Sharing Knowledge About the Collective Protection of Black Women Human Rights Defenders
On June 5, Protection International and the Institute of Black Women – GELEDÉS presented the guidebook “Sharing knowledge about collective protection of black women human rights defenders”, a publication resulting from the series of virtual meetings “Voices of women” which were held in 2020. The booklet compiles information and insights from more than 20 black […]
What do we mean by collective protection?
What do we mean by collective protection and what are its main elements?In the infographic below, we share the key concepts that are needed to better understand collective protection. What is it? Who constitutes a collective of human rights defenders? What are their approaches? And what are some examples within the Colombian context? Protection International […]
The Right to Defend Human Rights During COVID-19
Within the framework of the social, economic and public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic, Protection International Colombia created the following guidebook aimed at human rights defenders and their communities within the country. This guide contains relevant information and basic recommendations for addressing the risks faced by human rights defenders and communities, which are intensified under current […]
The Right to Defend Human Rights During COVID-19
Within the framework of the social, economic and public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic, Protection International Colombia created the following guidebook aimed at human rights defenders and their communities within the country. This guide contains relevant information and basic recommendations for addressing the risks faced by human rights defenders and communities, which are intensified […]
Redefining the risk approach
Designing And Implementing A Human Rights Defender-Centric Approach to Protection We are proud to publish “Redefining the Risk Approach”, a publication about the Risk Analysis and Protection Plan Principles, otherwise known as the “Risk Approach Recommendations”. The Risk Analysis and Protection Plan Principles are 21 concrete statements, which outline the most essential and foundational concepts […]
2020 Focus Stories
A lot can change in a year, and 2020 has been unprecedented for Protection International— both in terms of challenges and innovation. The sudden outburst of COVID-19 has had a direct impact on all parts of society, as well as on our personal lives. It has not only added onto the usual struggles within our […]
“Gestalt Notebook” for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders
A lot can change in a year, and 2020 has been unprecedented for Protection International— both in terms of challenges and innovation. The sudden outburst of COVID-19 has had a direct impact on all parts of society, as well as on our personal lives. It has not only added onto the usual struggles within our […]
National Human Rights Institutions and the Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Insights from Indonesia and Thailand
National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) that comply with the Paris Principles are in a unique position to guide and advice Governments on their human rights obligations, including their duty to protect human rights defenders. Even if their mandate may be limited on paper, there is a whole range of actions they can undertake to contribute […]
2020 CEDAW Progress Report Card: WHRDs reporting on Thailand’s compliance with the 2017 CEDAW Concluding Observations
The Convention to eliminate all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) provides important protection tools for women and girls in international human rights law. According to CEDAW, recognising and guaranteeing equal treatment between women and men is not enough. Rather, its state signatories have the duty to take appropriate action towards the elimination of all […]
The risks of defenders of the right to land and territory in the post-peace agreement scenario in Colombia
The risks of defenders of the right to land and territory in the post-peace agreement scenario in Colombia – a view from the region is a joint publication by Protection International and Pensamiento y Acción Social (PAS) that throws light on the reality for land rights defenders in a post-peace agreement Colombia, as well as […]