Resources to support journalist safety in Europe

What is covered?

The list of types of activities eligible for emergency financial and material support to Human Rights Defenders at risk includes:
  • Physical security;
  • Digital security;
  • Communications;
  • Capacity building in security;
  • Secure transportation;
  • Legal support;
  • Medical support (including psycho-social support and rehabilitation)
  • Humanitarian assistance (including family support);
  • Urgent relocation;
  • Urgent monitoring, reporting and advocacy;
  • Other

The support is provided by:

Ways to reach out:

Contact details and support information were last reviewed on January 4, 2025.

Important information about time and eligibility restrictions, as well as further requirements:

Grants up to a maximum of 10,000€ available for:

  • only non-EU citizens
  • human rights defenders working for human rights in accordance with the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders
  • human rights defenders facing risks because of their human rights work
  • urgent support (lack of access to alternative sources of support will be taken into account)

The support offer is designed for: