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 raise vital funds for Prisoners of Conscience. “Cycling through the 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” she told Prisoners of Conscience, but “the mistreatment of ethnic 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 hundreds of cases similar to Asia’s. Many religious minorities suffer 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 and Kyaw Soe, but there is an ongoing need to 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 for justice, press freedom and democracy in Rwanda. Paul Kagame’s 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 will be broadcasted on 28th April at 07:54 and 21:25 and 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 people, who peacefully stand up for what they believe. Freedom Read more…