Head of @ISHRglobal. Former head of @humanrightsHRLC. @PowerOfBicycles Swiss Committee member. Love family, cycling & great outdoors! philalynch.bsky.social
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19 Jun 2024
Human rights defenders globally have a powerful new tool to exercise their #Right2DefendRights and hold States and non-State actors accountable for their obligation to respect and protect defenders! ishr.ch/25-years-un-declarat… #HRC56
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The @UN_HRC has made indispensable contributions to justice and accountability, yet at times it has fallen short of its mandate. As it marks its 20th anniversary, States must ensure it heads in the right direction, writes @PhilALynch in @GenevaSolutions. genevasolutions.news/article…
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Particularly in a context of declining funding for human rights at a time of vastly increased need, ISHR is delighted to have signed a new two year funding agreement with Iceland @IcelandinGeneva , recognising our shared commitment to supporting human rights defenders and strengthening the international rule of law.
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China uses #NationalSecuryLaw in #Hongkong to silence & criminalise people commemorating #1989Tiananmen democracy movement. This won‘t stop us from lighting 🕯️all over the world to demand justice for victims
#JuneFourth #WeDoNotForget #毋忘六四 #燭光不滅 #EndReprisals @ISHRglobal
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May 22
ISHR’s new annual report is out!
Discover the progress made, the challenges ahead, and how we continue to support human rights defenders globally.
📖Read the full report: ow.ly/tThf50YQrRs
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Apr 28
🌱 In a context marked by conflict, inequality, and shrinking civic space, human rights defenders continue to resist, act, and build alternatives.
ISHR’s annual report highlights these dynamics and the work we carried out alongside defenders worldwide. 🔗 ow.ly/jQsI50YQrBw
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Mar 25
📰: 'The Human Rights Council must avoid one-sided framing and adopt a comprehensive, non-selective approach to the conflict', @PhilALynch told @GenevaSolutions on the possibility that rival debates on Iran only reflect States' selective outrage. genevasolutions.news/human-r…
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Mar 16
Human rights progress has never depended solely on great-power benevolence, writes @vdraphael in @GenevaSolutions.
At the UN, small and medium States hold real power. The question is: are they willing to use it? genevasolutions.news/human-r…
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I welcome the declaration of 80 States at the United Nations Human Rights Council reaffirming international law, human rights and multilateralism ishr.ch/wp-content/uploads/2…
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A cross-regional coalition of over 80 States issued a joint declaration at the @UN_HRC emphasising the critical need to defend multilateralism amidst escalating global conflicts and eroding respect for international law and human rights.
🔗: ishr.ch/latest-updates/over-…
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How can we protect human rights defenders when repression crosses borders? 🌏
ISHR is proud to be hosting a side event during #HRC61 to discuss the international law obligations of States regarding transnational repression.
Here are the details:
📅 Monday, March 9
🕒 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Palais Des Nations, Room VIII
*The event will also be live-streamed on ISHR's YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/ISHRGlobal
More info 👉 ow.ly/N19j50Yo2W0
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20 Dec 2025
Today is International Human Solidarity Day! 🧑🤝🧑 Your donation supports human rights defenders' fights, strengthening a collective action to bring community-driven solutions on the global stage. Will you help keep the spark going? ✨
👉 Donate and double your impact: zurichfoundation.benevity.or…
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17 Dec 2025
🚨Don’t miss your chance!🚨Our hybrid Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme focuses on racial justice and democratic backsliding #HRDAP26 equips defenders with the knowledge & skills to make strategic use of the international #HumanRights system 🇺🇳 Interested? Apply by 15 January!
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9 Dec 2025
Happy International Human Rights Defenders' Day! Are you an activist? A human rights defender? We have a new resource for you to protect your #Right2DefendRights ! ishr.ch/defenders-toolbox/re… #HRDday
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5 Dec 2025
60.000
SIXTY THOUSAND.
That's the latest estimation of the number of people who were slaughtered in El Fasher by the RSF these past weeks.
The people of Sudan 🇸🇩 are suffering from genocide and the world is letting it happen. theguardian.com/global-devel…
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1 Dec 2025
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! 💙
Join us in standing with human rights defenders across the world. Help us spread the word! Every share, every donation, every voice counts.
👉 Donate: ishr.ch/action/support-us/do…
#SupportDefenders #HumanRights
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27 Nov 2025
Peace cannot be achieved or sustained when impunity for atrocity crimes prevails, says @avalaina. At @ISHRglobal we completely agree. Proud to have you serve on our Board Oleksandra. 🇺🇦 theguardian.com/world/2025/n… #Russia @UKMissionGeneva @UKRinUNOG
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13 Nov 2025
We’re launching our annual fundraiser to support human rights defenders worldwide! Defenders stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all. 🌍
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18 Nov 2025
Meet Basma, an Egyptian journalist & defender forced into exile after exposing enforced disappearances & torture.
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21 Nov 2025
Efficiency must not mean doing less: Civil society’s call to safeguard the Human Rights Council
Civil society organisations urge the Human Rights Council to strengthen its ability to respond to human rights crises.
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5 Nov 2025
The world faces a multi-dimensional human rights crisis. Here's how States should respond. #UN80 @ISHRglobal @NorwayInGeneva @FinlandGeneva @DKUNmisgva @NLinGeneva @UKMissionGeneva @UN_HRC @HumanRightsIRL @SwissAmbUN_GVA
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Phil Lynch retweeted
31 Oct 2025
🏛️ How states weaken human rights at the UN
New ISHR report exposes tactics governments use to strip funding from rights mechanisms.
@ISHRglobal @ISHR_chinese @vdraphael @PhilALynch
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