Interview with Escazú Ahora – Why a Chilean law for the protection of environmental defenders is so urgent?
Lee este artículo en castellano aquí. At the end of 2025, we sat down with Escazú Ahora to discuss the Draft Bill on the Protection of Environmental Defenders (Bulletin 16.886-12), a novel public policy proposal for Chile that aligns with the principles of the Escazú Agreement. We hope you enjoy the following interview, and that […]
Entrevista con Escazú Ahora – ¿Por qué es tan urgente una ley chilena para la protección de las personas defensoras del medio ambiente?
Read this article in English A finales de 2025 nos sentamos con Escazú Ahora para hablar del Proyecto de Ley sobre Protección de Personas Defensoras del Medio Ambiente (Boletín 16.886-12), una novedosa política pública propuesta para Chile que se alinea con los principios del Acuerdo de Escazú. Esperamos que disfruten de la siguiente entrevista, y […]
Protection International delivers expertise on HRD wellbeing and countering online hate in Central Asia.
On Wednesday December 10th Protection International (PI) took part in the event “Online hate against activists: gendered risks, psychological impact, and protection strategies.” The event was organised by the Regional Network of Civil Society Organisations of Central Asia ‘Ray of Light’, with support from UN Women and the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence. […]
The Essential Guide: Digital Safety for Women Human Rights Defenders
A Crucial Compilation from Protection International Africa (PIA) The 16 Days of Activism campaign may have concluded, but your safety remains our priority. Protection International Africa (PIA) is proud to present a vital, comprehensive resource for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) across Africa. This Digital Safety Pamphlet is the definitive compilation of all the crucial […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Stronger Together: Why Every Movement Must Include Disability
As the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), we are reminded of a timeless truth: Real progress is built when movements rise together. From climate justice to gender equality, from labor rights to freedom of expression. Social movements everywhere are gaining momentum. Yet, to reach their full potential, they must […]
PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN GUATEMALA: A 10 YEAR STRUGGLE
Lee esta entrada en castellano Finally, from sentence to action. The Public Policy for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) is the vital instrument with which Guatemala is beginning to settle a historic debt. The origin: A case of impunity On 20 December 2004, Florentín Gudiel, a courageous human rights defender, was murdered. Unfortunately, […]
POLÍTICA PÚBLICA PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE PERSONAS DEFENSORAS DE DERECHOS HUMANOS EN GUATEMALA: 10 AÑOS DE LUCHA.
Read this entry in English De la sentencia a la acción: La Política Pública para la Protección de Personas Defensoras de los Derechos Humanos (DDH) es el instrumento vital con el que Guatemala comienza a saldar una deuda histórica. El origen: Un caso de impunidad El 20 de diciembre de 2004, asesinaron a Florentín Gudiel, […]
When Elections Go Digital: What Tanzania Teaches East Africa
In recent days, Tanzania has offered a sobering reminder of how fragile our digital freedoms can become during politically charged times. The country’s election season has been marked by internet shutdowns, platform blocks, and intensified online surveillance, a pattern we’ve seen before across Africa, and one that may soon echo in Uganda and Kenya as […]
Deaf Awareness Month: Time to Open Our Eyes to Deaf Defenders
The meeting has already begun. Papers shuffle, voices overlap, decisions are being made. In the corner of the room sits a deaf defender—alert, ready to contribute, but excluded. No interpreter has been provided. No captions are available. While colleagues debate the future of human rights protection, their words remain out of reach. The excuse is […]
JUSTICE PREVAILS! Thai Court Dismisses SLAPP Case Against Six Women and Human Rights Defenders from Khon Rak Ban Kerd Dan Khun Thot Group
A major victory for human rights and the environment in Thailand! Human Rights Defenders Celebrate Legal Win, Call for Urgent Reforms on SLAPPS February 24, 2025 Four Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) and two Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from the Khon Rak Ban Kerd Dan Khun Thot Group celebrated after the Sikhio Provincial Court (Pak […]