The Threat Against Human Rights Defenders The Ripple Effect

Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
In this episode we look at the threat against human rights defenders. What makes these brave individuals a target for assassination?
HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC
INTERVIEWEE(S):
Michelle Foley, HRD Memorial Project Coordinator, Frontline Defenders
Juan Pappier, Senior Researcher for Americas at Human Rights Watch
Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office on Latin America.
Additional Links:
Global Assassination Monitor
Faces of Assassination
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
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