Critical Perspectives on the Security and Protection of Human Rights Defenders

Since the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders in 1998, there has been considerable effort to recognise and protect the right of individuals, groups and communities to promote and protect their own rights and the rights of others. Over time, a multi-level, multi-actor international protection regime for the rights of human rights defenders has emerged. Authors in this book evaluate the effectiveness of international and regional protection mechanisms, and examine the relationship between repression, activism, and tactics for managing risks in the face of danger.