Letter of Support for Human Rights Defenders

A Letter of Support for Human Rights Defenders is a formal communication expressing solidarity and support for individuals or groups who are facing threats, attacks, or other risks as a result of their human rights work. The letter may be addressed to the human rights defenders themselves, as well as to relevant authorities, such as government officials, law enforcement agencies, or international bodies. Letters of support typically include a description of the human rights defender’s work and the risks they are facing, as well as a call for action to protect their safety and rights. They are an important tool for mobilizing public attention and pressure, and for providing moral and practical support to human rights defenders who are working in difficult or dangerous contexts.