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ProtectDefenders.eu is the European Union Human Rights Defenders mechanism.
Our mission is to protect defenders at high risk and facing the most difficult situations worldwide.
Our mission is to protect defenders at high risk and facing the most difficult situations worldwide.
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At ProtectDefenders.eu, we work to ensure human rights defenders never stand alone. 💪🌍
➡️ Emergency support & temporary relocation
➡️ Security advice & field monitoring
➡️ Training & advocacy
➡️ Creation of shelters
Stay informed with our latest news, engage with us ✨
#HumanRights #ProtectDefenders
➡️ Emergency support & temporary relocation
➡️ Security advice & field monitoring
➡️ Training & advocacy
➡️ Creation of shelters
Stay informed with our latest news, engage with us ✨
#HumanRights #ProtectDefenders
Fast fact: At the current pace, funding for human rights defenders won’t reach USD 500M a year until 2040.
But HRDs need support now.
What will it take to close the gap?
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
But HRDs need support now.
What will it take to close the gap?
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
New Analysis Reveals Stagnation in Funding for Human Rights Defenders Despite Rising Needs
ProtectDefenders.eu, the EU Human Rights Defenders mechanism is proud to release the Updated Financial Analysis: The Landscape of Public International...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Fast fact: At the current pace, funding for human rights defenders won’t reach USD 500M a year until 2040.
But HRDs need support now.
What will it take to close the gap?
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
But HRDs need support now.
What will it take to close the gap?
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
Our December bulletin wraps up 2025.
Key trends on civic space, an interview with a woman HRD from Sudan and International Human Rights Defenders Day all in one.
As the year ends, we thank defenders and partners for their courage and solidarity.
🔗 More: https://tinyurl.com/3wajfkja
Key trends on civic space, an interview with a woman HRD from Sudan and International Human Rights Defenders Day all in one.
As the year ends, we thank defenders and partners for their courage and solidarity.
🔗 More: https://tinyurl.com/3wajfkja
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Our December bulletin wraps up 2025.
Key trends on civic space, an interview with a woman HRD from Sudan and International Human Rights Defenders Day all in one.
As the year ends, we thank defenders and partners for their courage and solidarity.
🔗 More: https://tinyurl.com/3wajfkja
Key trends on civic space, an interview with a woman HRD from Sudan and International Human Rights Defenders Day all in one.
As the year ends, we thank defenders and partners for their courage and solidarity.
🔗 More: https://tinyurl.com/3wajfkja
#Egypt’s repression is deepening: family retaliation, NGO obstruction, and renewed charges against long-targeted defenders like Hoda Abdelmonem.
Activists in exile continue to organise despite shrinking civic space 🇪🇬
Activists in exile continue to organise despite shrinking civic space 🇪🇬
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Egypt’s repression is deepening: family retaliation, NGO obstruction, and renewed charges against long-targeted defenders like Hoda Abdelmonem.
Activists in exile continue to organise despite shrinking civic space 🇪🇬
Activists in exile continue to organise despite shrinking civic space 🇪🇬
As conflict deepens in Sudan, women defenders face rising threats, displacement, and targeted violence, but they remain at the frontlines of protection and justice.
Read their story ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/35jk2fmk
#StandWithSudan #HumanRightsDefenders
Read their story ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/35jk2fmk
#StandWithSudan #HumanRightsDefenders
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As conflict deepens in Sudan, women defenders face rising threats, displacement, and targeted violence, but they remain at the frontlines of protection and justice.
Read their story ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/35jk2fmk
#StandWithSudan #HumanRightsDefenders
Read their story ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/35jk2fmk
#StandWithSudan #HumanRightsDefenders
We’re grateful to see ProtectDefenders.eu recognised in today’s remarks: defending human rights is a team effort.
We’ve supported 94,000+ defenders worldwide, and the need is only growing.
Our work continues, and so must global support for HRDs.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhrxbm2
We’ve supported 94,000+ defenders worldwide, and the need is only growing.
Our work continues, and so must global support for HRDs.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhrxbm2
ProtectDefenders.eu - You have the right to defend rights
THE EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS MECHANISM THE EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS MECHANISM You have the right to defend rights If you are a human rights defender at risk as a result of your work, ProtectDefenders.eu is to support you Are you at risk or under threat? Our protection offic…
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December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We’re grateful to see ProtectDefenders.eu recognised in today’s remarks: defending human rights is a team effort.
We’ve supported 94,000+ defenders worldwide, and the need is only growing.
Our work continues, and so must global support for HRDs.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhrxbm2
We’ve supported 94,000+ defenders worldwide, and the need is only growing.
Our work continues, and so must global support for HRDs.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhrxbm2
Why is funding for human rights defenders stagnating, just when they need it most?
Our latest analysis shows that HRD funding has dropped to 0.10% of global ODA, and annual support won’t reach USD 500 million until 2040.
How can we reverse this trend?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
Our latest analysis shows that HRD funding has dropped to 0.10% of global ODA, and annual support won’t reach USD 500 million until 2040.
How can we reverse this trend?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
New Analysis Reveals Stagnation in Funding for Human Rights Defenders Despite Rising Needs
ProtectDefenders.eu, the EU Human Rights Defenders mechanism is proud to release the Updated Financial Analysis: The Landscape of Public International Funding for Human Rights Defenders (2021–2023), building on our previous landmark study covering 2017–2020. This new report provides the most rec
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December 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Why is funding for human rights defenders stagnating, just when they need it most?
Our latest analysis shows that HRD funding has dropped to 0.10% of global ODA, and annual support won’t reach USD 500 million until 2040.
How can we reverse this trend?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
Our latest analysis shows that HRD funding has dropped to 0.10% of global ODA, and annual support won’t reach USD 500 million until 2040.
How can we reverse this trend?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4y3vffyn
We want human rights defenders and decision makers to use the Declaration +25 as an authoritative document providing the best standards when it comes to defenders protection and recognition.
Want to know more? 👀
https://tinyurl.com/4a5usj66
Want to know more? 👀
https://tinyurl.com/4a5usj66
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We want human rights defenders and decision makers to use the Declaration +25 as an authoritative document providing the best standards when it comes to defenders protection and recognition.
Want to know more? 👀
https://tinyurl.com/4a5usj66
Want to know more? 👀
https://tinyurl.com/4a5usj66
🇸🇩 #Sudan’s repression is escalating: HRDs arbitrarily detained, a defender sentenced to death, and journalists tortured or disappeared after the El-Fasher assault. Civic space is closing fast.
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/y8bnx87y
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/y8bnx87y
Sudan: Growing Repression Against Human Rights Defenders
Human rights defenders and journalists in Sudan are facing an increasingly dangerous environment as both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify repression amid the ongoing conflict. Recent cases highlight a severe deterioration in protections for defenders acros
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇸🇩 #Sudan’s repression is escalating: HRDs arbitrarily detained, a defender sentenced to death, and journalists tortured or disappeared after the El-Fasher assault. Civic space is closing fast.
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/y8bnx87y
Read here: https://tinyurl.com/y8bnx87y
🚨 New report: Public funding for human rights defenders remains only 0.10% of global ODA, despite rising threats.
Read about this and many more insights here: https://tinyurl.com/yckepmc9
#HumanRights #HRDs #ODA #ProtectDefenders
Read about this and many more insights here: https://tinyurl.com/yckepmc9
#HumanRights #HRDs #ODA #ProtectDefenders
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 New report: Public funding for human rights defenders remains only 0.10% of global ODA, despite rising threats.
Read about this and many more insights here: https://tinyurl.com/yckepmc9
#HumanRights #HRDs #ODA #ProtectDefenders
Read about this and many more insights here: https://tinyurl.com/yckepmc9
#HumanRights #HRDs #ODA #ProtectDefenders
Today on the #IDPD2025, we reaffirm that human rights work must be accessible to all defenders.
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we support HRDs with disabilities and work to ensure no one is left behind.
Inclusion isn’t optional, it’s a human rights obligation.
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we support HRDs with disabilities and work to ensure no one is left behind.
Inclusion isn’t optional, it’s a human rights obligation.
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today on the #IDPD2025, we reaffirm that human rights work must be accessible to all defenders.
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we support HRDs with disabilities and work to ensure no one is left behind.
Inclusion isn’t optional, it’s a human rights obligation.
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we support HRDs with disabilities and work to ensure no one is left behind.
Inclusion isn’t optional, it’s a human rights obligation.
Our November newsletter is out.
Last month:
🔸37 attacks against HRDs reported;
🔸651 defenders supported;
Read the full issue 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Last month:
🔸37 attacks against HRDs reported;
🔸651 defenders supported;
Read the full issue 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Supporting human rights | ProtectDefenders.eu Bulletin
An Egyptian human rights defender working on freedom of expression, religious rights, and civil and political rights received legal aid, psychosocial support, and emergency relocation assistance after experiencing multiple threats.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our November newsletter is out.
Last month:
🔸37 attacks against HRDs reported;
🔸651 defenders supported;
Read the full issue 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Last month:
🔸37 attacks against HRDs reported;
🔸651 defenders supported;
Read the full issue 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Coming soon: our updated report on global funding for Human Rights Defenders. Public donors gave USD 612M to HRDs (2021–2023), but support has fallen to just 0.10% of total ODA.
As risks grow, funding remains far too limited.
Full report out this week.
As risks grow, funding remains far too limited.
Full report out this week.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Coming soon: our updated report on global funding for Human Rights Defenders. Public donors gave USD 612M to HRDs (2021–2023), but support has fallen to just 0.10% of total ODA.
As risks grow, funding remains far too limited.
Full report out this week.
As risks grow, funding remains far too limited.
Full report out this week.
Our November newsletter is out!
Worsening pressure on human rights defenders in Sudan, Egypt and El Salvador. We also look at rising risks for LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa, share insights from our interview with HuMENA 🤝
👀https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Worsening pressure on human rights defenders in Sudan, Egypt and El Salvador. We also look at rising risks for LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa, share insights from our interview with HuMENA 🤝
👀https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our November newsletter is out!
Worsening pressure on human rights defenders in Sudan, Egypt and El Salvador. We also look at rising risks for LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa, share insights from our interview with HuMENA 🤝
👀https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Worsening pressure on human rights defenders in Sudan, Egypt and El Salvador. We also look at rising risks for LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa, share insights from our interview with HuMENA 🤝
👀https://tinyurl.com/mw533t4n
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We stand with women human rights defenders who continue their vital work despite the risks.
Protecting them means protecting everyone’s rights.
We stand with women human rights defenders who continue their vital work despite the risks.
Protecting them means protecting everyone’s rights.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We stand with women human rights defenders who continue their vital work despite the risks.
Protecting them means protecting everyone’s rights.
We stand with women human rights defenders who continue their vital work despite the risks.
Protecting them means protecting everyone’s rights.
Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act was a turning point , and its harshest provisions remain intact. But the backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights is now continent-wide.
Our analysis explains why, read here: https://tinyurl.com/murkuckm
Our analysis explains why, read here: https://tinyurl.com/murkuckm
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act was a turning point , and its harshest provisions remain intact. But the backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights is now continent-wide.
Our analysis explains why, read here: https://tinyurl.com/murkuckm
Our analysis explains why, read here: https://tinyurl.com/murkuckm
🚨 In October 2025, Israeli forces intercepted two civilian flotillas in international waters, detaining humanitarians & journalists delivering aid to Gaza. This is illegal, inhumane, and a violation of press freedom. Read the reportage https://tinyurl.com/bsvtd6s2
#ProtectDefenders
#ProtectDefenders
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚨 In October 2025, Israeli forces intercepted two civilian flotillas in international waters, detaining humanitarians & journalists delivering aid to Gaza. This is illegal, inhumane, and a violation of press freedom. Read the reportage https://tinyurl.com/bsvtd6s2
#ProtectDefenders
#ProtectDefenders
Exile doesn’t silence defenders — it reshapes their activism.”
From Brussels, we spoke with Mostafa & Sarah of @HuMENANetwork on resilience, exile, and building transnational networks for rights defenders across the MENA region.
Read more ⤵️
#HumanRights #HuMENA
From Brussels, we spoke with Mostafa & Sarah of @HuMENANetwork on resilience, exile, and building transnational networks for rights defenders across the MENA region.
Read more ⤵️
#HumanRights #HuMENA
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Exile doesn’t silence defenders — it reshapes their activism.”
From Brussels, we spoke with Mostafa & Sarah of @HuMENANetwork on resilience, exile, and building transnational networks for rights defenders across the MENA region.
Read more ⤵️
#HumanRights #HuMENA
From Brussels, we spoke with Mostafa & Sarah of @HuMENANetwork on resilience, exile, and building transnational networks for rights defenders across the MENA region.
Read more ⤵️
#HumanRights #HuMENA
Youth in Morocco are rising up. 🚨 #GenZ212 protests demand better healthcare, education & jobs after tragic hospital deaths. Reports of excessive force & arrests spark concern for human rights. 🇲🇦 #ProtectDefenders #HumanRights
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Youth in Morocco are rising up. 🚨 #GenZ212 protests demand better healthcare, education & jobs after tragic hospital deaths. Reports of excessive force & arrests spark concern for human rights. 🇲🇦 #ProtectDefenders #HumanRights
🇨🇩 In Kisangani, DRC, activists from LUCHA and other movements were arrested after peaceful protests denouncing corruption and mismanagement.
Jedidia Mabela was sentenced to 6 months for “spreading false rumours.”
Civic space in the DRC is shrinking ✏️ https://tinyurl.com/2wmzstnz
Jedidia Mabela was sentenced to 6 months for “spreading false rumours.”
Civic space in the DRC is shrinking ✏️ https://tinyurl.com/2wmzstnz
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🇨🇩 In Kisangani, DRC, activists from LUCHA and other movements were arrested after peaceful protests denouncing corruption and mismanagement.
Jedidia Mabela was sentenced to 6 months for “spreading false rumours.”
Civic space in the DRC is shrinking ✏️ https://tinyurl.com/2wmzstnz
Jedidia Mabela was sentenced to 6 months for “spreading false rumours.”
Civic space in the DRC is shrinking ✏️ https://tinyurl.com/2wmzstnz
Today we mark the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, a landmark in the protection of freedom & dignity.
Yet, rights, and those who defend them, remain under attack.
Our commitment continues.
👀 Stay tuned for new research soon.
Yet, rights, and those who defend them, remain under attack.
Our commitment continues.
👀 Stay tuned for new research soon.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today we mark the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, a landmark in the protection of freedom & dignity.
Yet, rights, and those who defend them, remain under attack.
Our commitment continues.
👀 Stay tuned for new research soon.
Yet, rights, and those who defend them, remain under attack.
Our commitment continues.
👀 Stay tuned for new research soon.
📊 October: 32 attacks on HRDs reported, 616 defenders supported through the EU HRD Mechanism.
🏳️🌈 From a Syrian activist relocated after threats to 18 Tajik defenders protected after cyberattacks, every number tells a story of resilience.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
🏳️🌈 From a Syrian activist relocated after threats to 18 Tajik defenders protected after cyberattacks, every number tells a story of resilience.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
Endurance and defense of rights | ProtectDefenders.eu Bulletin
A journalist from Peru received emergency relocation support to ensure safety and continue their work on freedom of expression following detention and enforced disappearance.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📊 October: 32 attacks on HRDs reported, 616 defenders supported through the EU HRD Mechanism.
🏳️🌈 From a Syrian activist relocated after threats to 18 Tajik defenders protected after cyberattacks, every number tells a story of resilience.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
🏳️🌈 From a Syrian activist relocated after threats to 18 Tajik defenders protected after cyberattacks, every number tells a story of resilience.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
Mental health and solidarity, this month’s focus in our new newsletter.
Plus: updates from Morocco, Palestine, and the DRC, and stories of courage from defenders around the world.
Read more 👇 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
Plus: updates from Morocco, Palestine, and the DRC, and stories of courage from defenders around the world.
Read more 👇 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Mental health and solidarity, this month’s focus in our new newsletter.
Plus: updates from Morocco, Palestine, and the DRC, and stories of courage from defenders around the world.
Read more 👇 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
Plus: updates from Morocco, Palestine, and the DRC, and stories of courage from defenders around the world.
Read more 👇 https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
In #Uganda, one year after the Anti-Homosexuality Act, #LGBTQI defenders continue to face persecution, arrests & violence. Yet, they persist, documenting, protecting, and advocating for equality. ✊🏾
We stand in solidarity with them.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yrv4p8s
#HumanRights
We stand in solidarity with them.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yrv4p8s
#HumanRights
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In #Uganda, one year after the Anti-Homosexuality Act, #LGBTQI defenders continue to face persecution, arrests & violence. Yet, they persist, documenting, protecting, and advocating for equality. ✊🏾
We stand in solidarity with them.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yrv4p8s
#HumanRights
We stand in solidarity with them.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yrv4p8s
#HumanRights
📰 Dive into stories that matter! On our webpage, we share interviews, articles, and features on mental health, human rights defenders, and more. Hear directly from the voices making change happen. 💬💡
🔗 Check it out https://protectdefenders.eu/
🔗 Check it out https://protectdefenders.eu/
ProtectDefenders.eu - You have the right to defend rights
THE EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS MECHANISM THE EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS MECHANISM You have the right to defend rights If you are a human rights defender at risk as a result of your work, ProtectDefenders.eu is to support you Are you at risk or under threat? Our protection offic…
protectdefenders.eu
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📰 Dive into stories that matter! On our webpage, we share interviews, articles, and features on mental health, human rights defenders, and more. Hear directly from the voices making change happen. 💬💡
🔗 Check it out https://protectdefenders.eu/
🔗 Check it out https://protectdefenders.eu/
#Togo: Human rights under attack.
Activists, artists & journalists face arrests, torture & disappearances.
Content creator René “A votre avis” Koffi was abducted, tortured & now joins a hunger strike with other political prisoners.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpnazhk
Activists, artists & journalists face arrests, torture & disappearances.
Content creator René “A votre avis” Koffi was abducted, tortured & now joins a hunger strike with other political prisoners.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpnazhk
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#Togo: Human rights under attack.
Activists, artists & journalists face arrests, torture & disappearances.
Content creator René “A votre avis” Koffi was abducted, tortured & now joins a hunger strike with other political prisoners.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpnazhk
Activists, artists & journalists face arrests, torture & disappearances.
Content creator René “A votre avis” Koffi was abducted, tortured & now joins a hunger strike with other political prisoners.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpnazhk