PHRD (Protect Human Rights Defenders) advocates for human rights defenders facing persecution, transnational repression, and state violence — with particular attention to those at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities.
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Intersectional Protection
We recognise that defenders at the intersection of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and ethnicity often face the greatest danger and the least protection. PHRD is committed to protection that sees and responds to compounded vulnerability.
PHRD engages EU institutions on behalf of human rights defenders and is committed to full public transparency in that work.
"Those who defend the rights of others deserve the same protection, courage, and solidarity they give every day."
— PHRD founding principle