[Statement] 105 organizations from 25 countries co-sign statement on the assassination of Brazilian human rights defender Dilma Ferreira Silva
Statement on the Assassination of Dilma Ferreira Silva, leader of Brazil’s Movement of Dam-Affected Peoples (MAB) In the face of the brutal crime committed on March 22nd against a coordinator of the Movement of Dam-Affected Peoples in Brazil, the undersigned human rights and environmental organizations call on Brazilian authorities and multilateral organizations to ensure that […]
[Human Rights Council 40 session] Oral statement on the worrying situation of Human Rights in Burundi
On the occasion of the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Enquiry on Burundi during the 40th session of the Human Rights Council, Protection International endorsed FIACAT’s oral statement on the worrying situation of Human Rights in Burundi. Statement: Thank you, Mr President Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Commission of Inquiry, I am speaking […]
[Statement] Civil society organizations call for Germain Rukuki’s acquittal in Burundi
Today, the appeal hearing of human rights defender Germain Rukuki took place in Ngozi before the Bujumbura Court of Appeal, with no security incidents reported. The Court took the case under advisement and the decision is expected to be announced within the next 30 days. Mr. Rukuki was arrested by the Service National du Renseignement […]
Protection International will participate in the international workshop “Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Good Practices and the Role of Italy”
11 June 2018 Protection International will participate in the international workshop “Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Good Practices and the Role of Italy”, which will take place in Rome on the 18th of June. Liliana de Marco Coenen, Executive Director of PI, will speak as a representative of civil society organizations. In addition, the workshop will also be attended […]
Protection International will participate in the international workshop “Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Good Practices and the Role of Italy”
11 June 2018 Protection International will participate in the international workshop “Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Good Practices and the Role of Italy”, which will take place in Rome on the 18th of June. Liliana de Marco Coenen, Executive Director of PI, will speak as a representative of civil society organizations. In addition, the workshop will also be attended […]
Women on the Frontlines: Protection International will participate in the European Development Days 2018
Brussels, 4 June 2018 Protection International will participate in the European Development Days (EDD), the event that brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. The present edition, which will take place on 5 and 6 June at the European Commission, […]
Women on the Frontlines: Protection International will participate in the European Development Days 2018
Brussels, 4 June 2018 Protection International will participate in the European Development Days (EDD), the event that brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. The present edition, that will take place on 5 and 6 June at the European Commission, […]
FREE GERMAIN RUKUKI ! -Solidarity call with Germain Rukuki #rukuki
Protection International is taking part actively in the solidarity campaign with HRD Germain Rukuki, unlawfully arrested on 13th July 2017. Help us spread the word and tweet in all languages, to as many people as you can! Germain #Rukuki, we are with you! Human Rights Defender Germain Rukuki was arrested on 13th July 2017 for […]
Indonesian UPR Session in UN Human Rights Council – Press Statement
Press Statement “Response to Indonesian UPR Session in UN Human Rights Council” Indonesian civil society expresses its greatest appreciation to the Government of Indonesia which has exhibited its commitment to cooperate openly and dialogically with the international human rights mechanism by attending the Universal Periodic Review Session (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council on […]
GUATEMALA: European Parliament (EP) mobilises for HRDs
Worrying statistics for human rights defenders (HRDs) in Guatemala have led the European Parliament to approve an urgent resolution on the situation of HRDs in Guatemala during its plenary session on 16 February in Strasbourg. Between January and November 2016, 223 assaults were registered against HDRs as well as 14 killings and 7 attempted murders. […]