Safety First: Protection International Co-organiser in Historic First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders
From 3 to 4 June 2026, the Council of Europe Headquarters in Strasbourg will host a critical milestone: the First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs). Held inside the historic Hemicycle of the Palais de l’Europe, this gathering brings together grassroots defenders, civil society organisations, and international human rights bodies to confront the […]
Global Launch – A Critical Approach to the Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders
Para información del lanzamiento global en castellano, siga aquí. Protection International (PI) warmly invites you to the online global launch of our latest publication, A Critical Approach to the Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders. Amidst the triple planetary crisis, environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs)—especially Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities—are on the front lines, confronting […]
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 […]
Press Release: The Next Rule of Law Report: More Action, Less Reaction
The undersigned civil society, human rights, journalist and media support organisations call on the European Commission to strengthen the rule of law dialogue, improve the impact of the Rule of Law Report’s recommendations and take decisive action against systematic human rights violations in EU Member States. In 2025, the European Commission will publish its sixth […]
Seis territorios de Colombia luchan contra la estigmatización contando sus propias historias
Tras desarrollar sesiones de talleres participativos a comunidades que son parte del proyecto“Desinformación y estigmatización: cambiando las narrativas locales en Colombia” en losdepartamentos de Cauca, Huila, Putumayo, Vichada, Norte de Santander y en los Montes de María,ubicado entre los departamentos de Bolívar y Sucre, en talleres sobre narración de historias y nuevasnarrativas, lanzamos una serie […]
UN Human Rights Council adopts new resolution for the protection of HRDs in the face of new and emerging technologies
Brussels, 11 April 2025 Protection International celebrates the adoption of the UN resolution on the protection of HRDs in the face of new and emerging technologies. Led by Norway and co-sponsored by over 50 countries, the resolution was finally approved and adopted on 4 April 2025 at the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights […]
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 […]
We call on the future European Parliament and Commission to adopt an EU-wide Civil Society Strategy and an Agreement on Civil Dialogue
2024 European elections are a key opportunity to turn the tide of shrinking civil society space and limited civil dialogue all over Europe, and call on the new European Parliament and Commission to commit to concrete steps for a better recognition, protection and engagement of civil society. PI joins a broad number of civil society […]
Innovación y otros paradigmas para las políticas públicas de protección de DDH
Originalmente publicado en el Centro Regional de Servicios (CRES) Version in English available | La version française est disponible Luis Enrique Eguren y Alexandra Loaiza Introducción Desde 1997, hace casi 26 años, en diferentes países de las Américas se han creado, basados en la Declaración de la ONU sobre el derecho a defender los derechos […]