Practical Guide to Reporting Threats Against Human Rights Defenders on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

CEJIL has developed a practical guide to strengthen responses to threats and abuse in digital environments. In a context where reporting incidents and activating national and international protection mechanisms is crucial, it is equally important to use the tools provided by platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads effectively. These spaces are key for public debate and community organizing, but they can also amplify violence and harassment. Reporting violent or threatening content not only helps curb its spread, but also allows for the documentation of risk patterns and holds platforms accountable to their human rights due diligence obligations. The guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to report this type of content and outlines the next steps to take when initial platform tools are not sufficient.