Across the world, environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) have been catalysing actions to safeguard a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Their work has been crucial to the protection and respect of their human rights, the rights of their communities, and, ultimately, of all people. Their work also plays a major role in protecting the planet’s flora, fauna, and ecosystems.

GENEVA I 15-16 JANUARY 2025. The World Congress is co-organized by CEDI, the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), the United Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Sign on to urgently call to immediately and safely surface Rowena Dasig, a dedicated Filipina youth leader and environmental advocate: https://tinyurl.com/SurfaceRowenaDasig

For its 13th edition, we’re excited to host RightsCon 2025 in Taipei and online from February 24 to 27.