Protection International Hosted Roundtable on National Public Policies for the Protection of Defenders at the 15th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights
Brussels, 11 December 2013. On 5 and 6 December 2013, the European Union held the 15th EU-NGO forum on Human Rights in Brussels. The event addressed the overarching theme of “accountability” regarding two interrelated topics: 1) the fight against impunity; and 2) accountability for economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) violations. Protection International (PI) is proud to have […]
PI GLOBAL MEETING IN KENYA: STRENGTHENING PROTECTION NETWORKS
“Members of the Malindi Rights Forum (in the Malindi community, north of Mombasa, Kenya ) shared their experiences of resistance in defending their territory and we talked about similar experiences in Colombia, Guatemala, and Thailand. We observed that aggression patterns, victims, and non-state perpetrators (such as private companies) are similar across continents. An old man, surprised at […]
EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS DAY
Today, 29th November marks the eighth anniversary of International Women’s Human Rights Defenders Day. A landmark UN resolution on protecting WHRDs, passed this week, urges States to put in place gender-specific laws and policies for the protection of WHRDs and to ensure that defenders themselves are involved in the design and implementation of these measures. […]
Kenya: Protection International and Malindi Human Rights Forum – partnering since 2010 to build a safer working environment for defenders
Protection International has been working with the Malindi Human Rights Forum (MRF) since 2010. The objective of this partnership has been to contribute towards a safer working environment. The partnership has used various approaches, all designed to build capacity and help MRF members understand the risks resulting from their working environment and how to adopt a range of […]
Video De La Audiencia Ante La Cidh Sobre “Mecanismo Para La Implementación De Medidas Cautelares en Honduras”, en La Que Participo María Martín, Representando a Pi
El lunes 28 de Octubre 2013, representantes del Estado Hondureño comparecieron a una audiencia pública ante la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos en la Ciudad de Washington, D.C. para explicar las acciones tomadas a favor de la seguridad de personas defensoras en ese país. Dicha audiencia fue solicitada por organizaciones nacionales e internacionales que hemos […]
Honduras Does Not Protect Human Rights Defenders
Washington DC, Wednesday 29th October 2013. The State of Honduras fails to comply with the implementation of protection measures for human rights defenders (HRD) at risk. For this reason, last Monday 28th October, state representatives appeared in a public hearing before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights in Washington D.C. This hearing was requested by […]
PI’s Finance and Fundraising unit is looking for an intern to initiate and support the organization of events in Brussels
Protection International Fundraising & Events Internship: PI is looking for an intern to support the fundraising unit and the organisation of events in Brussels! 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 […]
PI is looking for a Representative in Thailand
Call for applications: Protection International Representative for 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 agents of change who […]
PI is looking for a Webmaster and IT Officer based in Brussels
Job title: Webmaster and IT Officer Location: Brussels Hours: 15 hours per week Reports to: Outreach and Communication OfficerTasks • Administer and manage PI´s web platform (WordPress CMS) • Plan, design and develop improvements to PI websites in coordination with Outreach Officer and Executive Direction. • Develop and code web solutions on request of the […]
JOB OPPORTUNITY : PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL IS LOOKING FOR A FUNDRAISER
With a view to extending its financial capacity, PI is looking for a Fundraiser, who would work under the direct supervision of the Responsible for Finances and of the Executive Committee. Download the full job description. Key responsibilities: To work within the mandate of PI and follow the principles of Impartiality and non- partisanship To work […]