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Fund
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund (BJTRF)
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
Mental health support
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Boris Nemtsov Fellowship Program
Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom
The maximum duration of a fellowship is 6 months. The number of awarded fellowships depends on the available funds.
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Defenders in Dordrecht (DiD)
Defenders in Dordrecht
Short stay 2-3 months in Dordrecht, Netherlands for reflection & recharging if under pressure Including: shelter; modest contribution to livelihood; care as needed; social network; opportunity to acquire certain expertise or skills (e.g. self-care, safety, stress management), depending on the individual preferences; depending on the guest, we organize exhibitions, film screenings or discussion evenings for Dordt’s public.
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Documenting Ukraine
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)
Documenting Ukraine is awarding one-time project grants of 5000 EUR.
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Fund
Equipment
Legal Support
Living Expenses
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Emergency Assistance Program (EAP)
Freedom House
Frontline Defenders (FLD)
Legal representation and trial monitoring; Humanitarian assistance and dependent support; Equipment replacement if confiscated or damaged; Improving physical security of home or office; Medical expenses, including psycho-social support; Temporary relocation, including for dependents affected by the threat.
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Fund
Digital Safety
Legal Support
Living Expenses
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Emergency Fund
Civil Rights Defenders
Funds for security improvement (for example digital security software); Legal Aid; Humanitarian support; Funds for security improvement (for example specific security improvements like steel doors or security cameras); Psychosocial support; Emergency fund for temporary relocation.
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Fund
Legal Support
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Emergency Fund
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
Small grants for psychological and medical care for incidents directly related to threats and crises caused by one’s work as a journalist; Three months of temporary relocation assistance in the event of crisis or threat; Legal aid to counter threats of imprisonment or censorship; Non-financial assistance in the form of information about additional access to resources.
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Fund
Digital Safety
Legal Support
Living Expenses
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Emergency Grants Programme
ProtectDefenders.eu
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
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Fund
Digital Safety
Equipment
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Incident Emergency Funding
Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP)
Replacement of hardware or software which has been taken, lost or stolen. Purchase of more secure hard- and/or software and costs related to installation of the new systems. Technical or non-technical activities to respond to urgent issues such as internet blockages. Measures to improve physical security (related to information management and digital security). Measures to address the psychological and psychosocial impacts of digital threats and risks.
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Know Your Rights
Pro Bono Italia
A legal education program aimed at refugees and asylum seekers, with the aim of increasing their legal knowledge and soft skills, to help them integrate better in our country, defend their interests and pursue their goals.
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Fund
Legal Support
Living Expenses
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Le Fonds d’Urgence
Agir ensemble pour les droits humains (AEDH)
Safety measures in the form of temporary national or, if necessary, international relocation of the defender and/or their family members. Subsistence assistance, meeting the most basic needs of the defender and/or family members. Medical assistance when the defender has been attacked or to cover medical needs related to their commitment. Legal aid, covering legal costs when the defender is prosecuted or has taken legal action.
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Legal Protection
Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA)
Offering legal protection to journalists who are punished for expressing their thoughts
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Litigation Track Support
Digital Freedom Fund (DFF)
Support for litigation of a case through multiple instances, from first instance through to the final appeal. Example: a challenge before the European Court of Human Rights against police use of facial recognition technology.
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Fund
Living Expenses
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Support in Exile
PEN Emergency Fund
PEN International
PEN Nederland
Financial support for general living expenses; Financial support for medical assistance; Financial support for a safe passage
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Fund
Digital Safety
Legal Support
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Protection Grants
Frontline Defenders (FLD)
Protection Grants can pay for provisions to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders and their organisations including, but not limited to: improving physical security of an organisation or individual, digital security and communication security; supporting legal fees for HRDs who are being judicially harassed; paying for medical fees for HRDs who have been attacked or who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities; providing family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family…
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Rest & Respite Programme
Frontline Defenders (FLD)
Providing some time out in a safe environment (in Ireland or elsewhere)
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Fund
Digital Safety
Equipment
Legal Support
Living Expenses
Physical Safety
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Relocation
Support in Exile
Security Grant
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism (UAF)
Fast and flexible support to respond to unexpected risks and opportunities, protect and care for themselves and one another, and nurture feminist movements
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Shelter Cities
Justice and Peace
Temporary refuge in one of the Shelter Cities Safe space for three months A space to rest and re-energize Tailormade support Security training Wellbeing activities Skills and knowledge development The opportunity to network with allies
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Temporary Relocation
Hamburg Foundation for Politically Persecuted People
Temporary relocation to Hamburg, Germany
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The ICORN Programme
International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)
A residency for a period of 2 years to continue working on projects in one of the ICORN cities worldwide, including: grant covering living costs and accommodation; access to public services in the country/city of residence; and travel expenses related to relocation; building and developing professional networks and opportunities during the residency.
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Fund
Psychosocial Support and Medical Aid
Therapy Fund
Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
The Rory Peck Trust’s Therapy Fund covers the cost of treatment for freelance journalists who would benefit from professional psychological support. Financial support for psychological treatment
