With over 7,300 projects across three continents, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plays a crucial role in sustainable development. Active in 36 countries and expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa, the EBRD operates in regions where environmental and social risk management is often weak, regulatory oversight is limited, and civic space is restricted. To ensure its investment

In a joint statement with ISHR, Antoine Gliksohn, executive director of the Global Albinism Alliance, stressed the importance of the mandate of the Independent Expert in light of the continued attacks on persons with albinism.

ISHR co-organised a side event on the protection of human rights defenders against new and emerging forms of technology-facilitated rights violations on the margins of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.

Date: 27 March 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Speaker: Lord Robert Carnwath, Justice Brian Preston, Dr. Joana Setzer, Professor David Kershaw Venue: Lecture Theatre, Centre Building, LSE Campus, London