MORE CASES FROM THIS YEAR’S CAMPAIGN
As well as the three UK priority cases, Write for Rights 2024 features six other individuals and groups facing human rights violations around the world.
Víctor Joel Rodrigo Paredes (aka Joel), Argentina Last year Víctor Joel Rodrigo Paredes (aka Joel) joined peaceful protests in Jujuy province against constitutional reforms that threaten human rights. The police responded with unnecessary and excessive force, injuring many protesters, including Joel, who was blinded by a rubber bullet.
Maryia Kalesnikava, Belarus
Politician and musician Maryia Kalesnikava was arrested in September 2020 for protesting against human rights violations and the rigged presidential election.
Wet’suwet’en Nation land defenders, Canada
For over a decade, the Wet’suwet’en Nation land defenders have exercised their rights to
protect their territory in British Columbia from harmful projects. Despite their opposition on human rights and environmental grounds, construction of a gas pipeline began in their territory in 2019 without their consent.
‘We are obligated to protect our ways
of life for our babies unborn.’ Sleydo’ (Molly Wickham), Wet’suwet’en Nation land defender
Kyung Seok Park, South Korea A disability rights activist and co-representative of Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination, Kyung Seok Park has advocated for accessible public transportation in South Korea for over 20 years. Even though his protests demanding an increased budget for disability rights are peaceful, he faces lawsuits and excessive police force.
Manahel al-Otaibi, Saudi Arabia Fitness instructor and activist Manahel al- Otaibi is in prison because of her social media posts advocating for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia. She faces health issues.
severe mistreatment and
‘Last time we spoke to her she said she was being tortured [and] beaten.’ Fawzia al-Otaibi, Manahel’s sister
Dang Dinh Bach, Vietnam
Dang Dinh Bach, a prominent environmental lawyer, was sentenced to five years in prison for ‘tax evasion’, a charge widely regarded as retaliation for his activism. He faces harsh prison conditions and has undertaken multiple hunger strikes in protest against his treatment.
‘Bach is a climate champion and should not be punished for his participation
Above: Manahel al-Otaibi’s sister Fawzia and brother-in-law Ahmed campaigning in Edinburgh © Colin Taylor Left: Protest outside the Polish embassy in London during the 2023 Write for Rights campaign, in solidarity with Polish abortion activist Justyna Wydrzyńska © Marie-Anne Ventoura/AI
in Vietnam’s clean energy transition.’ Meena Jagannath, coordinator of the Global Network of Movement Lawyers at Movement Law Lab
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