Current human rights defenders on protective fellowships

In some cases, photos and personal details are not used at the request of our fellows, due to security concerns.

Abdalle, Somalia

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Freedom of the Press

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Marilou, The Philippines

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Environmental Rights

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Noon, Myanmar

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Minority Rights and Gender Activist

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Nadiya, Kashmir

Summer 2023
Area or work/research: Women's rights

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Ador, South Sudan

Autumn 2023
Area or work/research: Protecting human rights defenders

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Maha, Egypt

Autumn 2023
Area of work/research: Women rights and socio-economic rights

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Robert, Kenya

Autumn 2023
Area of work/research: Freedom of the press

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Woman, Middle East

Autumn 2023
Area of work/research: Women and children’s rights