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Protection Grants

What is covered?

  • Grants to improve physical security, digital security and communication security (including office security and individual security);
  • Legal fees if you are being judicially harassed;
  • Family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family members who are at risk because of a HRD’s activities;
  • Medical fees for HRDs if you have been attacked or have suffered a medical condition as a result of your peaceful human rights activities

The support is provided by:

Ways to reach out:

Phone: +35312100489
Application/Contact form
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:

Grants are for amounts up to a maximum of €7,500.

No funding for:

  • Retrospective funding;
  • International organisations;
  • Organisations that have applied or are already receiving funding for the same purpose elsewhere;
  • Projects which focus on broader human rights issues rather than the specific situation of human rights defenders;
  • Costs for human rights defenders who are already in exile;
  • Ongoing office running costs such as salaries and rent;
  • Armed security guards;
  • Purchase of vehicles;
  • General living costs.

The support offer is designed for:

The support offer is available in: