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Happy human rights day!
Today we applaud
everyone who supports human rights – particularly our Big Give Christmas Challenge supporters who have helped us raise over £30,000
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Help transform the lives of human rights defenders this Christmas
Prisoners of Conscience teams up with the Big Give Christmas Challenge to double the impact of donations made between 3 and 10 December
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Take part in our supporter survey and win a short break in the French countryside
Knowing how supporters feel about us means we can inspire more people to get involved. Tell us what you think – and be in with a chance to win!
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How do we support human rights defenders?
We help people who have been persecuted for standing up for human rights by providing them rapid financial assistance to ensure immediate relief, resettlement and requalification at the time of greatest need.
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Buy a new novel and help raise funds for Prisoners of Conscience
For every copy of Ivan Wainewright’s debut novel, The Kosher Delhi, sold through our website, we will receive a £2 donation
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Lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia reflects decline in press freedom in Malta – and beyond
Two years ago to the day, the Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in a car bombing near her home. Known for her investigative reporting that exposed official corruption in Malta and beyond, she was the country’s most prominent journalist. Despite the high-profile nature of the case and the Read more…
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In the wake of a man: Zimbabwe, Mugabe, and Human Rights
On 14th September 2019, as the world watched, Zimbabwe’s former president, Robert Mugabe, was remembered during a state funeral. The stadium in which the funeral was held has a capacity of 60,000; attendance, however, was limited. The BBC reported many Zimbabweans stating they would ‘shun’ the funeral in response to Read more…
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Becky Slack appointed as our first ever fundraising manager
Prisoners of Conscience has appointed its first ever Fundraising Manager to help us on our important mission to transform the lives of people who have been persecuted for their acts of conscience to protect and advance human rights around the world. Becky Slack will take on the part-time role from Read more…
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Trevor Edmands – art meets human rights
We’re excited to announce that Trevor Edmands, artist and long-term friend and supporter of Prisoners of Conscience, has kindly offered to donate to PoC the whole of the proceeds from each art piece he sells. His art addresses life-elements in a unique and thoughtful way, going beyond what is purely representational. Read more…
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Ethiopia’s Justice Day – cautious optimism or a claim too far?
In April 2018 Abiy Ahmed was chosen as the Chairman of the ruling coalition in Ethiopia, the EPRDF, and as a result was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Since Ahmed’s appointment as Prime Minister, Ethiopia’s human rights record has improved significantly. Almost immediately after he was sworn Read more…