Kenya Media Working Group Publishes Protocol on Safety and Protection of Journalists

In cooperation with Protection International, the Kenya Media Working Group has published a Protocol on the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Kenya. This safety manual, published in both English and Swahili, contains essential guidelines for ensuring the general safety and security of journalists. It aims to provide journalists and media houses with tips and […]

High-level meetings in Brussels and The Hague with PI liaison officer from DR Congo

25th August, 2014. Brussels, Belgium – Last week Protection International had the pleasure of welcoming Roger Muchuba from its new liaison office in Kinshasa of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since May 2014, Roger has been researching primary factors influencing the protection of human rights defenders as well as a related law initiative in the DRC, and […]

PI et CEJIL se réjouissent des efforts en vue de l’adoption d’une Loi de protection des défenseurs des droits de l’homme au Honduras

Communique de presse conjoint Protection internationale et CEJIL saluent les efforts en vue de faire passer une loi qui protège les défenseurs des droits de l’homme, les journalistes et les militants pour la justice sociale au Honduras en consultation avec la société civile. Le 5 août 2014. Tegucigalpa, Honduras – Les risques auxquels font face les […]

Nouvelle formation en ligne de PI – Sécurité et Protection

Protection International annonce l’édition d’automne du cours en ligne « Gestion de la sécurité et de la protection pour défenseurs de droits humains et organisations sociales », de 29 Septembre au 21 Décembre 2014. Les formulaires de demande de participation au cours peuvent être envoyés jusqu’au 19 Septembre 2014. Pour une formulaire d’inscription et/ou des informations supplémentaires de […]

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR FALL TRAINING IN SECURITY AND PROTECTION

Protection International announces the Fall edition of its online training course entitled “Security and Protection Management for human rights defenders and social organizations.” The duration of the course is 60 hours over 12 weeks (approximately 5 hours per week) from 29 Sept-21 Dec 2014. Summary Designed for: NGOs, social organizations, and individuals. Duration: 60 hours over […]

A call to the Human Rights Community to observe court trials against HRDs in Thailand

August 9th, 2014. Loei, Thailand After months of rising tension and serious security threats, some 33 villagers from communities of Thailand’s Loei province are now facing potential judicial action in 7 lawsuits filed by gold mining operator Thung Kham Limited Company (TKL). On July 29th, a Loei court accepted the lawsuits and decided to proceed […]

NCPO interferes in Loei communities’ conflict with gold mining operator TKL

August 8th, 2014. Loei Province, Thailand Despite increasing pressure from military occupation and serious security threats, the community-lead group Khon Rak Ban Kerd (KBRK) continues to seek justice for damage caused by gold mining operations of the company Thung Kham Limited (TKL) in Thailand’s Loei province. Military not working in the interest of the community […]