Conflicts around natural resources are globally on the increase. In many countries, environmental defenders suffer severe threats and assaults. To counter these alarming developments, IUCN NL, Protection International, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a three-day event, to be held from 8 to 10 December in The
Conflicts around natural resources are globally on the increase. In many countries, environmental defenders suffer severe threats and assaults. To counter these alarming developments, IUCN NL, Protection International, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a three-day event, to be held from 8 to 10 December in The
International Criminal Court Under Attack by US, Others (Brussels, April 4, 2025) – The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 58 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for victims of serious international crimes around the world, making urgent
The undersigned organisations express concern over the Thai Government’s recent attempt to pass the Draft Act on Associations and Foundations 2024, which, if adopted, would lead to violations of the right to freedom of association and further undermine democracy in the country. We call on the Thai Government and Parliament
For the right to defend human rights. Our freedoms, our rights, our societies depend on people who take a stand in their defence. In other words, human rights need defenders. Human rights defenders take personal risks to make a safer, more equal, more inclusive and more just world for us all. Yet,
We come together to support the call by our sisters in Myanmar to stop the increasing attacks on the fundamental rights of protesters fighting for democracy. Women actively involved in the protests are continuously harassed. Justice groups in Myanmar have documented that 47 women have been killed as of 30
3 September 2020, In a letter addressed to the French Development Agency, over 200 organizations around the world are calling for the principles of a human rights-based and community-led development to be included and prioritized both in the agenda and the outcomes of the Finance in Common Summit, a high-level
3 de septiembre de 2020 En una carta dirigida a la Agencia Francesa de Desarrollo, más de 200 organizaciones de todo el mundo piden que los principios de un desarrollo basado en los derechos humanos e impulsado por las comunidades se incluyan y prioricen tanto en el programa como en
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
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
