UN High Commissioner Volker Türk urges protection for human rights defenders amid rising dangers.

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized the critical role of human rights defenders in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Despite their vital work, these defenders face severe risks, including war crimes and online threats. Türk called on governments to establish robust protection systems and avoid labeling defenders as enemies or terrorists to ensure their safety.

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