The Emergency Fund for Human Rights Defenders, managed by Agir Ensemble pour les Droits Humains, has been operating since 1999 and provides support to defenders facing immediate danger due to their human rights work. The fund assists at-risk individuals and groups working to promote and protect human rights, with a particular focus on French-speaking regions, while remaining globally accessible.
Who they support #
The fund supports individuals, informal groups, unregistered collectives and registered organisations working peacefully in human rights defence. Eligible actors include human rights defenders, Indigenous and land rights defenders, women human rights defenders, and LGBTQI+ activists.
Geographical focus: Global (with particular attention to Francophone regions).
What support is available #
Financial support may include:
- Emergency medical treatment and psychosocial support
- Legal fees, litigation costs and criminal representation
- Appeal costs
- Relocation support within the defender’s country of origin
Non-financial support may include:
- Emergency appeals and public statements
- National advocacy and lobbying
How to apply #
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Requests can be submitted through:
- Website (EN): https://www.agir-ensemble-droits-humains.org/en/__trashed-2
- Website (FR): https://www.agir-ensemble-droits-humains.org/fr/notre-fonds-durgence
- Email:
Individuals and organisations may apply directly.
Response time #
Typical response time is 10-12 days.
Where to learn more #
Website (EN): https://www.agir-ensemble-droits-humains.org/en/__trashed-2
Website (FR): https://www.agir-ensemble-droits-humains.org/fr/notre-fonds-durgence
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