Women on the Frontlines: Protection International will participate in the European Development Days 2018
Brussels, 4 June 2018 Protection International will participate in the European Development Days (EDD), the event that brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. The present edition, which will take place on 5 and 6 June at the European Commission, […]
Putting Human Rights at the heart of Global Europe: HRDN Recommendations for a stronger EU external action.
Brussels, 12 December, 2025 The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) calls on the European Union (EU) to reiterate and strengthen its commitment and engagement as a credible and reliable global leader in promoting peace, human rights, democracy, the rule of law and equality. Investment in rights-based, democratic and gender-transformative actions and in civil society […]
Joint Letter – Global Europe: A blueprint for long-term prosperity
December 2025 – Analysis of the European Commission proposal Investing in the Global Europe Instrument (GEI) is a strategic imperative and an effective line of defense against global threats that could destabilize our partners societies and economies. In today’s interconnected world, these are also threats to Europe’s own stability and prosperity. To maximise the impact […]
PI Supported HRDs Action in Geneva Calling to Update the UN Declaration on HRDs on its 25th Anniversary
On September 18, Protection International (PI) supported a diverse assembly of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations who convened at Place des Nations in Geneva, right across from the United Nations. The gathering served as a symbol of unity, as attendees collectively held a banner that celebrated the right to defend human rights […]
HRDN Statement – Promoting Human Rights and Democracy in the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Repressive governments are pursuing a backlash against democracy and human rights, diminishing civic space and creating a chilling effect for those working to promote and protect human rights. Civicus Monitor lists 108 countries as Obstructed, Repressed, or Closed and shows a serious downward trend for freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Civil society organizations (CSOs) […]
Upcoming event: Rethinking HRD Protection – International Roundtable | 12 & 13 Dec 2017 | Brussels
Rethinking the protection of Human Rights Defenders: A critical and creative reflection on protection approaches Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the UN Declaration on HRDs, Protection International and the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) of the University of York are hosting an international roundtable on 12 & 13 December 2017 for human rights […]
Civil Society comments on the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy (2015-2019)
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS (HRDs) (Actions 9 and 10) The European External Action Service shared with civil society the 28 April 2015 Joint Communication by the European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the elaboration of a new Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for […]
Geneva: Pi and the United Nations Special Rapporteur
The roundtable provided an opportunity for taking stock of current experiences of human rights defenders (HRDs), governments and international and regional organizations about how national mechanisms for the protection of HRDs work. The event was attended by officials from several European and Latin American Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva, regional organizations, […]