Human Rights Defender
/ˈhjuːmən raɪts dɪˈfɛndər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or group who acts to promote or protect human rights through advocacy, monitoring, or legal action.
The human rights defender documented abuses and urged government accountability.
Forms
- human rights defender
- human rights defenders
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Commentary
The term emphasizes proactive protection or promotion roles; when drafting, specify actions or contexts to clarify scope (e.g., legal advocacy, monitoring).
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