Across the world, human rights defenders protect and uphold human rights in some of the most challenging situations. In some countries they face worrying levels of threats and attacks, intimidation and harassment. This report outlines how human rights defenders can enter and stay in the EU when they need protection. It suggests how EU institutions and Member States could use the flexibility in existing legal provisions and provide shelter for defenders who seek protection.
Amnesty International/School of Civic Education,Belarusian and Russian human rights defenders and activists – Priorities for support and protection, Tbilisi, October 30 – November 2, 2022(non-public report, on file with Amnesty International)
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) (2023), Study on the situation of human rights defenders in exile (not published, available on request)