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2019: a year of listening, reflection and change
Last year saw a period of change for Prisoners of Conscience. It was a year of listening with the aim of increasing the transformation of the lives of prisoners of conscience.
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Supporter survey results: “Human rights are the cornerstone of humanity”
The results of our supporter survey are in. You confirmed what we thought we knew already: that our supporters are generous, knowledgeable and committed to supporting human rights and those who protect them.
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Keeping human rights defenders and their voices alive in 2019
In 2019 we were once again humbled by the courage and fortitude of prisoners of conscience – ordinary people and families exercising extraordinary acts of conscience to uphold their and others human rights. Our thanks go once again to our donors for their generous and committed support.
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Happy human rights day!
Today we applaud
everyone who supports human rights – particularly our Big Give Christmas Challenge supporters who have helped us raise over £30,000
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Help transform the lives of human rights defenders this Christmas
Prisoners of Conscience teams up with the Big Give Christmas Challenge to double the impact of donations made between 3 and 10 December
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Take part in our supporter survey and win a short break in the French countryside
Knowing how supporters feel about us means we can inspire more people to get involved. Tell us what you think – and be in with a chance to win!
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How do we support human rights defenders?
We help people who have been persecuted for standing up for human rights by providing them rapid financial assistance to ensure immediate relief, resettlement and requalification at the time of greatest need.
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Buy a new novel and help raise funds for Prisoners of Conscience
For every copy of Ivan Wainewright’s debut novel, The Kosher Delhi, sold through our website, we will receive a £2 donation
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Lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia reflects decline in press freedom in Malta – and beyond
Two years ago to the day, the Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in a car bombing near her home. Known for her investigative reporting that exposed official corruption in Malta and beyond, she was the country’s most prominent journalist. Despite the high-profile nature of the case and the Read more…
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In the wake of a man: Zimbabwe, Mugabe, and Human Rights
On 14th September 2019, as the world watched, Zimbabwe’s former president, Robert Mugabe, was remembered during a state funeral. The stadium in which the funeral was held has a capacity of 60,000; attendance, however, was limited. The BBC reported many Zimbabweans stating they would ‘shun’ the funeral in response to Read more…