SPECIALISED ORGANISATIONS
Accompaniment for HRDs is a security measure that can help reduce risk for HRDs in highly visible roles and spaces (Photo credit: SweFOR).
There are several international organisations that can provide various forms of support to human rights defenders. Depending on their mandate, these organisations can provide assistance ranging from emergency grants to security training, protection and urgent interventions. There are also several organisations that are excellent sources of information and produce important documents and reports on the human rights situations in various parts of the world. Some of these are engaged in campaigns and advocacy efforts to hold governments responsible where the situation is critical, and some have a presence in certain countries. Below you will find a selection of organisations and a brief description of their mandates. We encourage you to visit their homepages and keep yourself updated on the information they provide and the kind of support they can offer. Please note that the list over the page is not exhaustive.
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