Hope in a time of crisis
Sentenced to death for a blog
“There was an awareness of the feeling of injustice starting to form within my social class because of me, and so they decided to suppress this awareness by imprisoning me in an ugly way.”
Announcements
The Covid-19 crisis is also a human rights crisis, says panel of experts
The Covid-19 crisis is also a human rights crisis, with most
of our rights under threat in some way or another – and we all have a role to play in protecting them.
This was the message to come out of a recent online panel discussion featuring speakers from Prisoners of Conscience, Amnesty International UK, Front Line Defenders and Human Rights Watch.
Events
Event: Human rights under lockdown – how to protect our rights during the Coronavirus pandemic
Join Prisoners of Conscience, Human Rights Watch, Front Line Defenders and Amnesty International UK for this webinar on how to protect human rights during the Covid pandemic.
Events
Human rights under lockdown: our event speakers
We have a fantastic line-up of speakers for our panel discussion on “human rights under lockdown” on Thursday 11 June.
The 2.6 Challenge
The 2.6 Challenge: Thank you!
Many thanks to all of you for completing your remarkable 2.6 Challenges and to everyone who supported our efforts! Without people like you, the vital work we do to keep human rights defenders and their voices alive wouldn’t be possible.
Announcements
Mental Health Awareness Week
‘In spite of these threats, I remained defiant, committed and determined to continue the struggle to achieve fairness, equality and social justice in Cameroon.’
Bursaries
Joanna’s 2.6 Challenge: Thanks for the motivation, Amir!
Amir’s story brings a smile to my face. Running 15km now seems much easier compared to the challenges Amir had to overcome. I feel privileged to be able to play my small part and give back to those brave people who have fought for their and our rights.
Announcements
Persecuted journalists receive 23% increase in funding
On World Press Freedom Day, Prisoners of Conscience highlights its role in keeping journalists safe
The 2.6 Challenge
Kirsty’s 2.6 Challenge: Personalised leather key fobs posted to the first 26 people who donate
Want to channel all your excess energy from the lockdown into something creative? Take a page from Kirsty’s book!
The 2.6 Challenge
Joanna’s 2.6 Challenge: What did I get myself into?
‘Prisoners of Conscience is participating in the 2.6 Challenge, what a great opportunity to run 26km in 2.6 days and raise money for PoC,’ I thought…!