Child Rights International Network (CRIN)

Articles by Child Rights International Network (CRIN)

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Civil society under threat: Challenges for human rights advocates in Eurasia

In recent years, the space afforded to civil society to operate freely has been shrinking dramatically. Eastern Europe and Central Asia have been especially badly affected by this phenomenon. Stronger standards protecting national human rights defenders are essential in order for them to continue their work.

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International community calls for the release of VICE fixer Mohammed Ismael Rasool

Members of the IFEX network and other concerned organisations demand justice for wrongful imprisonment of Mohammed Ismael Rasaool