UN Special Rapporteur Visits Honduras
“In the historical context of a legacy of poverty, underdevelopment and citizen insecurity, the military coup of 2009 further exacerbated the situation in the country and has negatively impacted Honduran society as a whole” Special Rapporteur Rashida Manjoo as she finalized her country mission to Honduras. Tegucigalpa, July 11, 2014 — Honduras. Often dubbed one of […]
Villagers in Loei province unify demands against increasingly perilous gold mining activities
Under rising tensions and increased security concerns, a public hearing was held last Friday 18 July in Loei province, North Eastern Thailand to collect testimonies and demands from members across 6 villages badly affected by gold mining operations of the company Thung Kam Co Ltd. Held by the community-lead group Khon Rak Ban Koed (KRBK), […]
Call for applications: Protection Officer in Thailand
Protection International (PI) is seeking to recruit a Protection Officer in Thailand. PI is an international non-profit organization researching strategies and security management tools that protect human rights defenders and sharing its expertise in this area with people at risk for their human rights work all around the world. PI sees human rights defenders as […]
THAILAND: PI BRIEFS EU DIPLOMATS ON THE SITUATION IN LOEI PROVINCE
Protection Desk-Thailand (PD-Thailand) was invited to brief European Union diplomats on the situation of human rights defenders at risk in Loei province in North Eastern Thailand, where local communities and their leaders work to protect the environment and their health from the negative effects of mining and to uphold their community’s agricultural practices. In Loei violence has escalated […]
PI contributes to the EIDHR Forum 2014 with a presentation on community protection
The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Forum 2014 takes place between 12-14 May in Brussels. This annual event brings together CSOs that are beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries of the Instrument. It is an opportunity to review their experiences and to look at lessons learned and best practices to improve the EIDHR support for them. This year’s […]
NOHA – University of Deusto runs a 5-day course in Humanitarian Protection
30 June 2014 – 4 July 2014, Bilbao, Spain Co-directed by Cristina Churruca Muguruza (Human Rights Institute – University of Deusto) and Enrique Eguren (Protection International) WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? The protection of affected populations in situations of crisis, such as armed conflicts or natural disasters, has become a main element of humanitarian action. Humanitarian agencies have developed policies, […]
PI welcomes the appointment of Michel Forst as the new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
On May 8th, 2014, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the appointment of Michel Forst as the new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. Protection International warmly welcomes the appointment of Mr Forst as the new United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. PI Board President, Enrique Eguren added: “Mr. Forst’s extensive experience in human […]
Protection International felicita a Michel Forst por su nombramiento como nuevo Relator Especial sobre la situación de los defensores de derechos humanos
El Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas ratificó, el 8 de mayo de 2014, el nombramiento de Michel Forst como nuevo Relator Especial sobre la situación de los defensores de derechos humanos. Protection International felicita a Michel Forst por su nombramiento como nuevo Relator Especial sobre la situación de los defensores de derechos humanos. El Presidente del Consejo de Administración de PI, […]
Thailand: Human rights organizations make global call to action on community land rights dispute
NGOs call upon the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the EU for a more active role 4 September 2014. Bangkok, Thailand 10 Human rights organizations have signed a joint statement calling for action of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the European Union, and the National Human Rights Organisation. They call upon […]
Job Opportunity : Representative for the East and Horn of Africa
Protection International (PI) is seeking to recruit a representative for its work in and from the East & Horn of Africa. PI is an international non-profit organization researching strategies and security management tools that protect human rights defenders and sharing its expertise in this area with people at risk for their human rights work all […]