ProtectDefenders.eu
ProtectDefenders.eu
ProtectDefenders.eu is the European Union Human Rights Defenders mechanism.
Funded by the European Union, ProtectDefenders.eu has been established to support those who strive to promote and defend human rights worldwide, including those of
LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. people and communities, despite facing high risks for their safety.
ILGA World is part of the Consortium of 12 NGOs leading the mechanism, and its efforts especially focus on supporting LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. human rights defenders.
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reaches outbeing open about their diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. to human rights defenders who are targeted for their activities. LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. human rights defenders will be supported by people who have a proven track record in advocating in their favour: we will listen to you, understand the situation you are facing and address it with effectiveness and respect.
provides emergency grants to human rights defenders at risk, ensuring that you can implement urgent security measures to protect yourself, your family and your work.
relocates human rights defenders at risk: you will be offered temporary grants to receive assistance in moving outbeing open about their diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. of danger and in managing a safe return.
builds the capacities of individuals and organisations through trainings, grants programmes, advocacy and campaign strategies.
monitors the situation of human rights defenders worldwide, coordinates urgent alerts and urges immediate responses.
Facing immediate threats?
Call the 24/7 hotline!
+353 (0)1 21 00 489
The emergency helpline works at any hour, every day. LGBTI-friendly operators speak Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Rapid international support will be mobilised.
ProtectDefenders.eu can also be contacted via Skype and secure web form.