Emergency material support to human rights defenders at risk (PS)

What is covered?

Medical support (including psycho-social support andrehabilitation) to defenders who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities

The support is provided by: OMCT World Organisation Against Torture


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

All cases have to fall into the definition of the UN declaration on human rights defenders.

Target groups:

  • women human rights defenders
  • defenders of LGBTI rights minorities
  • people with disabilities