras and WHRD MENA Coalition - are celebrating their 20th, 15th, and 10th anniversaries. Full article on WHRDIC's website 👇 whrdic.org/our-work/sol...

Learn more about this year's WHRD Advocacy Week in Geneva! #WHRDs #WHRDAdvocacyWeek ishr.ch/latest-updat...

🔊 On the Side of Humanity podcast This podcast series explores the last 25 years of defending human rights. You can find the link to podcast and other knowledge products on the wide spectrum of Women Human Rights Defenders' issues on WHRDIC Knowledge Hub 👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh... @amnesty.org

📙 These three short reports are the product of a long-term research aiming to analyze the gendered structure of civil society and the struggle for human rights in #Türkiye, and the gendered experiences of the actors in the field from a feminist perspective 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

🗓 This September we again wrote letters to our sisters in prison. ✍️ Writing letters to Women Human Rights Defenders in prison is an act of love, solidarity, and a call to action. Full article on WHRDIC's website 👇👇👇 whrdic.org/our-work/sol...

📙 The Embrace of the Hives – Experiences of healing spaces for defenders in #Basque Country, #Brazil, #Colombia, #Honduras, #Mexico and #Spain The document is available in #English and #Spanish 👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh...

📙 This toolkit is a feminist popular education (FPE) resource designed to support women human rights defenders, and other activists, involved in feminist movement building. 🗂 You can find the toolkit on WHRDIC Knowledge Hub 👇👇 whrdic.org/resources/wh... @genderatwork.bsky.social