Launch: Dissent on Trial: Strategies to counter rising criminalization of activism

Across the world, governments and corporations are using criminal law to silence human rights defenders. Dissent on Trial exposes this trend—and highlights specific legal and advocacy strategies to fight back against SLAPPs, as well as the criminalization of civil disobedience, whistleblowers and journalists. Join our online and in-person launch of this important resource in the fight against the growing criminalisation of activism.

Moderator: Omhle Ntshingila (Right2Protest)
Speakers: Marco Perolini (Amnesty), Sithuthukile Mkhize (CALS), Louise Edwards (APCOF), an environmental defender (from France, tbc)
Languages: English with French & Spanish interpretation

Register:

November 27, 2025
From: 14:00  
to 15:30
(UTC)
Location: Johannesburg
Link: https://forms.gle/QT5PARkQJmREcDRd9
Country(ies): South Africa
Event Type: Hybrid, Physical, Virtual, Launch
Languages: English, Francais, Espagnol
Campaign Partners:
Africa Policing Civilian Oversight Forum
Amnesty International
SUARAM