Annual publications

In 2013, Protection International (PI) continued to support the work of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) across the world and help make their environments safer. The following Annual Report gives concrete examples of PI's work throughout the world in 2013, but specifically focused on capacity building...

In 2011 and 2012, Protection International made considerable progress in the core areas of its global protection programme. From helping defenders where they’re most at risk in more than twenty countries, to developing innovative security management tools, we consistently investigate new ways to...

Foreword In the 2nd year, PI and partners could already prove the effectiveness of the new approach of protection of human rights defenders (HRD) on the ground. Indeed, in 2010, 7 Protection Desks (PDs) had been established in Guatemala (covering Central America), Colombia, Mexico, Uganda and Kenya...

Foreword Demonstration in DRC against impunity forn the muder of Pascal Kabungulu Human rights defenders are key actors in the rule of law, the struggle against impunity and the establishment of democracy in any society. They sometimes have to work clandestinely, often at the risk of their own...

Foreword This document represents more than 20 years of experience in the field of protection for human rights defenders – since much of our members’ experience originates from former involvement with Peace Brigades International (PBI) and other international organizations. At the end of 2007, the...