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Keeping human rights defenders and their voices alive in 2019

In 2019 we were once again humbled by the courage and fortitude of prisoners of conscience – ordinary people and families exercising extraordinary acts of conscience to uphold their and others human rights. Our thanks go once again to our donors for their generous and committed support.

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago
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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

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago
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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

By Becky Slack, 1 year1 year ago
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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!

By Becky Slack, 1 year1 year ago
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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.

By Becky Slack, 1 year1 year ago
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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

By Becky Slack, 1 year1 year ago
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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…

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago
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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…

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago
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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…

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago
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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…

By Joanna Pitta, 1 year1 year ago

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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7407 6644
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