The Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders aims to better help Human Rights Defenders in their struggle (www.initiativemarianne.fr/en/). 

The hosting programme in France provides for an accommodation near Paris, the payment of a monthly grant to cover daily needs, personalised support, and networking with Human Rights Defenders for a period of 6 months. 

After the 6 months, participants no longer benefit from the grant, the accommodation and the support provided in the programme. 

Participation is individual and does not provide for the winner to be accompanied by their family.

The deadline for the application is 24 June 2023.