Ethiopia/Nigeria/Zimbabwe
Human rights defenders in countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe cannot openly support human rights in their country. Their position is perilous. The national authorities suppress every sign of dissent and issue discriminatory legislation to obstruct human rights activities. In consequence, the work on human rights and democracy issues is criminalised. Read more »

Breed Mensenrechtenoverleg NL
The 'Breed Mensenrechten Overleg Nederland' (BMO-NL, Broad Human Rights Consultation) is a cooperation between Dutch human rights organisations. The member organisations are of the opinion that The Netherlands should also meet international standards for human rights. They regularly speak with the Dutch government and suggest improvements. Read more »

Papua
Tensions are running high in the Indonesian province of Papua. These tensions are rooted in power abuse and human rights violations by the Indonesian government, as they seek to suppress the political aspirations of the Papuan population. Read more »

South Asia
Almost 300 million people in South Asia have been systematically discriminated against for centuries on the basis of their work and descent. They are Dalits, also known as ‘untouchables’ and ‘outcasts’. They experience violence, discrimination and social exclusion on a daily basis. Read more »

Pakistan
The government of Pakistan, installed in February 2008, is cautiously showing its commitment to improving the human rights situation. Still, many of its promises concerning the protection of human rights are not being met. Read more »