Position paper: “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 […]
2022 Annual Report
We are pleased to present Protection International’s 2022 Annual Report! As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we are thrilled to show case our impactful journey throughout the year. Across 25 countries spanning 4 continents, we actively engaged with and provided direct support to 148 communities and organisations. Aligned with our 2019-2023 Global Strategy, our report […]
25th Anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders: What’s Next for this Crucial Instrument?
9 December 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups, and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, more commonly known as the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). The Declaration’s adoption in 1998 was a huge achievement, and the […]
Webinar Nov 30: Inclusion, Protection, and Wellbeing of HRDs with Disabilities
[Versión en español más abajo] [Version française ci-dessous] On behalf of Protection International, Durham University, and the University of York it is a pleasure to invite you to our webinar on Strengthening the Inclusion, Protection, and Wellbeing of HRDs with Disabilities on 30 November, 14:30-16:00 CET (see the World Clock for the time in your […]
Apply by January 14 to our e-learning course on “Security and Protection Management for Human Rights Defenders and Social Organisations”
Protection International (PI) is launching the NEW and UPDATED edition of our e-learning course “Security and Protection Management for Human Rights Defenders and Social Organisations” starting on February 5, 2024. Registrations are open until January 14, 2024. For an application form and detailed information about the course, send an e-mail to: e-learning@protectioninternational.org. Since 2011, PI […]
Are you a human rights defender, organisation, collective, facilitator or donor and you have RECEIVED, FUNDED, SUPPORTED, ACCOMPANIED, or DELIVERED any kind of capacity-building process on security and protection management? Fill out the survey!
[Brève explication en espagnol et en français ci-dessous][Breve explicación en español y francés más abajo] Protection International (PI) is launching a research process and survey to map out capacity-building practices on security and protection that have had a meaningful impact on human rights defenders (HRDs) daily work and protection. Therefore, we are looking for: If […]
PI Supported HRDs Action in Geneva Calling to Update the UN Declaration on HRDs on its 25th Anniversary
On September 18, Protection International (PI) supported a diverse assembly of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations who convened at Place des Nations in Geneva, right across from the United Nations. The gathering served as a symbol of unity, as attendees collectively held a banner that celebrated the right to defend human rights […]
The AHRI Bilbao Declaration: A critical review of the UN Declaration on HRDs
In early September, Protection International participated in the 2023 AHRI Conference, hosted by the University of Deusto. A key outcome was the later-issued AHRI Bilbao Declaration, which serves as a critical review of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), particularly spotlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. This year is significant for […]
The Sunflower Declaration: A call to action to protect human rights defenders at risk
Today, the “Sunflower Declaration” was released, a call to action that PI endorsed to protect human rights defenders at risk. This declaration – issued as part of the Nobel Peace Conference 2023 – reiterates that everyone can be a human rights defender, that this role can take several forms and that human rights cannot exist […]
Innovation and Other Paradigms for Public Policies for the Protection of HRDs
Originally published in the Centro Regional de Servicios (CRES) Disponible la versión en español | La version française est disponible Luis Enrique Eguren y Alexandra Loaiza Introduction Since 1997, almost 26 years ago, a series of pioneering mechanisms and programs for the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) have been created in different countries of […]