Target Group: Whistleblowers

Funds for digital security

Funds for physical security 

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

Legal support for human rights defenders who are bing judicially harassed

Humanitarian assistance (including family support)

Support for temporary relocation where necessary

Free legal support if you are based in England or Wales Barristers can: Represent you in any court/tribunal Give legal advice in a meeting or over the phone Give legal advice in writing Draft documents such as skeleton arguments

Replacement of professional equipment and journalistic material (hardware or software) which has been taken, lost or stolen as a consequence of the type of work

Measures to address the psychological and psychosocial impacts of digital threats

free legal aid and occasional legal representation oral or written information about regulations and about our professional experiences depending on the content of the case, we recommend other civil rights protection organizations to our clients

Lawyer’s fees for journalists and media outlets facing legal actions

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.

Support for activities to prepare for planned litigation. This could include legal research, evidence gathering, forum selection or identifying claimants and project partners.

legal assistance, rendered voluntarily and free of charge