India, Sept. 18 -- Women human rights defenders from around the world will gather in Geneva from September 21 to 25 for a week-long advocacy programme focused on strengthening their engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and amplifying their experiences.
Week-Long Advocacy Meeting
The Women Human Rights Advocacy Week is being co-organized by nine human rights organizations, including Amnesty International. The programme is designed to give participants practical knowledge about the Human Rights Council and guidance on how to engage with UN mechanisms.
The meeting will also provide women defenders with strategies to advocate for change in their communities and raise concerns at the international level.
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