Organized by Amnesty International France as part of the World Summit
Bourse de Travail – Salle Hénaff, October 30, 2018, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
In a world marked by rising authoritarianism, inequalities, and the climate crisis, the engagement of human rights defenders is essential to uphold the rights of all. And yet, these women and men face systematic attacks.
By attacking those who defend rights, it is our rights that are directly attacked.
At the world summit of defenders, more than 150 of them will meet to challenge states, and other actors (companies, financial sector …) on their responsibility to protect human rights, a common heritage of humanity.
Based on their respective experiences, human rights defenders from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hungary and France will discuss these trends together and suggest possible solutions for the future.
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Nicolas Krameyer, Freedom Program Manager, Amnesty International France
Andras Kadar, Helsinki Committee, Hungary
Fred Bauma, citizen movement LUCHA – DRC
Anielle Franco, Brazilian activist, sister of Marielle Franco, defender of minority rights, murdered in March 2018 –
Sophie Beau, spokeswoman for SOS Mediterranean.