West African Network of Human Rights Defenders

Role of the defender

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Role of the defender

Understand who human rights defenders are and the role they play.

What is a Human Rights Defender (HRD)?

A human rights defender is any person, group, or organization that works peacefully, either individually or collectively, to promote and protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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