The historic victory of 26th April, when Abelino Chub Caal was acquitted of all the malicious charges brought against him, has highlighted the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights in Guatemala.

Transnational corporations are growing in power. All over the world, this is often affecting the ability of citizens and governments to protect human rights.

Migrants, particularly women, are often caught in a web of arbitrarily implemented laws that leave them insecure and vulnerable to exploitation.

The Rainbow Activist Alliance is challenging the South African authorities stop the culture of impunity and violence.

Residents in in Chikware and Mapombere villages in Zimbabwe were threatened with a 72 hours eviction notice by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Due to rapid intervention this

Human rights are hard won and easily lost. This is a collection of stories of those who defend human rights around the world.