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Breaking the Silence: Torture Against Human Rights Defenders
The discussion will explore root causes, lasting impacts, and concrete pathways to justice and accountability. This event brings together civil society organizations, activists, and HRDs to share knowledge, amplify voices, and strategize around better protection mechanisms for those defending rights in repressive environments.
CLDH will lead the session, with support from partner organizations such as the Working Group for Torture prevention (WGTP), to ensure broad regional participation.
Objectives:
- Examine how legal systems and political culture enable torture
- Share first hand testimonies from HRDs
- Explore mechanisms for accountability and prevention
- Foster cross-regional solidarity and solutions
Structure:
- Opening Remarks by Wadih Al-Asmar, President of CLDH
- Torture and Legal Culture in Lebanon - A discussion by the CLDH team on how systemic and cultural factors in Lebanon contribute to the abuse of HRDs
- Challenges Faced by HRDs in MENA - Testimonies and shared experiences from activists and organizations across the region
- Accountability and Prevention Strategies to pursue justice, end impunity, and protect defenders
- Interactive Q&A and Open Discussion
Arabic
Event Details
Date
Time 9am — 11.30am CEST
Type Open
