EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: 20 CSOs Sign Open Letter to the European Commission
Ms. Ursula von der Leyen President European Commission Brussels, Belgium Mr. Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security European Commission European Commission Brussels, Belgium 27 September 2025 Re: Trade Must Advance, not Undermine, Human Rights Dear President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, In a few days, the European Union and Thailand […]
RD Congo: Note de position face au Communiqué n°004/CNDH/007/CABRAP/03/2025
Nous, organisations de la société civile congolaises et internationales, avons pris connaissance avec intérêt du Communiqué de Presse n°004/CNDH/007/CABRAP/03/2025 annonçant le lancement de la procédure d’identification et d’enregistrement des défenseurs des droits humains en République Démocratique du Congo. Au regard des instruments juridiques nationaux et internationaux auxquels la RDC a librement adhéré – notamment la […]
Statement: EU and its member states should take urgent, coordinated measures to respond to Georgia’s crackdown on civil society and human rights organisations
8th of September 2025 9 international human rights organisations express profound concerns regarding the Georgian government’s all-out assault on human rights and civil society organisations in the country and call on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally end all persecution of civil society and media groups for their peaceful and legitimate work. The European Union, […]
Comunicado: En apoyo a los líderes y abogados de la ASOCIACIÓN QHANA PUKARA KURMI
Bolivia, 8 de septiembre Ante la escalada y la gravedad de amenazas, acoso, difamaciones, señalamientos y otras formas de violencia contra los líderes y los abogados de la Asociación de Pueblos Indígena Originario Campesinos “Qhana Pukara Kurmi”, violencia ejercida principalmente por actores vinculados a las actividades mineras en Viacha y zona aledañas, las organizaciones abajo […]
Strengthening Protection for Human Rights Defenders in Post-Conflict Aceh, Indonesia
On August 7, 2025, Protection International Indonesia, in collaboration with WALHI Aceh, held a Seminar and Workshop on Risk and Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Aceh, the westernmost province of Indonesia. Aceh has long been recognized for its complex socio-political dynamics and human rights challenges, rooted in decades of armed conflict that began in […]
El desplome de la democracia en El Salvador: un espejo para la región centroamericana
El 30 de julio de 2025, la Asamblea Legislativa de El Salvador, con 57 votos a favor y solo 3 en contra, aprobó una reforma constitucional que permite la reelección presidencial indefinida, extiende el periodo presidencial de cinco a seis años y elimina la segunda vuelta electoral, estableciendo que gana quien obtenga una mayoría simple. […]
From the Margins to the Frontlines: Celebrating Women Defenders with Disabilities Beyond Disability Pride Month
Protection International Africa 31st July 2025 As we wind up Disability Pride Month this July, it is a powerful moment to reflect on the resilience and leadership of persons with disabilities—particularly women who are not only breaking barriers but also defending the rights of others. Disability Pride Month celebrates identity, strength, and the rejection of […]
Centring Grassroots Feminist Voices at CEDAW91: PI Thailand and Thai Women HRDs in Geneva
We spoke to our Thailand representative Pranom Somwong about Protection International’s participation in this year’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) review, where Thailand was one of the countries under review. 1. Why was PI Thailand at the CEDAW review? Protection International (PI) Thailand participated in the 91st session of the CEDAW […]
Joint statement from 30 organizations: Commission Global Europe proposal “potentially game-changing”
16 July Today’s proposal to allocate €200 billion in the EU’s external action budget is potentially game-changing. In an era of increasing global instability and economic rivalry, the Commission’s proposal demonstrates a forward-looking vision for the EU’s role in the world, at a time where needs are rising. These investments in international partnerships are an […]
320+ SIGN OPEN LETTER ON THE HUNGARIAN BILL ENTITLED “TRANSPARENCY OF PUBLIC LIFE”
President Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Commissioner Michael McGrath Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection 22 May 2025 Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Commissioner McGrath, On 13 May, 2025, a member of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, submitted a new bill entitled the Transparency […]