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 everyoneβs rights.
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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.
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 everyoneβs rights.
Ugandaβs 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
π¨ 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
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Exile doesnβt silence defenders β it reshapes their activism.β
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 ‡οΈ
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Youth in Morocco are rising up. π¨ #GenZ212 protests demand better healthcare, education & jobs after tragic hospital deaths. Reports of excessive force & arrests spark concern for human rights. π²π¦ #ProtectDefenders #HumanRights
11.11.2025 13:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π¨π© 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 βspreading false rumours.β
Civic space in the DRC is shrinking βοΈ 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.
π Stay tuned for new research soon.
π October: 32 attacks on HRDs reported, 616 defenders supported through the EU HRD Mechanism.
π³οΈβπ From a Syrian activist relocated after threats to 18 Tajik defenders protected after cyberattacks, every number tells a story of resilience.
π https://tinyurl.com/4rw4p3vh
Mental health and solidarity, this monthβs focus in our new newsletter.
Plus: updates from Morocco, Palestine, and the DRC, and stories of courage from defenders around the world.
Read more π 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. βπΎ
We stand in solidarity with them.
π https://tinyurl.com/4yrv4p8s
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π° 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. π¬π‘
π Check it out https://protectdefenders.eu/
#Togo: Human rights under attack.
Activists, artists & journalists face arrests, torture & disappearances.
Content creator RenΓ© βA votre avisβ Koffi was abducted, tortured & now joins a hunger strike with other political prisoners.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpnazhk
Human rights defenders face burnout, trauma & constant risk.
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we believe protection must include mental health. π§
Because safety is not only physical, itβs emotional too, read here our stories: https://tinyurl.com/49ky7j57
πΉπ Crackdown continues in Thailand: activists face harsh sentences under lΓ¨se-majestΓ© laws.
284+ people, incl. 20 minors, prosecuted since 2020.
Read more in our Sept Newsletter and the article here: https://tinyurl.com/49ky7j57
π²π½ In Chiapas, defenders face rising attacks, raids, intimidation & killings.
Groups like CDH Frayba remain under constant threat.
Learn more in our Sept Newsletter, and read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/mbazzxpp
At ProtectDefenders.eu, we work to ensure human rights defenders never stand alone. πͺπ
β‘οΈ Emergency support & temporary relocation
β‘οΈ Security advice & field monitoring
β‘οΈ Training & advocacy
β‘οΈ Creation of shelters
Stay informed with our latest news, engage with us β¨
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Today is #InternationalDayOfDemocracy.
Democracy cannot exist without those who defend it.
On #ProtectEducationDay we stand with Afghan girls denied schooling, with the Wiwa people displaced in Venezuela, and with Nicaraguan students forced into exile.
Education is a right, and a form of resistance. β
Read here: tinyurl.com/ytewwenn
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The #SOTEU stressed the fight for our shared values, Europe must stand united & resilient.
At ProtectDefenders, we support change & democracy worldwide by protecting those who defend rights.
Because democracy thrives where defenders are safe. βπ
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β‘ When defenders are in danger, ProtectDefenders.eu provides urgent support, relocation, training & advocacy.
Because defending rights should never mean risking your life.