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 organises chapters by pathways. This strategic approach allows readers to understand better how Protection International (PI)’s staff worldwide implemented our framework, supporting human rights defenders and their collectives and in working towards achieving our mission.

Within the report, discover compelling insights into PI’s work, including:

• The reinforcement of new protection networks for human rights defenders (HRDs);
• Support provided to collectives, fostering resilience and sustainability;
• Our inspiring poetry challenge featuring HRDs’ evocative poems;
• The collaborative release of the documentary “The Illusion of Abundance“;
• Training initiatives for duty bearers on their responsibility to uphold the right to defend human rights (RDHR);
• Our efforts to bolster disability rights movements;
• Innovative enhancements in our e-learning course for HRDs and organisations;
• Advocacy efforts for HRDs and their collectives at national, regional, and international levels;
• The launch of insightful publications and tools for HRDs and key stakeholders.

We invite you to delve deeper into PI’s initiatives and achievements that have contributed to fostering a safer and enabling environment throughout 2022.