Ableism in Protection: Who Is Protection Really Designed For?
Protection, at its core, is about safeguarding those most at risk. Yet, an uncomfortable question persists: what happens when protection systems themselves are excluded? Ableism: understood as discrimination or bias that privileges non disabled people and treats them as the norm, is deeply embedded in many social systems. The protection sector is no exception. Often […]
Déclaration de Protection International concernant l’annulation de RightsCon 2026
To read in English, click here Para castellano, haz clic aquí Bruxelles, Bangkok, Nairobi, Ville de Guatemala, Bogotá, 7 mai 2026 Protection International (PI) exprime sa profonde inquiétude concernant l’annulation de RightsCon 2026. Cette décision est un nouveau signal alarmant du rétrécissement de l’espace civique pour la communauté mondiale des droits numériques et un revers […]
Declaración de Protection International sobre la Cancelación de RightsCon 2026
To read in English, click here Pour français cliquez ici Bruselas, Bangkok, Nairobi, Ciudad de Guatemala, Bogotá, 7 de mayo de 2026 Protection International (PI) expresa profunda preocupación por la cancelación de RightsCon 2026. Esta decisión es otra señal inquietante de la reducción del espacio cívico para la comunidad global de derechos digitales y un […]
Statement from Protection International on the Cancellation of RightsCon 2026
Pour français cliquez ici Para castellano haz clic aquí Brussels, Bangkok, Nairobi, Guatemala City, Bogotá, 7 May 2026 Protection International (PI) expresses deep concern regarding the cancellation of RightsCon 2026. This decision is a further worrying signal of the shrinking civic space for the global digital rights community and a setback for the collective safety […]
The Essential Guide: Digital Safety for Women Human Rights Defenders
A Crucial Compilation from Protection International Africa (PIA) The 16 Days of Activism campaign may have concluded, but your safety remains our priority. Protection International Africa (PIA) is proud to present a vital, comprehensive resource for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) across Africa. This Digital Safety Pamphlet is the definitive compilation of all the crucial […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Stronger Together: Why Every Movement Must Include Disability
As the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), we are reminded of a timeless truth: Real progress is built when movements rise together. From climate justice to gender equality, from labor rights to freedom of expression. Social movements everywhere are gaining momentum. Yet, to reach their full potential, they must […]
Appel à l’action – Inscrire l’urgence en République Démocratique du Congo à l’ordre du jour du conseil desaffaires étrangères de l’UE du 20 novembre
Bruxelles, 6 novembre 2025 A l’attention de : Ministères des affaires étrangères des Etats membres de l’UE Les organisations soussignées, membres du réseau EurAc, vous écrivent pour vous alerter sur la détérioration alarmante de la situation sécuritaire, humanitaire et des droits humains dans l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) et pour exiger l’inscription […]
When Elections Go Digital: What Tanzania Teaches East Africa
In recent days, Tanzania has offered a sobering reminder of how fragile our digital freedoms can become during politically charged times. The country’s election season has been marked by internet shutdowns, platform blocks, and intensified online surveillance, a pattern we’ve seen before across Africa, and one that may soon echo in Uganda and Kenya as […]
Deaf Awareness Month: Time to Open Our Eyes to Deaf Defenders
The meeting has already begun. Papers shuffle, voices overlap, decisions are being made. In the corner of the room sits a deaf defender—alert, ready to contribute, but excluded. No interpreter has been provided. No captions are available. While colleagues debate the future of human rights protection, their words remain out of reach. The excuse is […]
RD Congo: Note de position face au Communiqué n°004/CNDH/007/CABRAP/03/2025
Nous, organisations de la société civile congolaises et internationales, avons pris connaissance avec intérêt du Communiqué de Presse n°004/CNDH/007/CABRAP/03/2025 annonçant le lancement de la procédure d’identification et d’enregistrement des défenseurs des droits humains en République Démocratique du Congo. Au regard des instruments juridiques nationaux et internationaux auxquels la RDC a librement adhéré – notamment la […]