Salvagente, Sacrifice and Security

“There’s this streak of sacrifice in our culture” says Davide Zaveri, coordinator of the Salvagente project in Italy. “We Italians first focus on helping others in need – and need to overcome this reflex before we start thinking of our own security.”  The Salvagente (‘Lifejacket’) project overcomes this reflex. It invited Protection International to Turin […]

JOB OPPORTUNITY : PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL IS LOOKING FOR A FUNDRAISER

With a view to extending its financial capacity, PI is looking for a Fundraiser, who would work under the direct supervision of the Responsible for Finances and of the Executive Committee. Download the full job description.   Key responsibilities:  To work within the mandate of PI and follow the principles of Impartiality and non- partisanship To work […]

Job Opportunity : Protection International Is Looking for an Executive Director

Protection International is looking for an Executive Director. You can download the full job description here or consult it below.   JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Executive Director Location: Brussels, Belgium Works as member of: Executive Committee / Legal Representative Reports to: Board of Directors Key objectives and responsibilities: The Executive Director leads the organisation’s development and is […]

Screening of Pi’s New Documentary “la Ley Del Más Fuerte” on 26 November

On November 26, 2012, PI will present its latest documentary, La Ley del más fuerte (The Law of the strongest), with the support of CIFCA and FIDH. It covers the situation of human rights defenders in Honduras and especially in the region of Bajo Aguán. The screening is only in Spanish, but the video will […]

Emerging Trends of the Shrinking Space for Civil Society

Presentation Made by Mauricio Angel As judicial harassment and criminalization is a matter of high concern for human rights defenders, Protection International (PI) has decided to share this presentation made by Mauricio Angel, PI’s Policy and Research Officer. The speech was delivered at a meeting organized by the European External Action Service (EEAS) with the […]

NGOs bid farewell to High Commissioner Pillay

“When I was appointed High Commissioner for Human Rights, I was in no doubt that civil society would continue to occupy a special place in my work. As a human rights defender myself, it was obvious to me that the views and advice of civil society would be indispensable,” she said. Pillay highlighted the vital role […]

Nueva oferta de empleo en Protection International: Captador/a de fundos

Protection International busca a un/a Captador/a de fondos para incorporarse en el equipo de Finanzas y Fundraising en la sede en Bruselas. La responsabilidad principal del puesto es brindar apoyo a las oficinas en el terreno en la búsqueda de financiación y la gestión de los contratos con los donantes y financiadores. Fecha límite para […]