A research agenda for the protection of human rights defenders

Nah, A. M., Bennett, Karen L., Ingleton, Danna and Savage, James (2013) A research agenda for the protection of human rights defenders. Journal of Human Rights Practice, 5 (3). pp. 401-420. ISSN 1757-9619

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This Special Issue of the Journal of Human Rights Practice is dedicated to critical reflection on the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs). In this article we consider existing research and knowledge about the protection of HRDs, highlight the contributions of the policy and practice notes in this collection, and put forward current issues and questions on the protection of HRDs for further exploration. Specifically, we highlight eight areas for research: the definition and use of the term ‘human rights defender’; perceptions of risk, security and protection; culture, gender and diversity (with particular emphasis on protecting women human rights defenders); the use of legal and administrative mechanisms for repression; the effectiveness of protection mechanisms; strategies and tactics for protection; fostering enabling environments for the defence of human rights; and the impact of technology and digital security on HRDs. In the last section of this article, we highlight the importance of more collaboration between academics, practitioners and HRDs for the effective evolution of protection mechanisms and practices. We reflect on the merits and challenges of collaborative applied research, suggesting how this can be done effectively.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	definition; gender; human rights defender; protection; risk; security
Subjects:	300 Social sciences > 320 Political science 300 Social sciences > 340 Law
Department:	School of Social Sciences (to June 2021) School of Social Sciences and Professions
Depositing User:	Karen Bennett
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2016 15:54
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2020 15:37
URI:	https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/id/eprint/907

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