Rest in power, Mel de Vera (1971- 2024). Padayon!!

Rest in power, Mel de Vera. It is with great sadness that the team at Protection International from all offices around the world share the sad news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Romel Cardenas de Vera. We extend our deepest condolences, solidarity, and strength to Mel’s family—especially to his wife Che […]

Protection International condemns HRD criminalisation in the Philippines

Like many other organizations, Protection International addressed a letter this morning to the President of the Philippines to express its deep concern and indignation regarding the increasing criminalization of human rights defenders in the Philippines and particularly the recent petition filed in court listing indigenous peoples’ leaders and human rights defenders as terrorist and outlaws, […]