New look, same commitment to the right to defend human rights

We are excited to unveil Protection International (PI)’s new visual identity! We have worked to defend the right to defend human rights (RDHR) since 2007. Over the years, we have evolved and grown significantly, starting from just a few inspired activists with a vision to now a global organisation of nearly 100 staff. After 17 […]

Press release: European Union and civil society sign landmark partnership to promote an enabling environment for civil society globally

Brussels, 12 June 2024 European Union and civil society sign landmark partnership to promote an enabling environment for civil society globally The EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE) programme seeks to support civil society to thrive by preventing efforts to restrict civic space and repress civil society organisations (CSOs). A […]

World Environment Day: to save the planet, we need to protect environmental human rights defenders. Here is how Protection International does it.

The triple planetary crisis encompassing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss is a global reality with far-reaching consequences, including a negative impact on human rights. In the words of the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this crisis “threatens the well-being and survival of millions of people around the world”. The European Commission also alerts, “Biodiversity […]

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: two human rights defenders from East Africa share their experiences defending LGBTQIA+ rights

To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Protection International (PI) interviewed two human rights defenders (HRDs) that strive to defend LGBTQIA+ rights in East Africa. Dennis (they / them) is a lawyer who advocates for the rights of LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya. They work closely with the transgender and gender […]

From Kinshasa to Berlin and Brussels: PI’s Efforts to Support HRDs in the DRC

Amid a very concerning escalation of the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) also remains alarming. The space for civil society to defend human rights is shrinking and local voices denounce that the Congolese authorities not only fail to protect defenders, but in some cases also […]

Apply Now: PI’s E-Learning Course on “Security and Protection Management for Human Rights Defenders and Social Organisations”

Protection International (PI) is excited to announce another edition of its e-learning course, “Security and Protection Management for Human Rights Defenders and Social Organisations,” starting from September 16. Registration is open until July 28, 2024. To secure your spot and access detailed course information, simply email us at e-learning@protectioninternational.org. Since 2011, PI has supported human […]