String players around the world are standing up for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) who have lost their lives for protecting environmental values and human rights. They are sharing movements from the composition, The Thailand HRDs. The music is not intended to be purely melancholic but have a tinge of defiance so that these deaths do not mark an end but a continuation of the fight for justice. #StandUp4HumanRights #music4HRDs
Have you been inspired by the work and tenacity of an HRD (Human Rights Defender)? Please share their story with everyone here in the comments below.
This project probably would never have happened if photographer Luke Duggleby didn’t hear the story of HRDs, Ms. Montha Chukaew and Ms. Pranee Boonrat.
Learn more about Luke’s journey in creating the photo essay,
For Those Who Died Trying:
Unfortunately, the stories are continuing from Thailand. Thai rap group, Rap Against Dictatorship, is under investigation by the ruling Junta after their hard-hitting music video, Prathet Ku Me, goes viral.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/10/29/thailand-probe-dissident-rap-group-baseless
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZvzvLiGUtw
This short documentary by Luke is inspiring as we hear from HRDs who have managed to survive the threats against their lives…
https://vimeo.com/video/166129881