Essential Resources for Human Rights Defenders

Regional body ensuring promotion and protection of human rights across Africa

UN mandate supporting implementation of the 1998 Declaration on HRDs

International standards protecting HRD activity worldwide

Comprehensive guide for risk assessment and security planning

Protection International (2009)

Practical steps for human rights defenders at risk

Front Line (2011)

Digital security tools and tactics for defenders

Front Line & Tactical Technology Collective

Comprehensive overview of the African human rights system

Amnesty International (2006)

Guide to the African human rights system achievements and challenges

University of Pretoria & ACHPR (2011)

100-page analysis of rights provided in the UN Declaration

UN Office of the High Commissioner (2011)

Guide for CSO participation in state reporting procedures

ISHR, AJPD & Conectas (2011)

Practical suggestions for enhanced EU action on HRDs

European Union

The most significant regional human rights instrument (entered into force 1986)

Foundation of international human rights law (adopted 1948)