Curso en línea “Gestión de la seguridad y protección para defensores/as de derechos humanos y organizaciones sociales”
Desde Protection Internacional abrimos el plazo de inscripción a nuestro curso en línea ”Gestión de la seguridad y protección para defensores/as de derechos humanos y organizaciones sociales” dirigido principalmente a organizaciones sociales,ONG y personas interesadas en la seguridad de los DDH, sus organizaciones y comunidades. ¿Por qué este curso? La educación y la formación de […]
Online course for human rights defenders
We are pleased to announce the opening of the registration for the online course “Security and Protection Management for Human Rights Defenders and Social Organisations” mainly addressed to NGOs, social organizations, and persons interested in the security work for HRD, their organizations, and/or communities. Why take this course? Education and training for Human Rights Defenders is a broad subject […]
Joint Statement on the Reprisals against HRDs in Thailand
The following joint statement has been signed by 66 organisations and individuals, on the reprisals against Human Rights Defenders, Ms. Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Ms. Anchana Heemmina, and Mr. Somchai Homlaor. The statement is also available in Thai. PDF versions in English and Thai can also be downloaded. Statement against reprisals of Human Rights Defenders – 13/06/16 We, the undersigned civil society […]
UN experts call on governments for better protection of environmental HRDs
On June 2nd, ahead of World Environment Day, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, John Knox; the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Michel Forst, and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous people, Victoria Tauli Corpuz issued a press release urging governments to protect […]
Letter to International Financial Institutions to ensure Effective Participation & Accountability within their Investments
Along with many others, Protection International has signed the letter below asking international financial institutions to make meaningful investments, take accountability, and foster an environment for freedom of expression, assembly, and association. A PDF version is also available in English, Spanish, and French. Responsibility of International Financial Institutions to ensure Meaningful and Effective Participation and Accountability within their Investments, and […]
Open Letter to ECOSOC regarding the Committee on NGOs
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Committee on NGOs (the Committee) considers applications by NGOs for ECOSOC accreditation and, as such, is a key gateway for NGOs to gain access to the UN. ECOSOC accreditation provides NGOs with access and participation rights in many UN spaces including the Human Rights Council and ECOSOC Commissions. However, the Committee operates in a highly politicized manner, in particular regarding […]
Online Discussion: Holistic security in practice
Join us for an online discussion on holistic security with Senior Advisor Nora Rehmer. Context Human rights work is a fulfilling and rewarding vocation. But it can also be frustrating, exhausting, and risky. We know that it is important to think about psycho-social well-being, organizational security, and legal and digital security, yet we struggle to […]
Course Fee: “Security and protection management for human rights defenders and social organizations”
The course fee will depend on the country of origin or residency of the person or institution wanting to participate in it. We will make a distinction between applicants based on: • People working in institutions and participating as an institution, making up a team of up to three people. The team would act […]
EL SALVADOR – Audiencia sobre Derechos Humanos y seguridad ciudadana
El lunes 4, en el primer día del 157 periodo de sesión de la CIDH, se desarrolló la audiencia “Derechos Humanos y seguridad ciudadana en El Salvador” . Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil FESPAD (Fundación de Estudios para la Aplicación del Derechos), SSPAS (Servicio Social Pasionista), IDHUCA (Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la UCA) junto con el CEJIL […]
INTERVIEW: Enrique Eguren sur Protection International et le prix AURORA
Lors de son interview avec Tigrane Yegavian de l’initiative 100 Lives, le président de l’organisation Protection International Enrique Eguren s‘est exprimé sur son expérience dans la protection des défenseurs des droits humains, mais aussi sur le travail accompli par PI, les défis à surmonter et l’impact du Aurora Price for Awakening Humanity sur l’opinion internationale. Enrique Eguren est l’auteur de plusieurs ouvrages de […]