Paying a high price for expressing his views Eric is a human rights defender, a journalist from Rwanda, and a father of four. He was routinely harassed by state agents for critically reporting on the government’s socioeconomic policies, for fighting Read more…
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 28 April and on Thursday 2 May We are delighted to announce that our long term friend and supporter, John Simpson, will be presenting our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal. Our appeal Read more…
There are many people worldwide that dedicate their lives to upholding human rights and advancing fundamental liberties. Sadly, it is for that same passion that they are often being persecuted and become prisoners of conscience. PoC exists to support these inspiring Read more…
Kevin, a politically active journalist from Cameroon, sought refuge in the UK after being constantly targeted by government authorities for his work. He was arrested, detained and tortured numerous times for exposing and criticising the government. Being a member of Read more…
Adeeb and his family have lived their entire lives in Pakistan fearing for their safety. Being members of a minority sect within Shia Islam, they have been routinely harassed, threatened and, both physically and psychologically, abused. Adeeb was refused a Read more…
Shahidul Alam, an award-winning photographer, writer and activist from Bangladesh, was being held indefinitely and without bail after openly criticising the government’s violent handling of student led demonstrations. On 29 July 2018, two teenagers were killed by a speeding bus, sparking peaceful demonstrations by Read more…
Farhad, an ambitious student from Iran, participated in student-led demonstrations against the Iranian dictatorship, calling for reform and freedom of press. For that, he was detained and tortured. In the lead up to the Iranian elections, Farhad also spoke out and Read more…
We are delighted to announce that our long term friend and supporter, John Simpson, will be presenting our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal. Our appeal will broadcast on 28th April at 07:54 and 21:25 and on 2nd May at 15:27. Read more…
Amina, a Christian Pakistani nurse, has been continuously harassed by one of her Muslim colleagues at the hospital where she works. Using either bribes or derogatory and abusive comments, he has been trying to convert her to Islam and force Read more…
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In Sudan, objecting to government decisions can be dangerous, as Kamil, a teaching assistant at the University of Khartoum, was to discover. After protesting on behalf of suspended students, he was persecuted and tortured by the Sudanese Security Authority. In April 2016, after Read more…