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 […]
Día Int. de la Mujer: Comprender las dinámicas y exigencias de manera diferencial para contribuir a la disminución de la brecha de género
Históricamente las mujeres han alzado su voz en pro de la búsqueda de mayor igualdad y acceso a derechos. En numerosas e históricas movilizaciones las mujeres han protestado contra las difíciles condiciones de trabajo a las que se veían y ven expuestas, dentro de las cuales se han identificado las excesivas jornadas de trabajo y […]
Women’s movements in the DR Congo: PI’s New Publication (FR, EN)
Report in FR, executive summary in EN – Rapport en français, résumé exécutif en anglais With the support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the collaboration of SOFEPADI and the CFDDH, Protection International is proud to present its newest report on women’s movements in the DRC. This report is the result of a […]
New Publication on Strengthening the Inclusion, Protection and Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders with Disabilities
“Human rights defenders with disabilities have great potential to transform the way human rights is understood and enacted. Their unique perspectives of their contexts, their creativity, their ways of navigating challenges and solving problems, enrich the way communities respond to human rights violations and violence.” Foreword by Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Chair of UN Committee on […]
Une discussion collective sur le renforcement des capacités : Rejoignez notre recherche sur les pratiques de sécurité et de protection efficaces
Protection International a lancé une initiative de recherche innovante afin de recenser les pratiques de renforcement des capacités en matière de sécurité et de protection qui améliorent considérablement le travail quotidien et la protection des défenseur·e·s des droits humains (DDH). Nous nous adressons aux : Contribuer à la recherche de PI Si vous avez participé […]
Una conversación colectiva sobre fortalecimiento de capacidades: Únete a nuestra investigación sobre prácticas de seguridad y protección
Protection International lanzó una iniciativa de investigación innovadora para mapear prácticas de fortalecimiento de capacidades en seguridad y protección que mejoran significativamente el trabajo diario y la protección de personas defensoras de derechos humanos (DDH). Nos dirigimos a: Contribuye a la Investigación de PI Si has participado o respaldado estos esfuerzos de fortalecimiento de capacidades […]
A Collective Discussion on Capacity-Strengthening: Join Our Research on Impactful Security and Protection Practices
Protection International launched a groundbreaking research initiative to map out impactful capacity strengthening (formerly known as capacity-building) practices in security and protection that significantly enhance the daily work and protection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). We are reaching out to: Contribute to PI’s Research If you have engaged in or supported these capacity-strengthening efforts and […]
Comunicación comunitaria contra la desinformación y la estigmatización en Colombia
Diversas organizaciones sociales encuentran en la comunicación comunitaria o popular la forma para expresar sus opiniones frente a diversas realidades que viven, convirtiéndose ellas mismas en fuente primaria de información y agentes de cambio frente a la narrativa que se construye sobre la defensa de los Derechos Humanos. Así mismo, la comunicación comunitaria les ha […]
Position paper: “Towards a Safe and Enabling Environment for the Right to Defend Human Rights”
In recent years, the global landscape has witnessed a concerning erosion of democratic values and civil rights, which has resulted in human rights defenders (HRDs) facing increasing challenges. Factors such as rising authoritarianism and the influence of non-state entities have contributed to restricting civil society’s role in shaping societal affairs. In this position paper, Protection […]