Who are women human rights defenders?
Women human rights defenders is a term referring to women who, individually or with others, act to promote and protect everyone’s human rights, and any individual working specifically to promote women’s rights. Women human rights defenders face particular risks of harassment, abuse and marginalization by both state and non-state actors, including their families and communities. This is because they may challenge and defy cultural, religious or social norms about the role of women and their status within society.
