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La société civile congolaise sous pression : les membres du réseau EurAc alertent sur l’érosion de l’espace civique en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)

25/06/2024

— English version downloadable below — Le 17 mai 2024, Gloria Sengha, activiste politique et initiatrice du mouvement « Tolembi Pasi » était enlevée aux côtés de deux autres militants, Robert Bunda et Chadrack Tshadio[1]. Loin d’être un cas isolé, cette arrestation arbitraire s’ajoute à la longue liste d’actions liberticides,

Our Strategy

18/06/2024

An Enabling Environment for the Right to Defend Human Rights Global Strategy Framework 2024-2028 https://vimeo.com/960340608 Human rights defenders (HRDs) around the globe continue to inspire us with their commitment and resilience, both as individuals and as collectives who defend human rights. HRDs influence policy-makers to develop more just and equal

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: two human rights defenders from East Africa share their experiences defending LGBTQIA+ rights

17/05/2024

To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Protection International (PI) interviewed two human rights defenders (HRDs) that strive to defend LGBTQIA+ rights in East Africa. Dennis (they / them) is a lawyer who advocates for the rights of LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya. They work closely

Women’s movements in the DR Congo: PI’s New Publication (FR, EN)

05/03/2024

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 the collaboration of SOFEPADI and the CFDDH, Protection International is proud to present its newest report on women’s movements in the DRC. This report

Women’s movements in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FR, EN)

05/03/2024

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

PI organises a Regional Conference on Public Policies for HRDs in Nairobi

22/11/2023

In an era marked by the global constriction of civic space, Protection International (PI) is taking a significant step towards the right to defend human rights for human rights defenders (HRDs) in the Great Lakes Region. On the 11th, 12th, and 13th of October, we are organizing a Regional Conference

Main Takeaways from PI’s Webinar on Public Policies for HRDs in Africa

31/07/2023

On Thursday, 27 July 2023, Protection International (PI) hosted the online webinar on public policies “Laws to Protect Human Rights Defenders in West Africa and the Great Lakes Region: Are they fit for purpose? What else is needed?” Five regional public policy experts participated as panelists, including Marthe Coulibaly, Director

Join the webinar: Laws to Protect Human Rights Defenders in West Africa and the Great Lakes Region

24/06/2023

Protection International (PI) announces its next event: a webinar on public policies “Laws to Protect Human Rights Defenders in West Africa and the Great Lakes Region: Are they fit for purpose? What else is needed?” During this online exchange, key actors will share good practices on public policies concerning

Women human rights defenders come together around the world

08/03/2023

Collectives of women human rights defenders (HRDs) are organising around the world to combat the violations of their rights, deepened by the structural discrimination that women face almost everywhere in the world. For more than 15 years, Protection International (PI) has witnessed these women’s resilience, empowerment and strength. Women’s movements

“Renewed EU Great Lakes Strategy”: A Missed Opportunity for Good Governance and Human Rights

20/02/2023

The European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) welcomes the adoption of a new European Strategy for the Great Lakes, which sends a strong signal in favor of peace and sustainable development in the region.However, EurAc is deeply concerned about the narrow economic-oriented approach chosen by the European Union (EU) as

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