More than 100 human rights defenders from over 50 countries are meeting in Sweden to share experiences, build networks, and strengthen their work. Defenders’ Days is an international conference for human rights defenders, providing a safe space where participants from across the globe can meet, exchange experiences, and learn from one another.
“We are witnessing democracy and respect for human rights come under pressure in many parts of the world. At the same time, human rights defenders continue to stand up for others, often at great personal cost. For a few days, they have the opportunity to come together, build networks, and strengthen one another for the work ahead,” says Sofia Walan, Executive Director of Civil Rights Defenders.
We applaud people who risk their lives and livelihoods to break down the hierarchies of our world.
https://crd.org/2026/10/12/they-risk-their-lives-for-human-rights-now-they-are-coming-to-sweden/
