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Your donation to Civil Rights Defenders strengthens human rights defenders in some of the world’s most repressive regions. Together, we can stand up for a world of democratic societies in which we all enjoy our civil and political rights. Thank you!

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The Impact of Your Donation

Emergency Fund 2022 in numbers

Emergency Fund, News
16 March 2023

Defending human rights is a dangerous job in several parts of the world. Many of those who do, face …

Emergency Fund – 2021 in Numbers

Emergency Fund, News
17 March 2022

Defending human rights has become increasingly dangerous in many parts of the world. Many of those w…

“Today, in the place where I am based now, we can continue working”

Colombia, Emergency Fund, News
17 June 2021

Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for human rights defenders. Of the more than 330 huma…

“I Have Continued My Activism. I Have Continued to Fight for LGBTI+ Rights”

Emergency Fund, News, North Macedonia
15 June 2021

Among the 730 human rights defenders who received support from the Emergency Fund last year was Nort…

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Gifts to Civil Rights Defenders from the United States are tax-deductible. Your gift defends democracy and people’s civil and political rights worldwide.

Gifts can be made to the US Friends of Civil Rights Defenders fund at the King Baudouin Foundation United States.

Your Donation Makes a Difference

We have a Swedish 90-account and are working according to the Swedish Fundraising Control’s guidelines. We are a member of the Swedish Fundraising Association which advocates ethical and professional fundraising. This is a guarantee that your donation is being handled correctly, and used for its intended purpose.

Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), and the Postcode Lottery are our main sponsors. Our work is also supported by foundations, individuals and companies.

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Together with thousands of people and with over 200 partner organisations around the world, Civil Rights Defenders fight for equal rights for all. A world of democratic societies in which we all enjoy our civil and political rights is a prerequisite for both people and companies to be given the opportunity to grow.