Version française ci-dessous Open Letter 12 February 2025 The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema President of Equatorial Guinea H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Permanent Rep. of Equatorial Guinea to the AU Chairperson of the AU PSC in the month of February Addis
#HumanRightsByWomen (#DroitsHumainsParLesFemmes in French) is an initiative by Protection International (PI) to raise awareness of the work, experiences and challenges faced by women human rights defenders (HRDs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The campaign consists of a series of videos featuring interviews with courageous women HRDs and experts
Amid a very concerning escalation of the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) also remains alarming. The space for civil society to defend human rights is shrinking and local voices denounce that the Congolese authorities not only fail to protect defenders,
Brussels, November 30, 2023 Statement In Africa and worldwide, an increasing number of countries are developing laws for the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) and their right to defend human rights. We welcome such developments as an important first step in recognising the positive role HRDs play in promoting
Megan Thomas In the regions of North and South Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) faces significant challenges due to structural constraints and active efforts by authorities to limit civic space. While the introduction of protective edicts offers hope, various
11/07/2018 – Protection International (PI) launches its report on the criminalisation of la Lucha, a citizen movement for the defense of human rights, exposing the characteristics and impacts of this criminalisation on the members of the movement and on their communities and social networks, in the particular context of the
“Voices of Defenders in DRC ” denounces the shrinking space for human rights defenders (HRDs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who struggle in the context of rising political unrest. Protection International advocates for better protection of HRDs so they can continue their activities safely. The PI team in
26 August, 2016 Mr Maman Sidikou United Nations Special Representative to the Secretary-General Democratic Republic of Congo Dear Mr. Maman Sidikou, We are writing to share our concerns about the security situation in Beni town and across the territory, and our recommendations as to how MONUSCO can reinforce the protection
On 10 February 2016, the Governor of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo promulgated an edict on the protection of human rights defenders and journalists in South Kivu. The vote and adoption of the edict by the Provincial Assembly of South Kivu, as well as the promulgation by the Governor of South
Protection International Africa (PIA) welcomes you to our next event: an online webinar on peace and security “No Excuse; Women HRDs Working on Peace and Security in Africa”, that will take place next November 25 from 14:00 to 15:30h (CET) / 16:00 to 17:30 (EAT), to mark the Int. Day
