📍CAMEROON 🚨The trial against WHRD Maximilienne Ngo Mbe was postponed again to 6 July 2026 after the prosecution requested more time to prepare closing arguments. We remain concerned by the prolonged proceedings and judicial harassment against her. 🔗 zurl.co/qsdmw

📍IRAN 🚨WHRD Nasrin Sotoudeh was released on bail after being charged with “propaganda against state” over her public statements, defence of political prisoners, and recounting ill-treatment in detention. We call authorities must drop all charges and investigate torture allegations. 🔗zurl.co/27CG7

📍SIERRA LEONE 🚨Judicial harassment continues against HRDs Mohamed Turay and Prince Tommy Williams of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects. A hearing on 19 May was adjourned after concerns over irregular interventions during proceedings. We call for all charges to be dropped. 🔗zurl.co/6lzdd

📍Cambodia 🚨Five Mother Nature Cambodia environmental defenders have been imprisoned for nearly two years for their peaceful activism. We call on Cambodia’s appeals court to overturn their unjust convictions and release them immediately and unconditionally. 🔗zurl.co/yMfEW

📍CAMEROON 🚨Reopened proceedings against WHRD Maximilienne Ngo Mbe continue to prolong her trial in Cameroon. We remain concerned that the case forms part of ongoing judicial harassment against the defender and REDHAC. 🔗 zurl.co/2qjU1

📍Western Sahara 🚨Moroccan authorities have intensified harassment, sieges and forced transfers targeting Sahrawi HRDs in occupied Western Sahara. We call on authorities to end all reprisals and ensure Sahrawi HRDs can carry out their peaceful work safely. 🔗zurl.co/IN5C0

📍MEXICO The National Indigenous Congress and the Civil Observation Mission-Sixth have convened an Observation Mission comprising various national and international organisations, collectives and journalists in the Montaña Baja, state of Guerrero, Mexico. We call for its protection.

📍IRAN 🚨Iranian Authorities charged imprisoned HRD Ahmadreza Haeri with “propaganda against state” for the fifth time over his anti-death penalty activism and documenting abuses in prisons. FLD calls to end judicial harassment against HRDs in Iran. 🔗 zurl.co/voG2E

📍 OPT 🚨Israeli naval forces intercepted the peaceful Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) in international waters, approximately 250 nautical miles from Gaza. We condemn the detention of HRDs and solidarity activists, and call for their immediate and safe release. 🔗 zurl.co/CaeHM

📍TUNISIA 🚨We welcome the lifting of the suspension order against Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF). The restrictions against the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) remain in place. We call on authorities to revoke the suspension order and guarantee freedom of association. 🔗 zurl.co/Bgck2

📍TUNISIA 🚨Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) and Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) have been suspended for 30 days. We call on Tunisian authorities to revoke the suspension orders and guarantee freedom of association. 🔗 zurl.co/vliZZ

📍EL SALVADOR 🚨One year ago, Salvadoran lawyer and WHRD Ruth López was arbitrarily detained in what numerous organisations have documented as political persecution linked directly to her fight against corruption. #PublicTrialForRuth #FreedomForRuth 🔗Read more about her work: zurl.co/CGTy2

📍TÜRKİYE Front Line Defenders welcomes the acquittal of LGBTIQ+ rights defender Defne Güzel on 13 May 2026. The prosecutor requested her acquittal due to insufficient evidence, and the Court ruled in her favour.

Front Line Defenders CEO Alan Glasgow met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa last week. Amidst the global challenges faced by HRDs and human rights organisations, FLD’s partnership with Canada in support of human rights defenders at risk is especially important.

📍 NORWAY Front Line Defenders welcomes the news of the Norwegian Court of Appeal unanimously rejecting the European Arrest Warrant issued by Greek authorities against Aegean Boat Report founder, HRD Tommy Olsen.

📍ECUADOR 🚨FLD joins 37 national and international human rights and environmental organisations in expressing deep concern regarding the criminalisation of HRDs in Ecuador involved in the protest against the Canadian mining project Curipamba–El Domo in Las Naves, Bolívar. 🔗Read more: zurl.co/xRl4E

📍UKRAINE 🚨WHRDs Olena Shevchenko and Anastasiia Gerasymenko were attacked by six men after a peaceful protest for women’s and LGBTIQ rights, with police being inactive following the attack. FLD calls for an immediate investigation and protection for WHRDs. 🔗 zurl.co/j1WsJ

📍 MEXICO 🚨 We reiterate our solidarity with Kenia Hernández and call on the Mexican authorities to treat the recent closure of the federal cases as an opportunity to deliver justice and secure her release, recognising her legitimate work as an HRD. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/oyK3X

People worldwide are taking action every day to stop business-related harms, despite restrictions on civic freedoms & risks of retaliation. Essential new analysis from @business-humanrights.org unpacks the global scale of attacks on HRDs & wider trends: www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

📍TÜRKİYE 🚨Front Line Defenders stands in solidarity with Trans woman human rights defender Defne Güzel and calls on the Turkish authorities to immediately drop the charges against her. 🔗Read more: www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/case/judi...

📍 Burkina Faso Authorities in Burkina Faso must immediately reverse the decision to dissolve 118 organisations, and allow their activities to resume. Human rights defenders in Burkina Faso must be allowed to carry out their work freely and without fear of reprisals. Full statement: zurl.co/KdZgs

📍ZAMBIA Read our full statement here: zurl.co/f2aOM Read RightsCon26 team statement here: zurl.co/VcWK7

✒️ On World Press Freedom Day, we stand with journalists and human rights defenders worldwide who risk everything to speak truth to power. 🔗 Discover some of these brave voices: zurl.co/Z7ss6

📍 HONDURAS 📑 NEW REPORT LAUNCH: HRDs in Honduras are facing escalating violence, criminalisation, and threats for defending land, territory, and justice. Indigenous and campesino communities remain at the centre of a deepening agrarian conflict. 🔗 Read the full report: zurl.co/W0fj5

📍 ITALY 🚨 Italian environmental and human rights defenders Roberto Malini and Lisetta Sperindei’s SLAPP case's second hearing will be taking place tomorrow, 30 April 2026. 🔗Read more: www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/case/robe...

📍SENEGAL 🚨 Front Line Defenders expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation of LGBTQ+ rights defenders. The Senegalese authorities must repeal a new law with increased criminalisation and punishments for defending LGBTQ+ rights. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/Pk7TL

📍PAKISTAN 🚨Daad Shah, brother of WHRD Fozia Baloch, was abducted by Pakistan security forces on 21 April 2026. FLD calls for his immediate release and an end to reprisals of Baloch defenders. 🔗 zurl.co/F1S1i

📍 Occupied Palestinian Territory Ramallah Magistrate’s Court ruled that Mohannad Karajah’s appeal—challenging a Penal Code article on “inciting sectarian strife”—raises key questions on freedom of expression. The trial is adjourned pending a Constitutional Court review. Read more: zurl.co/USlLV

📍EGYPT 🚨Ahmed Douma’s detention was extended by 15 days over charges linked to his writings on prison conditions. FLD calls for his immediate release, to drop all charges, and end judicial harassment. 🔗 zurl.co/pYEdK

📍CAMEROON 🚨The case against WHRD Maximilienne Ngo Mbe was reopened on 6 April 2026, risking further delays in the proceedings. FLD calls to drop all charges and end judicial harassment. 🔗 zurl.co/sGauL

📍 Palestine HRD & lawyer Mohannad Karajeh is due in court on 20 April 2026 amid concerns of judicial harassment linked to his human rights work, following a smear campaign based on fabricated content. FLD calls on the PA to protect him, drop any spurious charges, and guarantee a fair trial.

📍 SUDAN Three years ago, a war began in Sudan that continues today. Sudanese HRDs shared their insights directly with us on the current situation. Those who remain, and those fled, face huge challenges.

In memory of Moya Brennan. With gratitude for her support to human rights defenders.

📍NICARAGUA 🚨Front Line Defenders is deeply concerned by reports that on 14 March 2026, the Nicaraguan government inaugurated a so-called university campus in Condega, Estelí, Ecuador, on premises that were arbitrarily seized in July 2023. 🔗Read more about AMCC: zurl.co/g9rtw

📍ECUADOR 🚨Authorities in Ecuador have incorporated criminal, administrative, and financial measures that are being used disproportionately against human rights defenders, restricting the legitimate work of civil society. 🔗Read more: zurl.co/iHoJ5

📍 China 🚨HRD and lawyer Yu Wensheng is due for release on 13 April after three-year sentence following his baseless conviction. The Chinese authorities must ensure his immediate release, full freedom, and end all harassment of him and his family. 🔗zurl.co/iiq8E

📍Sudan 🚨3 years into Sudan’s conflict, civilians face ongoing attacks, killings, and repression. The EU must act urgently to protect civilians, ensure accountability, and support human rights defenders. 🔗 zurl.co/W8rEa

📣 Front Line Defenders is recruiting an HR Manager. The role will lead HR strategy and support organisational development across Front Line Defenders globally. More information and how to apply can be found here ⬇️ zurl.co/wVm73

📍TUNISIA 🚨WHRD Saadia Mosbah was sentenced to 8 years in prison after prosecution over funding linked to her human rights work. Proceedings were marked by serious irregularities. FLD calls for her release. 🔗 zurl.co/yHtza

📍EGYPT 🚨HRD Ahmed Douma was detained on 6 April 2026 after questioning over a social media post and an article on prison conditions and human rights violations. 🔗zurl.co/eF6C9

📍SIERRA LEONE 🚨HRDs Mohamed Turay & Prince Tommy Williams face charges and judicial harassment for defending LNP land and community services. Hearings set for 14 April 2026. FLD calls to drop all charges and end reprisals. 🔗zurl.co/98Ejd

🔊We stand in solidarity with the HRDs of Genç LGBTİ+ Association and call on Turkish authorities to: • Overturn the dissolution • Drop all charges • End the crackdown on LGBTI+ organisations 🔗 zurl.co/3w6ta

📍HONDURAS 🕊️Last month marked the 10th anniversary of Indigenous defender Berta Cáceres' murder – a time to remind us of the importance of keeping her memory, strength and legacy alive. Artist: Pan Cooke #BertaLives #JusticeForBerta

❌ No more delays. Not 15 years. Front Line Defenders CEO Alan Glasgow speaks out ahead of 8 April, 15 years since the arrest and detention of Danish-Bahraini HRD Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja. FLD calls on the Bahraini authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him.

📍 Mexico 🏳️‍⚧️ Natalia Lane is a survivor of an attempted transfeminicide in the capital of Mexico. For ten years she has been dedicated to the defense of trans women for the decriminalization of sex work. 🔗 Learn more: www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/n...

📍 Côte d'Ivoire 🏳️‍⚧️ Driven by the solidarity of the community and by the hope for a more just world, trans woman human rights defender, Keïla B. Mondesir, is committed to building a more inclusive society in Côte d'Ivoire. 🔗 Learn more: www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/k...

📍IRAN 🚨The Free Narges Coalition warns that Narges Mohammadi’s life is in imminent danger amid serious health deterioration and denial of independent medical care in Zanjan Prison. FLD calls for urgent medical furlough and the release of detained HRDs. 🔗zurl.co/wr37k

📍UN 🚨Andrea Bolaños Vargas has been appointed UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders. FLD welcomes her appointment and thanks outgoing Rapporteur Mary Lawlor for her leadership. 🔗 zurl.co/3r5QE

📣 Front Line Defenders is recruiting a MEL Officer. The role will support monitoring, evaluation, and learning across Front Line Defenders, contributing to data collection, analysis, and organisational learning. More information and how to apply can be found here ⬇️ zurl.co/cBXkS

📣 Front Line Defenders is recruiting an HR Manager. The role will lead HR strategy and support organisational development across Front Line Defenders globally. More information and how to apply can be found here ⬇️ zurl.co/k3YWw