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Our volunteers accompany human rights defenders in conflict areas

PBI has protected the lives of hundreds of activists: our accompaniment creates space for local activists to work.

PBI's volunteers embody international concern for human rights on the ground.

PBI has been promoting nonviolence and protecting human rights since 1981.

PBI provides protection, support and recognition to local human rights defenders who work in areas of repression. Our international volunteers on the ground send a powerful message that the world is watching and prepared to act, and we advocate at all levels for international human rights accountability. Read more...

Human Rights Defenders:
Who are they?

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Find out about the brave people we help to protect.

Alliance for Lawyers at Risk

Help ensure that lawyers and other human rights defenders can work for the rights of others and the rule of law, without fearing for their lives.

Where we work

January 2011 - PBI has closed its operations in Indonesia.

Read about PBI's work in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico and Nepal.

Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Human rights defenders are facing intimidation, threats, and even the risk of being ‘disappeared’ and murdered. You can help keep them safe by donating to PBI.

Breaking news from the field 

Here you will find links to the latest news from the field kindly provided by protectionline.org

PBI UK, 1b Waterlow Road, London N19 5NJ.

Tel/Fax: 44 (0)20 7281 5370 | Email us

UK Charity Number: 1101016


International Office, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, U.K. Tel: +44 20 7065 0775
To find your nearest PBI office visit the international contact page