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16 October 2020

Solidarity with Prof. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı and the Turkish Medical Association

Breaking silos – why we believe in mainstreaming human rights

NHC's HRD Programme Manager Kirsten Meersschaert discusses the state of human rights today, analyzes what mainstreaming human rights is, and why it is necessary in achieving our mission.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Kazım Kızıl

Documentary maker and video activist Kazım Kızıl is a prominent voice seeking justice for the voiceless and the disenfranchised. Read his story here.

ZMINA and the Belarusian Helsinki Committee nominated for the Human Rights Tulip 2020

The NHC congratulates our partners ZMINA and the Belarusian Helsinki Committee with their nomination for the 2020 Human Rights Tulip Award!

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Canan Arın

Leading women’s rights defender and lawyer Canan Arın has been fighting for women’s rights in Turkey for most of her life: read her story here.

Defending Human Rights in Ukraine: Activism Report April – June 2020

The ZMINA Human Rights Centre has published a second monitoring report on the pressure and persecution faced by human rights defenders and anti-corruption activists in Ukraine.

The right to fair elections and peaceful protests: NHC joins call to invoke Moscow mechanism in Belarus

The NHC stands in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of peaceful protestors in Belarus against the manipulation of the elections of 9 August by the government.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Cihan Aydın

Cihan Aydın shares his experiences as a human rights defender in Turkey.

The Hague continues to grow as international City of Peace and Justice

Survey results have shown that international organisations play a stable and significant role in The Hague’s economy and represent a growing sector.

OSCE ODIHR publishes report on the impact of Covid-19 measures on human rights

The ODIHR published a report on the impact of Covid-19-related emergency measures on human rights and democracy.