Civil Society Organisation · Est. 2026

Defending
those who
defend rights

PHRD works at the intersection of advocacy, law, and solidarity to protect human rights defenders facing persecution, intimidation, and transnational repression.

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What we do
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Protection & Asylum
Legal pathways and emergency support for at-risk defenders
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Sanctions Advocacy
Targeting perpetrators through Magnitsky-style EU mechanisms
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EU Engagement
Policy reform and institutional advocacy in Brussels
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Dissident Networks
Solidarity infrastructure connecting isolated defenders

Everything we do and stand for

Active at the European level

PHRD engages EU institutions to ensure defenders' voices reach where decisions are made — from Magnitsky sanctions to asylum frameworks.

EU Policy Work →

"Those who defend the rights of others deserve the same protection, courage, and solidarity they give every day."

— PHRD founding principle