Summary:

A group of international civil society organisations has written an open letter to Angola's Minister of External Relations to draw attention to violations against human rights defenders in the country, including intimidation and death threats received by young people involved in public demonstrations.

http://www.crin.org/docs/Open_Letter_Angola_Joint.pdf

Further information

• Transparency Campaign: Restrictions on children's rights defenders
• CRIN editorial on Children's Right to Freedom of Association
• CRIN editorial on Children's Rights and Freedom of Expression

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Last updated 17/08/2011 03:13:56

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