Innovation and Other Paradigms for Public Policies for the Protection of HRDs
Originally published in the Centro Regional de Servicios (CRES) Disponible la versión en español | La version française est disponible Luis Enrique Eguren y Alexandra Loaiza Introduction Since 1997, almost 26 years ago, a series of pioneering mechanisms and programs for the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) have been created in different countries of […]
Innovation et autres paradigmes pour les politiques publiques de protection des défenseur·e·s des droits humains
Publié à l’origine dans le Centro Regional de Servicios (CRES) Version in English available | Disponible la versión en español Luis Enrique Eguren et Alexandra Loaiza R Introduction Depuis 1997, il y a presque 26 ans, une série de mécanismes et de programmes pionniers de protection des défenseur·e·s des droits de humains (DDH) ont été […]
Celebrating Thai LGBTQI+ Community: Embracing Diversity, Building a Just, Equal, and Fair Society
Reflecting on Bangkok and Chiang Mai Pride 2023 In a striking and invigorating proclamation, the LGBTQI+ community of Chiang Mai, Bangkok and throughout Thailand asserts the ownership of its dreams. These dreams encompass acceptance, equality and justice, resonating deeply within their hearts and igniting a passionate pursuit of change. They acknowledge the scars inflicted upon […]
Psychosocial Approach for Human Rights Defenders: Russian version announcement
[Версия русского текста ниже] Protection International are happy to announce the publication of our Psychosocial Approach for Human Rights Defenders guide in Russian. This tool is an invaluable resource for all those who work with human rights defenders (HRDs), providing guidance on how to address the emotional and psychological impacts of working in challenging and […]
Missing Voices 2022 Report: Accountability Now
Missing Voices is a coalition of organizations that together -including with the help of Protection International in Africa- have been documenting cases of police killings and enforced disappearances in a bid to understand the underlying causes of killings. The final aim is to end atrocities and claim justice for the families of the victims. In […]
Human Rights Defenders Poetry Challenge book inspire activists of today and tomorrow
Protection International (PI) created a poetry challenge as a way to support and celebrate human rights defenders who embody the power of peaceful protest, and who are pushing social movements forward, even amidst the challenges of a global pandemic. We chose to highlight poetry, because poetry is a critical element of human rights movements, and […]
Position Paper: Racialisation and shrinking space
In December 2022, ENAR (European Network Against Racism), together with Frontline Defenders and Protection International, organised a seminar on shrinking space and the threats to human rights defenders (HRDs) who work with racialised people in Europe. The seminar was organised in reaction to an increase in threats and violations experienced by racialised HRDs and the […]
25 years of regulations for the protection of human rights defenders in Colombia
It has been 25 years since the first protection mechanism for people at risk due to armed conflict (December 1997) was introduced. This law is the first national policy worldwide applicable to the protection of human rights defenders. For this occasion, Protection International (PI) produced this infographic, compiling the existing national regulations concerning the protection […]
Report from international platforms and organizations on the human rights situation in Colombia (2018 – 2022) for the 2023 Universal Periodic Review
El presente informe sombra ha sido preparado por una coalición ad hoc de 67 organizaciones internacionales en el marco del cuarto Examen Periódico Universal (EPU) a Colombia que tendrá lugar a lo largo del 2023. Fue entregado el 1° de marzo 2023 a la Oficina del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos en el marco […]
[Spanish] ¡Segunda temporada de Defendemos Podcast!
Alzamos nuestra voz por la defensa de los derechos humanos ¡Segunda temporada de Defendemos Podcast! Para cerrar el 2022 con broche de oro, desde Protección Internacional (PI) en Colombia y VerdadAbierta.com regresamos con una nueva temporada de Defendemos Podcast, un espacio de reflexión y construcción desde las voces de las lideresas, líderes sociales y personas […]