Kenya Media Working Group Publishes Protocol on Safety and Protection of Journalists

In cooperation with Protection International, the Kenya Media Working Group has published a Protocol on the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Kenya. This safety manual, published in both English and Swahili, contains essential guidelines for ensuring the general safety and security of journalists. It aims to provide journalists and media houses with tips and […]

Ableism in Protection: Who Is Protection Really Designed For?

Protection, at its core, is about safeguarding those most at risk. Yet, an uncomfortable question persists: what happens when protection systems themselves are excluded? Ableism: understood as discrimination or bias that privileges non disabled people and treats them as the norm, is deeply embedded in many social systems. The protection sector is no exception. Often […]

The Essential Guide: Digital Safety for Women Human Rights Defenders

A Crucial Compilation from Protection International Africa (PIA) The 16 Days of Activism campaign may have concluded, but your safety remains our priority. Protection International Africa (PIA) is proud to present a vital, comprehensive resource for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) across Africa. This Digital Safety Pamphlet is the definitive compilation of all the crucial […]

Deaf Awareness Month: Time to Open Our Eyes to Deaf Defenders

The meeting has already begun. Papers shuffle, voices overlap, decisions are being made. In the corner of the room sits a deaf defender—alert, ready to contribute, but excluded. No interpreter has been provided. No captions are available. While colleagues debate the future of human rights protection, their words remain out of reach. The excuse is […]

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

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 with the transgender and gender […]

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

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 Public Policies for HRDs […]