A/HRC/57/60
87.
OHCHR received requests from victims and sources to anonymize information
published on their cases due to fear of reprisals. It also documented refusals from individuals
to engage with the United Nations for the same reason. Names and details of those concerned
are withheld for fear of further retaliation.
88.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situations of Mr. Guillermo
Gonzalo Carrión Maradiaga, Ms. Haydee Isabel Castillo Flores and Ms. Vilma Núñez de
Escorcia.
Philippines
89.
Special procedure mandate holders addressed allegations of the designation under
terrorism-related legislation of Mr. Windel B. Bolinget, as part of a group of human rights
defenders and Indigenous leaders. Reportedly, due to his cooperation with the United
Nations, Mr. Bolinget has been subjected to surveillance, harassment, and reputational
damage.37
90.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situations of the Karapatan
Alliance for the Advancement of People’s Rights and its Secretary-General, Ms. Cristina
Palabay. It also contains an update on the situation of Ms. Leila de Lima.
91.
The Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection with the present
report.
Russian Federation
92.
Special procedure mandate holders addressed allegations of the forced dissolution of
the NGO Man and Law through a court administrative decision that cited its consultative
status with the United Nations as one of the reasons for its dissolution. 38
93.
In July 2023, the Office of the Prosecutor General included the international NGO
Human Rights House Foundation in a list of organizations engaged in so-called undesirable
activities, in accordance with Federal Law No. 129-FZ.39 Allegedly, the inclusion of Human
Rights House Foundation in the list was due to its engagement with United Nations bodies
and mechanisms.
94.
In its resolution 54/23 on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, the
Human Rights Council expressed concern that the authorities were using legislative measures
against Russian civil society to criminalize cooperation with international organizations,
including cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. The Council noted
that the enforcement of such legislation was reportedly leading to self-censorship and
dissuading civil society actors from publicly engaging with the United Nations and other
organizations.
95.
Annex II contains information on the effects that restrictive legislation has had on the
ability of civil society actors to engage with the United Nations.
Saudi Arabia
96.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situations of Mr. Mohammad
Fahad Al Qahtani and Ms. Loujain Al-Hathloul.
Sri Lanka
97.
OHCHR documented harassment and intimidation by State security officials or
persons assumed to be affiliated with security officials against five individuals due to their
engagement with the United Nations. Names and details of those concerned are withheld due
to fear of further reprisals.
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See communication PHIL 4/2023; and
https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=38053.
See communication RUS 3/2024.
A/HRC/54/54, para. 29.
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