The Human Rights Defenders World Summit 2018 will bring together a diverse group of human rights defenders, from around the world. More than 150 HRDs are are getting ready to participate in the HRD World Summit 2018. This diverse and inclusive group aspires to represent the voices of the communities and defenders in shaping the future agenda for the protection of human rights defenders. These HRDS at the forefront of the struggles for social, political and environmental changes will have the opportunity to connect, work and debate together and engage with regional and international human rights organisations, global leaders from governments, the United Nations, and the private sector.