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Defending the Women Who Defend Human Rights

Some of the most at-risk activists in the world are women who, often in violent settings, bravely promote a vision of a less violent world. They must not stand alone, and the international community has a responsibility to protect them from retaliation and intimidation.

NEW YORK – Fighting injustice always demands courage, but the risks that women human-rights defenders face are often overlooked. These women bravely embrace the vulnerability that comes with raising their voices, and they must not stand alone. More effort is needed to protect them from reprisal and intimidation.

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