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Emergency material support to human rights defenders at risk

What is covered?

  • Funds for digital security;
  • Material support;
  • Legal support for human rights defenders who are being judicially harassed;
  • Humanitarian assistance (including family support);
  • Funds for physical security;
  • Medical support (including psycho-social support and rehabilitation) to defenders who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities;
  • Support for temporary relocation where necessary

The support is provided by:

Ways to reach out:

Phone: +41228094939
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More Information
Contact details and support information were last reviewed on July 1, 2024.

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.

Special target groups:

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

The support offer is designed for:

The support offer is available in: