Trial Observation of the Maheshe Proceedings (Dr. Congo): Summary and Recommendations
Taking into account the general state of impunity in DR Congo, especially with regard to violations against HRD in 2007 and 2008, Protection International (PI) carried out a trial observation of the presumed killers of the Okapi Radio journalist Serge Maheshe, who was killed in 2007. Trial observation and monitoring is a key part of […]
Situation Report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders – Indonesia 2025
Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs) are individuals or groups who peacefully work to protect and promote human rights related to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. They are not limited to environmental activists, campaigners, or civil society organizations. EHRDs can be Indigenous Peoples, local communities, fishers, farmers, journalists, academics, students, or any individual acting […]
A Critical Approach to the Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders
Pour la version en français, veuillez cliquer ici. Para la versión en castellano, haz clic aquí. This Protection International (PI) publication defines what a safe and enabling environment for Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs) should look like and how to achieve it. PI advocates for a situated, intersectional approach centered on EHRDs’ needs, recognizing the […]
Monitoring Report of the Situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Indonesia. January – June 2025.
Monitoring Report of the Situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Indonesia. 1st Semester, January – June 2025. Background Since 2023, Protection International (PI) and Satya Bumi have collaborated in monitoring violence against human rights defenders (HRDs). Since then, PI and Satya Bumi have prepared two annual monitoring reports on violence against human rights defenders: […]
Voices for Peace – The critical role of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Nigeria’s peacebuilding landscape
Human rights defenders (HRDs) play an indispensable role in promoting peace, justice and human dignity in conflict-affected countries like Nigeria. However, their work often challenges entrenched power dynamics, making them targets of threats, harassment and violence, particularly in volatile and fragile environments. In such contexts, women HRDs face heightened risks, including gender-based violence, threats and […]
2023 Annual Report
Protection International (PI) is happy to publish its 2023 Annual Report! It provides highlights of the work we did in 2023 to fortify the right to defend human rights across the globe, and stand with human rights defenders (HRDs). We are proud of the work achieved, which includes supporting hundreds of HRDs, communities and civil […]
A Critical Approach to Collective Protection: Taking Stock of Protection International’s Experience
Protection International is delighted to introduce our new paper: A Critical Approach to Collective Protection: Taking Stock of Protection International’s Experience. Defending human rights is inherently a collective practice. Human rights defenders act both individually and as a group. Therefore, protection should also be collective. However, existing protection mechanisms often focus on individual HRDs, potentially […]
Women’s movements in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (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 in collaboration with 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 […]
Strengthening the Inclusion, Protection and Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders with Disabilities
A year ago, we launched our guide “Strengthening the Inclusion, Protection, and Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders with Disabilities”. Today, we take another step forward in accessibility by offering it in Spanish, French, Russian, and Swahili. Nuestra guía “Fortalecer la inclusión, protección y bienestar de las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos con discapacidad” está […]
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 […]