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October 14, 2025

“My Passport Without Guardianship” Campaign

A Yemeni youth-led campaign that defended women’s right to obtain passports without male approval. The effort led to a government order upholding women’s freedom to travel and strengthened gender equality in Yemen.

November 11, 2024

Strengthening Digital Security Through a Kit Containing Tools & Tactics

Front Line Defenders developed a Digital Security and Privacy Guide for human rights defenders.

Cropped photo of a girl at a table looking at her phone with her laptop

November 11, 2024

Maintaining a Physical Presence at the Site of Potential Abuse to Monitor and Prevent Human Rights Violations

Machsom Watch monitors Israeli checkpoints to protect the rights of Palestinians who must pass through them.

Jerusalem, Israel: IDF tower and barrier, Rachel's Tomb Crossing Checkpoint

November 11, 2024

Involving the Community in Determining Offenders’ Sentences and Helping to Rehabilitate Them

Peacemaking circles use traditional circle ritual and structure to create a respectful space for community members to heal.

November 11, 2024

Involving Survivors of Human Rights Abuse in the Identification and Rescue of Potential Victims

Maiti Nepal works to stop trafficking of women and girls by interviewing those who appear vulnerable.

A young Nepali street vendor sits amongst a flock of birds

November 11, 2024

Involving Religious Leaders in Modeling Behavior Toward Stigmatized Populations

The Sangha Metta project trains Buddhist monks and nuns to provide practical and spiritual assistance to people with HIV/AIDS.

November 11, 2024

Citizen Monitoring of Courts as a Means of Creating System Change

WATCH developed a highly effective court monitoring method involving citizen volunteers.

November 11, 2024

Holding a Special Election to Ensure Children's Voices Are Heard

War torn areas of Colombia formed the Children’s Mandate for Peace Movement.

November 11, 2024

Certifying Companies Based on an Internationally Recognizable Standard to Improve Labor Conditions

SAI developed a set of corporate social responsibility standards called SA 8000

November 11, 2024

Creating Identity Cards As A Form Of 'Virtual Accompaniment' For Human Rights Defenders

The Objector Identity Card is a form of "virtual accompaniment" being practiced in Colombia.

A Colombian soldier in uniform in the jungle, looking sad holding a peace bird cutout

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