Dare to Dissent

Dare to Dissent is a video series that tells the stories of the brave individuals we have represented before the UNWGAD and other mechanisms. The videos shed light on their cases and the human rights abuses they have endured.

Dare To Dissent - The Case of Salma Al-Shebab
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The Case of Salma Al-Shebab

Saudi Ph.D. student at the University of Leeds, arrested in 2021 for tweeting about women’s rights.

Oct 17, 2023

Dare To Dissent - The Case of Luis Fernando Camacho
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The Case of Luis Fernando Camacho

Bolivian opposition leader, lawyer, and governor of Santa Cruz arrested in December 2022 for leading peaceful protests against electoral fraud.

Dec 5, 2024

Dare To Dissent - The Case of Toomaj Salehi
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The Case of Toomaj Salehi

Iranian dissident rapper arrested in 2022 and initially sentenced to death after releasing a protest song.

Aug 26, 2024

Dare To Dissent - The Case of Marat Zylandbaev
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The Case of Marat Zylandbaev

Kazakh pro-democracy activist, leader of opposition group “Alga Kazakhstan!”, and ultramarathon runner, arrested in May 2023 for organizing a peaceful protest.

Feb 24, 2025