MPs for human rights defenders

Online Training

Advanced search

Search for word or text: Search in: Select a source: Select a country: Select a thematic area: Date limit: Listed by:

PI publications

Protection International Publications

PI publications Protection Manual PI catalogue of publications and DVDs

Other online projects

Observatoire global de la politique publique nationale sur la protection des défenseurs de droits humains

Keep informed

Receive our weekly newsletter in English

subscribe to one or more newsletters

MPs for human rights defenders

Thursday 12 October 2006 by Protection International

MPs for human rights defenders - Video

Members of Parliament have an essential role to play in the protection of Human Rights Defenders. They can observe the implementation of the responsibilities of the States to protect Human Rights Defenders and request more protection activities from their government represented by the embassies in Third Countries. They can also become involved in field operations in support of Human Rights Defenders in danger. In February 2005, members of the Belgian and the British Parliaments participated in a mission to Rwanda and Burundi to support local Human Rights Organisations. Mr Jeremy Corbyn, member of the British Parliament speaks about his experience...