Nicolas Rapin

City of Geneva approves CHF 2m aid for NGOs hit by US aid cuts - Geneva Solutions The City Council has approved an "exceptional and one-off" loan to support Geneva-based NGOs hit by US aid cuts, in a vote supported by centrists and the left but opposed by right-wing elected officia...

The City of Geneva’s decision to approve CHF 2 million in aid for NGOs affected by US funding cuts is a beacon of hope. This support comes at a critical time when many NGO are struggling to sustain their vital work

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Director’s update: Impact of US funding freeze on human rights defenders and ISHR ISHR is directly affected by the US funding freeze. The suspension of US government funds means we’ve already had to terminate, defer or reduce activities to support human rights defenders working in…

US funding freeze is having a real impact and we at
@ishr.ch are feeling it firsthand.

But giving up is not an option. Now more than ever, the fight for human rights needs strong, sustained support. NGOs play a vital role, but they can't do it alone.

YouTube video by ISHRGlobal Celebrating 10 years of HRDAP!

🎉 Happy 10th anniversary to @ishr.ch's HRDAP! 🎉
Grateful to have worked on this program for the past two years—more than just a training, it's a platform empowering human rights defenders to drive change at the UN and beyond!

YouTube video by ISHRGlobal 2024 ISHR Top 10 wins

I’m happy to have contributed to @ishrglobal.bsky.social’s impactful work. Despite declining support for human rights, thanks to the dedication of my colleagues and the support of our partners, we achieved incredible milestones that make this work so meaningful.

It was also both a rewarding and challenging project to support as a fundraiser, as innovative initiatives often encounter initial hesitation 💪

YouTube video by ISHRGlobal The Declaration +25

On #HumanRightsDay, I’m happy to share this cool video showcasing the Declaration+25, a vital project my colleagues at @ishrglobal.bsky.social and other organizations have been working on for months👇

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If you’re in Geneva next week, @ishrglobal.bsky.social is screening of "In Search of My Sister" on Monday 9 December

If you are or know a human rights activist, you might be interested by @ishrglobal.bsky.social advocacy training. Application are open until January 10. Fun guaranteed!

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