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
— 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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
