Gary Allison, Chief Executive of PoC, will go the extra mile to support human rights defenders around the world, and by extra we mean 100! Gary will be riding the Prudential RideLondon – Surrey 100 on Sunday 4 August to Read more…
What first motivated Esin to escape the comfort of her teaching career in Turkey and become politically active was the growing sense that widespread injustice was corroding her country: “I witnessed severe human rights abuse in Turkey for many years” Read more…
Prisoners of Conscience was delighted to hear the news that Asia Bibi has left Pakistan after blasphemy acquittal. However, her story is just the tip of the iceberg. Our experiences supporting prisoners of conscience in Pakistan show that there are Read more…
Further to news that two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar for their reporting on the Rohingya crisis have been freed, Gary Allison, director of Prisoners of Conscience, says: “Prisoners of Conscience welcomes the release of the two journalists, Wa Lone Read more…
Paying a high price for expressing his views Eric is a human rights defender, a journalist from Rwanda, and a father of four. He was routinely harassed by state agents for critically reporting on the government’s socioeconomic policies, for fighting Read more…
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 28 April and on Thursday 2 May We are delighted to announce that our long term friend and supporter, John Simpson, will be presenting our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal. Our appeal Read more…
There are many people worldwide that dedicate their lives to upholding human rights and advancing fundamental liberties. Sadly, it is for that same passion that they are often being persecuted and become prisoners of conscience. PoC exists to support these inspiring Read more…
Kevin, a politically active journalist from Cameroon, sought refuge in the UK after being constantly targeted by government authorities for his work. He has been arrested, detained and tortured numerous times for exposing and criticising the government. Being a member Read more…
Adeeb and his family have lived their entire lives in Pakistan fearing for their safety. Being members of a minority sect within Shia Islam, they have been routinely harassed, threatened and, both physically and psychologically, abused. Adeeb was refused a Read more…
Shahidul Alam, an award-winning photographer, writer and activist from Bangladesh, was being held indefinitely and without bail after openly criticising the government’s violent handling of student led demonstrations. On 29 July 2018, two teenagers were killed by a speeding bus, sparking peaceful demonstrations by Read more…