Venezuela: Further information: Women and girls’ rights defender is free

Venezuelan teacher and human rights defender Vannesa Rosales was released on 21 July 2021 after spending nine months detained, six of which under house arrest. She was criminalized for her work as a defender of sexual and reproductive rights in Venezuela. During the preliminary hearing held on 21 July, the court dismissed the prosecution and closed the case against Vannesa.

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