Medical expenses; legal representation; prison visits; trial monitoring; temporary relocation; dependent support; security and equipment replacement; other urgent matters.
Information: https://freedomhouse.org/program/dignity-all-lgbti-assistance-program
* Civil Society organizations are supported due to their work for LGBTI rights.
Rapid
and practical financial support; improving physical, digital and communication
security; legal fees; medical fees; family assistance for at risk/imprisoned
HRDs
(maximum grant is 7,500 EUR)
Application: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/secure/grant.php?l=en
Financial
assistance, including grants that address security, medical expenses, legal
representation, prison visits, trial monitoring, temporary relocation,
equipment replacement, and other urgently needed expenses
Information: https://www.csolifeline.org/emergency-assistance
To apply, contact: info@csolifeline.org
Financial grants to counter threats/attacks to HRDs and their family members
(maximum grant is 5. 000 EUR)
Application Form: http://emhrf.org/urgent-grants/
Send application in a ‘word’ format to: grants@emhrf.org
* Human rights defenders from South Meditarranean Region are supported.
A yearlong rest and respite programme
Information: http://www.hamburger-stiftung.de/en/stimmen/
* Human rights defenders at acute risk are supported.
Legal defence; support the families of land rights activists arrested on spurious charges; help political prisoners suffering illness or injury to get medical treatment; assist anti-corruption groups in replacing confiscated computers and installing security cameras after their offices are raided; help youth activists relocate to safety when their lives are threatened
Security Grants: the safety and security of women or trans human
rights defenders/activists/organizations is threatened
Opportunity Grants: an unexpected moment or opportunity for advocacy or mobilization that may result in advancements for women’s and LBTQI’s rights, such as changes in legal decisions, policy and laws, or a shift in public attitudes and practices in their local context.
(Maximum grant is $8,000)
Temporary relocation: provides shelter for 3 months; a security training and capacity building training
Twice a year, by email and social media, Justitia et Pax calls for applications. Dutch embassies and consulates, and European representations, also help to identify candidates. Defenders can also email a staff member at Justitia et Pax for more information (contact info is provided on their website).
Contact: https://sheltercity.nl/en/contact/
New initiative providing HRDs a short period of respite and protection in Scotland while they conduct research and interact with students, staff, civil society and government across Scotland.
Application:https://www.dundee.ac.uk/politics/research/projects/details/scottish-human-rights-defender-fellowship.php
The Natalia Project is the world’s first alarm and positioning system for HRDs at risk. The participants wear the Natalia Project alarm on their wrists. In case of an attack, a pull of the wristband activates the alarm upon which a distress signal is sent to Civil Rights Defenders headquarters in Stockholm. Each participant of Natalia Project also has a comprehensive security plan. In order to become a participant, each HRD gets tailored security training where they learn how to use the bracelet and get assistance in developing an organizational security protocol.