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While we are in a much better situation than we were in 2020, COVID-19 is still around and the virus is circulating in all countries. However, simultaneously, the spread of flu, RSV, Mpox, and other communicable diseases still warrant us to make sure that we are taking all necessary precautions.

<big>Below please find specific information about event-specific protocols and other useful information to ensure a safe and healthy event for all participants.</big>

/// '''Note:''' this policy may change to reflect current travel requirements and WHO recommendations. ///

'''For medical emergencies, please call 112.'''

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=== '''Prior to Travel''' ===
The health and well-being of everyone in our community is our top priority. With that in mind, we ask that you '''please not attend''' if any of the following occurs prior to traveling for the event:

* You test positive for COVID-19, RSV, flu, strep throat, or other illnesses:
* '''<big>You feel unwell or are experiencing any of the following symptoms:</big>'''
** <big>Abdominal pain, chest discomfort, chills, cough, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, fatigue (tiredness), fever or feeling feverish, headache, nausea, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, presence of blood in mucus or stool, rash, runny or stuffy nose, skin lesions, sneezing, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, weakness, wheezing</big>
* You or someone in your household have come in close contact with someone who has had any of the above symptoms, or tested positive for COVID-19/RSV/flu/strep throat or other illnesses within five days prior to the event

If you are unable to attend in person due to any of the above, please email gather@digitalrights.community.

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=== '''Testing''' ===
If you wish to test for COVID-19 shortly after your arrival in Lisbon, you can visit a pharmacy throughout Lisbon to pick up a rapid test kit. You can also find combination COVID/Flu test kits to help you better identify what could be causing your symptoms. The following pharmacy is a 5-minute walk from the GG venue:

'''Farmácia do Parque''' 
R. das Arcadas do Parque 15 e 16, 2765-266 Estoril 
Monday-Friday 9:00-20:00, Saturday 9:00-14:00 
+351214667031

* Contact the Global Gathering team at gather@digitalrights.community if you are unable to purchase a test.
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=== '''Global Gathering Safety Protocols''' ===

==== '''At the Event''' ====
At any time during the event, if you experience any of the following symptoms, we ask that you please depart the event and recover at your hotel or other lodging:

* Abdominal pain, chest discomfort, chills, cough, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, fatigue (tiredness), fever or feeling feverish, headache, nausea, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, presence of blood in mucus or stool, rash, runny or stuffy nose, skin lesions, sneezing, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, weakness, wheezing

Once your symptoms have recovered and/or you’ve tested negative for COVID-19 or other illnesses, you may return to the event.

==== '''After the Event''' ====
If you test positive for COVID-19 or other illnesses within five days of the completion of the Global Gathering, please email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community] (subject: positive test) immediately so we can alert attendees of potential exposure.

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=== '''Acknowledgement of Risks''' ===
Due to the nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases, we are unable to guarantee a disease-free environment or fully eliminate the chance of infection and the health risks associated with it. By attending the Global Gathering, you acknowledge and assume the risks involved.

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== What to consider when selecting a web hosting company ==
When choosing an organization to host and/or provide technical support for your website, these are some questions you will want to consider:
*How is the company/organization structured and sustained? What types of vetting or reporting are they required to do, if any?
*Consider what country/countries they have a legal presence in and which law enforcement and other legal requests they would be required to comply with.
*What logs are created, and for how long are they available?
*Are there restrictions regarding the type of content the service will host/proxy, and could they have an impact on your site?
*Are there restrictions on the countries where they can provide service?
*Do they accept a form of payment you can use? Can you afford their service?
*Secure communications - you should be able to log in securely and communicate with the service provider privately.
*Is there an option for two-factor authentication, to improve the security of administrator access? This or related secure access policies can help reduce the threat of other forms of attacks against your website.
*What type of ongoing support will you have access to? Is there an additional cost for support, and/or will you receive sufficient support if you are using a "free" tier?
*Can you "test-drive" your website before you move over via a staging site?
'''The following list is in alphabetical order.'''

== 1984 Hosting ==
Based in Iceland, 1984 Hosting provides highly reliable and stable virtual private servers that run on enterprise-level hardware in highly secure Icelandic data centers. Like other hosting companies listed on this list, they are trusted members of the digital rights community. May First

[https://mayfirst.coop/en/ May First Movement Technology] is a non-profit membership organization based in the United States that engages in building movements by advancing the strategic use and collective control of technology for local struggles, global transformation, and emancipation without borders. Members pay dues based on their ability to pay and the resources required.

== Autistici/Inventati ==
[https://www.autistici.org/ Autistici/Inventati] was born over 20 years ago to provide internet support (through website hosting, e-mail accounts, mailing lists, chat, blogs, and much more) to activists and collectives coming from the world of grassroot and social movements.

''Our principles are fairly straightforward: the world should not be run on money, should be rooted in solidarity, community, mutual help, equal rights and freedom, and social justice. Easy, isn’t it? We support individuals, collectives, communities and groups whose political and social activities fit within this worldview and who share with us some fundamental principles: anti-fascism, anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-militarism.''

== Cloud68 ==
[https://cloud68.co/index.html Cloud68.co] was co-founded in 2019 by a diverse team of digital rights activists that met at the local hackerspace. The company is based in Estonia, though the servers are in Germany. They host open source infrastructure ranging from web conferencing tools to google analytics alternatives.

== Greenhost ==
[https://greenhost.net/ Greenhost] is a company based in the Netherlands that provides web hosting, virtual private servers, and managed services (including Globaleaks, Jitsi Meet and others). For human rights defenders and journalists at risk, they offer [https://greenhost.net/internet-freedom/ Rapid Response Services] for free or low cost.

[https://www.stackspin.net/ Stackspin], built and managed by Greenhost, is an online office suite in which you control your data. It includes everything a small organisation needs to get themselves organised. The Stackspin dashboard is a single place for installing and managing apps, adding and managing users, and customizing your Stackspin instance. The project is aimed at CSOs and individual activists that require online solutions and are weary of the corporate offering (or are keen to move away from them). They want these services hosted on a system that they can rely on, but do not need to maintain.

As of May 2023, the suite includes:

* NextCloud for file sharing
* Only Office for document collaboration
* Zulip for team chat
* Wordpress for website creation
* NextCloud for password management
* Wekan for task management
== InfraRed ==
[https://in.fra.red/ InfraRed] members include over 20 independent, feminist, cooperative, anti-fascist and alternative service providers from 19 different regions that have come together in solidarity to support one another in our shared work.
== Maadix ==
[https://maadix.net/en/about-us/ Maadix] was created with the objective of giving stability to the access to operating autonomy, data security and privacy, in a professional and sustainable way. The project aims to offer efficient, practical and solid technological solutions capable of guaranteeing these values to society as a whole, regardless of the technical knowledge and resources at its disposal. Maadix provides hosting and support for popular open source tools, including NextCloud, Wordpress, Mailman, LimeSurvey, LetsEncrypt, OpenVPN and more.

== Palante Technology Cooperative ==
[https://palantetech.coop/ Palante Technology Cooperative], based in the United States, provides technology consulting services to nonprofit progressive, social justice, & community organizations. They specialize in tools specific to the needs of the movements we serve. Within their organizational security work, Palante guides groups through comprehensive organizational digital security processes, from assessment to analysis to implementation and beyond. They use a holistic understanding of security and a harm reduction framework that centers the politics and priorities of the organizations and the communities they serve.

== Virtual Road (Qurium) ==
[https://www.qurium.org/secure-hosting/ Qurium’s Secure hosting solution – Virtualroad.org] – is a hosting solution dedicated to protect independent media, investigative journalists, and human rights organizations working in Internet repressive regimes. Servers are based in Europe. Qurium’s [https://www.qurium.org/rapid-response/ Rapid Response support] is a pro-bono service dedicated to independent media, investigative journalists and human rights activists in Internet repressive regimes that have been targets of digital attacks, or are likely to become a target due to its scope of work, and are in need of immediate support. This support includes

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 <center><big>'''Hosted and designed by''' <big>'''[https://www.digitalrights.community Team CommUNITY]''' </center></big> ]]

==== <big>🍃 '''Welcome to the Global Gathering 2026 🍃'''</big> ====
<big>'''When:''' September 4, 5, and 6, 2026</big>

<big>'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal</big>
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The Global Gathering brings together groups from around the world working on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, social justice, civil society, and journalism at the local, regional and global levels.

The gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue, and robust security and safety protocols have been celebrated for fostering authentic trust-building and catalyzing impactful coalitions.

<center><big>'''Applications are now open!! https://gathering.digitalrights.community/'''</big></center> 

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'''<big>🌱 Participants work on issues such as:</big>''' 
● Holistic digital security and protection of civil society; 
● Counteracting online censorship and surveillance; 
● Community-focused approaches to issues like AI, disinformation, internet policy and governance, climate and tech, among others.
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'''<big>📌 Updates</big>''' ● If you are in need of a Schengen visa, refer to important support information below. We highly recommend you schedule your embassy / consulate appointment ASAP to avoid delays, even if you are not 100% sure you can attend.
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== '''How to Apply''' ==
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* '''Apply here:''' https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ 

* Please familiarize yourself with the GG's '''[[Global Gathering Three Step Application and Ticketing Process|three step application and ticketing process]],''' designed to ensure the security and safety of the event
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'''📣 Not 100% sure you can attend? We highly recommend''' you apply as soon as possible, as all applications must go through a rigorous vetting and review process for security reasons. You can always cancel your attendance at a later date.This year we will NOT accept any applications AFTER the official deadline.
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== '''Partners, Villages, & Satellite Events''' ==
[[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg| <big>🌱</big> Did you know that participants represent over 120+ countries, with 51% of attendees living in the Global Majority, and 54% identifying as women or gender non-conforming. |thumb|397x397px]]Consider becoming a partner to one of the largest global gatherings of defenders working at the intersection of technology and tech.

<big>'''Expanded Opportunities for Partners in 2026'''</big>

The GG is an event is designed as a tool to help organizations and networks achieve their specific goals. In 2026, we are expanding opportunities for GG Partners via:

🌱 '''Villages:''' Community-led hubs focused on specific themes, regions or areas of practices. In the past, organizations and networks have hosted villages centered on their core work, shared challenges, or regional priorities. 🌱 '''Satellite Events:''' Private or public gatherings hosted by partners before, during, or after the GG, including workshops, stakeholder meetups, team retreats, and other convenings. To learn more reach out to us at team@digitalrights.community —we’re happy to help you brainstorm on how to best achieve your goals.

== '''Programming''' ==
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We will be providing updates on programming soon.

In the mean time, check out [[GGProgram2026]] to learn what to expect. We will be doing a call out for proposals soon!

== '''<big>Planning your Trip</big>''' ==
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=== '''[[Visa and Security Support]]''' ===
Find detailed information regarding:

*Obtaining a Schengen visa and applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization, which will be required for travelers from visa-exempt countries starting in 2026. 
* Customized, ongoing visa and security support available to participants 
* The GG's [https://docs.google.com/document/d/193lcTfl7OYkEGTwB7Of-A2LLgfRvz0nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104123226664325204942&rtpof=true&sd=true '''Travel and Safety Guide'''], which provides practical security guidance to ensure your protection before, during and after your participation in the GG. 

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⭐ Even if you are not 100% sure you can attend, we highly recommend you schedule your embassy/consulate appointment '''ASAP''' to avoid delays. You can always cancel the appointment at a later date if needed.
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=== '''[[Equity Fund]]''' ===
We will be reopening the [[Equity Fund|'''Equity Fund in 2026''']], which supports travel, lodging, security, and visa assistance for individuals from at-risk communities operating in low-resourced environments who would not otherwise be able to attend the GG.

⭐ This year, you must first apply and be approved for the GG. Once approved, you will receive a separate application for the Equity Fund.⭐

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=== '''[[Hotels and Transportation]]''' ===
We have compiled a list of hotels and transportation options, including cost estimates. You'll also find step-by-step directions for traveling to Estoril from multiple locations, including the airport.

⭐ We encourage you to explore lodging options outside of Estoril - Portugal has an excellent public transportation system, and many nearby towns are just a short trip from the venue.

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=== '''Navigating Estoril and Portugal Guides''' ===
* [[Navigating Estoril|'''Navigating Estoril''']] guide has a list of pharmacies, hospitals, ATMs and banks near the venue, as well as an interactive map with recommended restaurants, services and landmarks. 
* [[Navigating Portugal|'''Navigating Portugal''']] includes an overview of the country, useful terms and practical tips for getting around—such as how to order specific types of coffee—recommended day trips from Estoril, and an overview of the digital rights ecosystem.
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== '''Community, Security & Health Policies''' ==
Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2026.

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|[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Security_Policy '''<big>Security Policy</big>''']
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|[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Global_Gathering_COVID-19_Policy '''<big>COVID Policy</big>''']
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== Global Gathering Past Editions ==
To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at:

* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-oTUzl81l8FVKmn9P57oeGbafd9fDTADQk8abFc4kg/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2024 Report-Back]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2023 Report-Back]

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Funding Opportunities Archive

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This is an archive. '''<big>To see current funding opportunities, go here: [[Fundraising Opportunities]]</big>'''

'''The Tor Privacy Resilience Grants'''
* Deadline January 19
* https://nc.torproject.net/apps/forms/s/ZPWF7M6TzjEKTZorR8mpStkp

'''Convocatoria de Becas del Sur Global 2026 - DeJusticia'''

* Deadline January 21
* <nowiki>https://www.dejusticia.org/becas-para-defensores-del-sur-global-2026/</nowiki>

'''AI Reporting Grant Program'''
* December 31, 2025
* <nowiki>https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/ai-reporting-grants</nowiki>

'''NLnet Zero Commons Fund'''
* Deadline: December 1
* <nowiki>https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/</nowiki>

'''NLnet Fediversity Programme'''

* Deadline: December 1
* <nowiki>https://nlnet.nl/fediversity/</nowiki>

'''John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship'''

* Deadline: December 3
* <nowiki>https://jsk.stanford.edu/become-a-fellow#why-apply</nowiki>

'''Berkman Fellowship'''

* Deadline: December 5.
* <nowiki>https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships</nowiki>

'''African Women in Data Science Fellowship'''
* African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
* Deadline: July 31, 2025
* https://awardfellowships.org/news/call-for-applications-now-open-for-the-inaugural-cohort-of-the-african-women-in-data-science-fellowship-2025/

'''Feminist Digital Security and Holistic Protection Training'''

* Deadline: August 10, 2025
* https://equalityfund.bamboohr.com/careers/103

'''Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships'''

* Deadline: August 11, 2025
* https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/open-call-proposals-pulitzer-centers-ai-accountability-fellowships-2025-2026

'''Pasantías Para la Seguridad y Resiliencia Digital en América Latina'''

* Derechos Digitales
* Cierre de postulaciones: 15 de agosto, 2025
* https://www.derechosdigitales.org/25638/nueva-convocatoria-al-programa-de-pasantias-para-la-seguridad-y-resiliencia-digital-en-america-latina/

'''Imperial College Research Fellowships'''

* Deadline: August 18, 2025
* https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/research-office/funder-information/research-fellowships/icrf/

'''Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program'''

* Internet Society
* Deadline 2nd window: from 15 July to 27 August, 2025
* https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/connecting-the-unconnected

'''2026 Digital Democracy Centre x TrygFonden Fellowship Program'''

* Deadline: September 15, 2025
* https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/forskningsenheder/samf/digitaldemocracycentre/ddcxtrygfonden-fellowship-call-2026

'''Fondo para los Derechos Digitales'''

* Fecha límite: 15 de julio de 2025
* https://fondos.derechosdigitales.org/home

'''Digital Freedom Fund Open Call'''

* Deadline: July 15, 2025
* https://digitalfreedomfund.org/grants/

'''2025-26 Foundry Fellowship for African Entrepreneurs'''

* Deadline: July 6, 2025
* https://app.babele.co/application-definition/401

'''OGP’s Helen Darbishire Fund for Civil Society 2025-27'''

* Deadline: July 6, 2025
* https://www.opengovpartnership.org/ogps-helen-darbishire-fund-for-civil-society-2025-27/

'''Digital Public Infrastructure Research Grant'''

* Deadline to submit expression of interest proposals: June 30, 2025
* https://www.centerforfinancialinclusion.org/research/global-dpi-insights-community/

'''SA Tech Challenge 2025, Innovation Bridge'''

* Deadline: June 30, 2025
* https://innovationbridge.info/ibportal/g20/tech-challenge

'''Small Grants for Investigative Stories Covering Current or Aspiring EU Countries'''

* Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
* First evaluation follows the June 30, 2025 deadline
* https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/birn-invites-journalists-to-apply-for-grants-for-investigative-stories/

'''Call for Proposals Responsive Fund'''

* Deadline: June 27, 2025
* https://www.ukhih.org/news/call-for-proposals-now-open-responsive-fund-general/

'''Digital Good Research Fund ‘Building the Digital Good’'''

* Deadline: June 26, 2025
* https://digitalgood.net/digital-good-research-fund-round-3-building-the-digital-good-call-for-applications/

'''CNN Academy Program Voices from the South: Storytelling for Impact'''

* Deadline: June 23, 2025
* https://academy.cnn.com/voices-from-the-south-storytelling-for-impact/

'''Grow the Future 2025 Alliance Against Tech Authoritarianism'''

* Deadline: June 20, 2025
* https://usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/77?source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D

'''The International Foundation 2025 Grant Program'''

* Deadline: June 16, 2025
* https://www.intlfoundation.org/page/eligibility

'''EU Action Grants: Detecting Influence Campaigns and Boosting Societal Resilience'''

* Deadline: June 16, 2025
* https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/detecting-influence-campaigns-and-boosting-societal-resilience

'''EU Action Grants: Boosting the Visibility of Fact-checking Content in Europe'''

* Deadline: June 16, 2025
* https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/boosting-visibility-fact-checking-content-europe

'''Tech For Good Investment for Startups'''

* Bethnal Green Ventures
* Deadline: June 15, 2025
* https://www.bethnalgreenventures.com/apply

'''Spyware Accountability Initiative Call for Proposals'''

* Deadline: June 13, 2025
* https://stopspyware.fund/apply

'''DDP's Sustainable Protection Fund for East Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia'''

* Deadline: June 13, 2025
* https://www.digitaldefenders.org/sustainable-protection-fund-open-call-for-applications-from-eecca-2025/

'''Fellowship on AI for Human Reasoning'''

* Deadline: June 9, 2025
* https://www.flf.org/fellowship

'''Global Agrifood Innovation Challenge 2025'''

* The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
* Deadline: June 7, 2025
* https://unfao.brightidea.com/GlobalAgriInnoChallenge2025

'''Omidyar Network's Reporters in Residence (Summer 2025)'''

* Deadline: May 30, 2025
* https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/omidyarnetwork/jobs/6848749

'''Call for applications: School on Platform Governance'''

* Association for Progressive Communications and Open Net Korea
* Deadline: May 25, 2025
* https://www.apc.org/en/news/call-applications-school-platform-governance

'''Tactical Tech's Training on “AI for Non-profit Newsrooms” (Europe-based)'''

* Deadline: May 25, 2025
* https://exposingtheinvisible.org/en/news/ai-training-berlin
'''The Sustain Fund is Open For Applications'''
* Black Feminist Fund
* Deadline: May 24, 2025
* https://blackfeministfund.org/grantmaking/

'''Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People'''

* The Huo Family Foundation
* Deadline: May 23, 2025
* https://huofamilyfoundation.org/our-grants/funding-opportunities

'''Feminist Batti Jalao'''

* Deadline: May 20, 2025
* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdajG-ceq_UsnBlYpbQeKLR5Z9iSwWZIxTzWFjbRY2sJXqKOA/viewform

'''Call for Proposals for Projects Looking at Power Dynamics in the SWANA Digital Sphere'''

* The Arab Reform Initiative and Mozilla Tech
* Deadline: May 20, 2025
* https://www.arab-reform.net/job/power-dynamics-in-the-swana-digital-sphere/

'''4D Award Digital Rights by Design: Grants for Democratic Digitalisation Projects'''

* Deadline: May 18, 2025
* https://4d.cat/en/award/

'''Grants for Democratic Digitalisation Projects'''

* Deadline: May 18, 2025
* https://4d.cat/en/award

'''Applied Research on the Relationship Between Responsible Technology Practices and Financial Performance'''

* Ford Foundation and Omidyar Network
* Deadline: May 16, 2025
* https://www.fordfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ford-ON-RFP-April-2025-Tech-Capital-Markets.pdf

'''Eisner Fellowship: USA Leaders in Intergenerational Activism'''

* Deadline: May 16, 2025
* https://eisnerfoundation.org/the-eisner-prize-fellowship-program/

'''Call for Papers to Support Research that Deepens our Collective Understanding of Digital Financial Inclusion'''

* Deadline to submit abstracts: May 15, 2025
* https://submit.interledger.org/submit/5f500d14-8563-4d7c-87a5-d9f1e11d75d0/2025-interledger-foundation-call-for-paper

'''Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions''' 

* UNICEF Venture Fund
* Deadline: May 8, 2025
* https://www.unicef.org/innovation/FemTechCall

'''Regional Partnership Fund for the SWANA Region 2025'''

* Deadline: May 7, 2025
* https://www.digitaldefenders.org/regional-partnership-fund-for-the-swana-region-2025-now-open-for-applications/

'''Sustainable Protection Fund'''

* Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP)
* Deadline: May 7, 2025
* https://www.digitaldefenders.org/sustainable-protection-fund-open-call-for-applications-from-swana

'''Internet Society's Peering Fellowship'''

* Deadline: May 2, 2025
* https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowships/peering/

'''Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Fellowship'''

* Deadline: April 30, 2025
* https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/2526Fellows

'''Open Society Foundation's Transformative Peace in Africa'''

* Deadline: April 30, 2025
* First register here: https://grantsmithportal.screenstepslive.com/a/1899218-how-to-create-a-new-account-on-the-grant-portal
* Once registered, fill out this form with your organization’s registered name: https://forms.office.com/e/s0Ts3M8KQv

'''Sub-Saharan Africa Digital Democracy Hackathon'''

* Deadline: April 30, 2025
* https://hackathon.magambanetwork.com/

'''Tech + Policy Course Scholarship'''

* FOSS United
* Deadline: April 20, 2025
* https://forum.fossunited.org/t/technology-policy-course-scholarship-for-foss-devs/1220/43

'''2025 MIT Solve' Global Economic Prosperity Challenge'''

* Deadline: April 17, 2025
* https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-economic-prosperity-challenge

'''VinFuture Prize'''

* VinFuture Foundation
* Deadline: April 17, 2025
* https://vinfutureprize.org/vinfuture-prize-nomination/

'''2025 MIT Solve' Global Economic Prosperity Challenge'''

* Deadline to apply: April 17, 2025
* https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-economic-prosperity-challenge

'''Environmental Justice in Tech Fellowship'''

* The Rooted Futures Lab launched
* Rolling application until April 15, 2025
* https://www.rootedfutureslab.io/ejit-fellowship
'''I AM Nala Fellowship'''
* Nala Feminist Collective
* Deadline: April 14, 2025
* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiBRoptpbn7Td_pDcxg5FKajxOs7a6tG7JDqmiyuAuxFGj_w/viewform

'''Navigating Digital Power in Asia'''

* Common Edge Asia
* Deadline: April 14, 2025
* https://www.commonedge.asia/digitalpower/
'''2025 Mid-Career Fellowship Application'''
* Internet Society
* Deadline: April 11, 2025
* https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/566ae57b98cc48c58e05d3327c970360

'''Short Innovation Projects 2025'''

* EIT Culture & Creativity
* Deadline: April 11, 2025
* https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/short-innovation-projects-2025/

'''Metascience & AI Postdoctoral Fellowship'''

* Deadline: April 10, 2025
* https://sloan.org/programs/digital-technology/aipostdoc-rfp

'''Compute for Climate Fellowship 2025'''
* Deadline: April 6, 2025
* https://ircai.org/ircai-and-aws-climate-fellowship/
'''Summer 2025 U.S. Public Policy Fellowship'''
* Google Public Policy Fellowship
* Deadline: April 4, 2025
* https://www.google.com/policyfellowship/usa/faq/

'''AI at Work: Field Experiments on the Workforce Effects of New AI Tools'''

* Deadline: April 1, 2025
* https://www.schmidtsciences.org/ai-at-work/

'''NGI Zero Commons Fund'''

* Reclaim the Public Nature of the Internet
* Deadline: April 1, 2025
* https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/
'''Mama Cash's Resilience Fund'''
* Deadline: March 31, 2025
* https://www.mamacash.org/funds/resilience-fund/

'''Data Governance in Africa Research Fund'''

* Initial application account registration: March 11, 2025
* Deadline: March 31, 2025
* https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1trBdzuGlDyss6ikyY-mjCLSoUTplda08

'''The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI'''

* Registration and eligibility forms deadline: March 12, 2025
* Deadline for submitting pitches: March 19, 2025
* https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/gsma-innovation-fund/the-gsma-innovation-fund-for-impactful-ai

'''Call for Proposals: We Rise Campaign'''

* Deadline: March 11, 2025
* https://www.civicus.org/index.php/engage-and-act/campaign-with-us/werise-campaign-call-for-proposals

'''Enabling Women’s Access to Employment Opportunities in STEM, Digital & Clean Energy Sectors (Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra)'''

* Deadline: March 10, 2025
* https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/programme-implementation/2025/02/unw-ap-ind-cfp-2025-003-enabling-womens-access-to-decent-and-safe-employment-opportunities-in-stem-digital-and-clean-energy-sectors-with-a-focus-on-the-states-of-madhya-pradesh-gujarat-and-maharashtra
'''Storytelling Data Fellowship'''
* Equal Measures 2030
* Deadline: March 9, 2025
* https://equalmeasures2030.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Storytelling-with-Data-Fellowship-PDF.pdf
'''Cross-Border Media Literacy Projects'''
* Deadline: March 6, 2025
* https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/call-proposals-cross-border-media-literacy-projects

'''The Sepal Fund'''
* The Calyx Institute
* Deadline: March 3, 2025
* https://calyxinstitute.org/projects/the-sepal-fund
'''Strengthening Independent Public Interest Journalism in Europe'''
* Civitates
* Deadline: March 2, 2025
* https://civitates-eu.org/funding-opportunity/call-for-proposals-strengthening-independent-public-interest-journalism-in-europe/
'''Tony Elumelu Foundation Applications for the 2025 Entrepreneurship Programms'''
* Deadline to apply: March 1, 2025
* https://www.tefconnect.com/
'''UN Democracy Fund'''
* Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025
* https://www.un.org/democracyfund/apply-for-funding

'''Information Controls Fellowship Program'''

* Open Technology Fund
* Deadline: February 28, 2025
* https://www.opentech.fund/fellowships/icfp/

'''OSV Fellowships & Grants 2025'''

* Deadline: February 28, 2025
* https://forms.osv.llc/fellowships2025

'''Tarbell Fellowship for AI Reporting'''

* Tarbell Center for AI Journalism
* Deadline: February 28, 2025
* https://www.tarbellfellowship.org/programme

'''The Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy'''

* The New School
* Deadline: February 28, 2025
* https://platform.coop/blog/open-call-for-applications-for-the-2025-2026-icde-fellowship-program/

'''O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants'''

* Deadline: February 28, 2025
* https://forms.osv.llc/fellowships2025

Fundraising Opportunities

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== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Funding Opportunities with Specific Deadline</big> ==

'''Datafication & Democracy Fund: Deadline January 30'''

* Deadline: January 30th.
* https://globalsouthalliance.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GSA-2025-Call-from-the-Datafication-and-Democracy-Fund.pdf

'''Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026'''

* Deadline: January 31, 2026.
* https://mediarightsagenda.org/media-rights-agenda-invites-entries-from-journalists-for-goodluck-jonathan-foi-awards-2026/
'''Digital Rights Fund in the West Asia and North Africa'''

* Deadline January 31, 2026
* <nowiki>https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund-in-the-west-asia-and-north-africa/</nowiki>

'''Digital Rights Fund in the West Asia and North Africa'''

* Deadline January 31, 2026
* https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund-in-the-west-asia-and-north-africa/

'''Aspen Policy Academy Summer 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship'''

* Deadline: February 5, 2026
* <nowiki>https://aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/science-and-technology-policy-fellowship/#informational-webinars</nowiki>

'''La Escuela Virtual de Gobernanza de Internet'''

* Deadline: February 8, 2026
* https://www.virtualsig.org/2025/12/02/982/

'''Digital Freedom Fund'''

* Deadline: February 17

* https://digitalfreedomfund.org/grants/
'''Several Fellowships at the Carr-Ryan Center'''

* Fellowships include Carr-Ryan Center Fellowship, Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Fellowship, Racial Justice Fellowship, Technology and Human Rights Fellowship.
* Deadline: February 22, 2026
* https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr-ryan/opportunities/fellowship-opportunities/technology-and-human-rights-fellowship

'''InDiCo-Global'''

* Deadline: June 30, 2026

* https://indico-global-grants.eu/indico-global-third-open-call

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== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Funding Opportunities Received on a Rolling Basis </big> ==
'''AI Security Institute Challenge Fund'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://www.aisi.gov.uk/grants#challenge-fund

'''Global Fund for Community Foundations'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/what-we-do/grants/apply-for-a-grant/
'''Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Funding Opportunity'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/
'''The Bitcoin Development Fund'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* Human Rights Foundation
* https://hrf.org/program/financial-freedom/bitcoin-development-fund/

'''Digital Rights Fund for WANA Region'''

*SMEX
*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund/

'''FOSS United'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis
*https://fossunited.org/grants
'''Digital Impact Alliance Fellowship'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://dial.global/apply-to-our-fellows-program/

'''Sovereign Tech Fund'''

*Deadline: Rolling

*https://sovereigntechfund.de/en/applications/

'''Incident Emergency Fund'''

*Digital Defenders Partnership

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.digitaldefenders.org/incident-emergency-fund/

'''Safety Net Fund'''

*Deadline: Ongoing

*https://wphfund.org/whrds-safety-net/

'''Rapid Response Fund'''

*Derechos Digitales

* Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.derechosdigitales.org/sobre-el-fondo-de-respuesta-rapida/

'''Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://urgentactionfund.org/

'''Urgent Action Fund - Asia & Pacific'''

*Deadline: Rolling

*https://www.uafanp.org/our_grants
'''Apoyos de Respuesta Rápida'''

*Fondo Acción Urgente
*Deadline: Rolling
*https://fondoaccionurgente.org.co/es/que-hacemos/apoyos-de-respuesta-rapida/

'''Open Briefing’s Responsive Assistance'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.openbriefing.org/support/referral/

== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Emergency Grants and Relocation and Resettlement Support Specifically for HRDs at Risk </big> ==

=== Emergency Grants ===
'''[https://www.csolifeline.org/ Lifeline]''' (an initiative by Freedom House and Front Line Defenders) provides small, short-term emergency grants to CSOs threatened because of their human rights work. Lifeline grants can address security, medical expenses, legal representation, prison visits, trial monitoring, temporary relocation, equipment replacement, and other urgently needed expenses.

'''[https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/programme/protection-grants Front Line Defenders Protection Grants]''' can pay for provisions (grants are for amounts up to a maximum of €7,500) to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders and their organizations including, but not limited to:

* improving physical security of an organization or individual, digital security and communication security;
* supporting legal fees for HRDs who are being judicially harassed;
* paying for medical fees for HRDs who have been attacked or who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities;
* providing family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family members who are at risk because of a HRD's activities.

'''[https://urgentactionfund.org/our-grants/ Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grants]''' resource the resilience of human rights and gender justice movements by supporting the security and advocacy interventions of activists when a swift response is needed. Specifically, Rapid Response Grants offer quick, flexible funding to respond to security threats or unexpected advocacy opportunities experienced by women, transgender, or gender non-conforming, activists and human rights defenders.

'''[https://www.civicus.org/index.php/what-we-do-2/defend/crisis-response-fund CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund]''' welcomes applications from formal or informal civil society actors & consortia, including social movements. Grants must be for a 3-6 month period. Amount: US$10,000 - US$20,000 for Advocacy Grants or Resiliency Grants.

'''[https://wphfund.org/ The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund]''' provides rapid, flexible funding and direct logistical support to women HRDs from/working in crisis and conflict-affected areas, working at community, national, regional or international levels. For individuals they have an Advocacy Support Stream and a Safety Net Stream.

'''[https://www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/democracy-programs/human-rights-defenders-program/ McCain Institute's Human Rights Defender Program]''' (under the Democracy Program) provides temporary, transitional support to activists who are forced to work underground or flee their countries so they can continue to fight in the human rights arena.

'''[https://freedomhouse.org/programs/LGBTI-assistance The Dignity for All: LGBTQI+ Assistance Program]''' is a consortium of six leading human rights and LGBTQI+ organizations that provides emergency assistance, advocacy funding, and security support to human rights defenders and civil society organizations under threat or attack due to their work for LGBTQI+ rights.

'''[https://protectdefenders.eu/ ProtectDefenders.eu]''' provides a range of services to human rights defenders at risk, including an emergency helpline (run by Front Line Defenders), emergency grants, and temporary relocation.

[https://www.omct.org/en/what-we-do/material-support/emergency-support-for-human-rights-defenders-at-risk?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''Emergency Support for Human Rights Defenders at Risk'''] offers vital aid and urgent support to at-risk human rights defenders worldwide. Support includes various interventions such as medical care (including psychological support and rehabilitation), legal aid, social assistance, physical and digital security, communication tools, security training, safe transportation, and temporary relocation assistance.

=== Relocation and Resettlement support specifically for HRDs at risk ===
'''[https://www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/democracy-programs/human-rights-defenders-program/ Human Rights Defenders Program, McCain Institute]''' - Through the Human Rights Defenders program, the McCain Institute provides funding, logistical assistance and referrals to human rights defenders in distress, helping them to:

* Settle into a safe environment
* Receive training involving extra security precautions, networking, and career development if unable to return home any time soon
* Find sustainable employment as a means to continue their human rights work throughout the time they are unable to return to their home countries

'''[https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/canada-program-canada-global-refugee-stream-human-rights-defenders Canada Global Refugee Stream for Human Rights Defenders]''' - The Canadian government has established a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders for resettlement to Canada.

'''[https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Rainbow Railroad]''' is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide.

'''[https://www.journalistsindistress.org/ Journalists in Distress Network]''' resources for journalists who have received serious threats or are in distress in relation to their work, and may need emergency relocation

[https://crd.org/emergency-fund/temporary-relocations/?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''Civil Rights Defenders – Emergency Fund / Temporary Relocations'''] Supports HRDs under threat with rapid assistance: legal fees, security training, psychosocial support, temporary relocations of HRDs and their families from high-risk contexts.

[https://wphfund.org/whrds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''UN Women Fund – Window for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs)'''] The “Safety Net” Stream provides urgent costs including relocation for women (and trans/LGBTI) HRDs, up to USD $10,000.

Fundraising Opportunities

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== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Funding Opportunities with Specific Deadline</big> ==

'''The Tor Privacy Resilience Grants'''

* Deadline January 19
* https://nc.torproject.net/apps/forms/s/ZPWF7M6TzjEKTZorR8mpStkp
'''Convocatoria de Becas del Sur Global 2026 - DeJusticia'''

* Deadline January 21
* <nowiki>https://www.dejusticia.org/becas-para-defensores-del-sur-global-2026/</nowiki>

'''Datafication & Democracy Fund: Deadline January 30'''

* Deadline: January 30th.
* https://globalsouthalliance.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GSA-2025-Call-from-the-Datafication-and-Democracy-Fund.pdf

'''Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026'''

* Deadline: January 31, 2026.
* https://mediarightsagenda.org/media-rights-agenda-invites-entries-from-journalists-for-goodluck-jonathan-foi-awards-2026/
'''Digital Rights Fund in the West Asia and North Africa'''

* Deadline January 31, 2026
* <nowiki>https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund-in-the-west-asia-and-north-africa/</nowiki>

'''Digital Rights Fund in the West Asia and North Africa'''

* Deadline January 31, 2026
* https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund-in-the-west-asia-and-north-africa/

'''Aspen Policy Academy Summer 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship'''

* Deadline: February 5, 2026
* <nowiki>https://aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/science-and-technology-policy-fellowship/#informational-webinars</nowiki>

'''La Escuela Virtual de Gobernanza de Internet'''

* Deadline: February 8, 2026
* https://www.virtualsig.org/2025/12/02/982/

'''Digital Freedom Fund'''

* Deadline: February 17

* https://digitalfreedomfund.org/grants/
'''Several Fellowships at the Carr-Ryan Center'''

* Fellowships include Carr-Ryan Center Fellowship, Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Fellowship, Racial Justice Fellowship, Technology and Human Rights Fellowship.
* Deadline: February 22, 2026
* https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr-ryan/opportunities/fellowship-opportunities/technology-and-human-rights-fellowship

'''InDiCo-Global'''

* Deadline: June 30, 2026

* https://indico-global-grants.eu/indico-global-third-open-call

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== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Funding Opportunities Received on a Rolling Basis </big> ==
'''AI Security Institute Challenge Fund'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://www.aisi.gov.uk/grants#challenge-fund

'''Global Fund for Community Foundations'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/what-we-do/grants/apply-for-a-grant/
'''Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Funding Opportunity'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/
'''The Bitcoin Development Fund'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* Human Rights Foundation
* https://hrf.org/program/financial-freedom/bitcoin-development-fund/

'''Digital Rights Fund for WANA Region'''

*SMEX
*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://smex.org/digital-rights-fund/

'''FOSS United'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis
*https://fossunited.org/grants
'''Digital Impact Alliance Fellowship'''

* Deadline: Rolling
* https://dial.global/apply-to-our-fellows-program/

'''Sovereign Tech Fund'''

*Deadline: Rolling

*https://sovereigntechfund.de/en/applications/

'''Incident Emergency Fund'''

*Digital Defenders Partnership

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.digitaldefenders.org/incident-emergency-fund/

'''Safety Net Fund'''

*Deadline: Ongoing

*https://wphfund.org/whrds-safety-net/

'''Rapid Response Fund'''

*Derechos Digitales

* Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.derechosdigitales.org/sobre-el-fondo-de-respuesta-rapida/

'''Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://urgentactionfund.org/

'''Urgent Action Fund - Asia & Pacific'''

*Deadline: Rolling

*https://www.uafanp.org/our_grants
'''Apoyos de Respuesta Rápida'''

*Fondo Acción Urgente
*Deadline: Rolling
*https://fondoaccionurgente.org.co/es/que-hacemos/apoyos-de-respuesta-rapida/

'''Open Briefing’s Responsive Assistance'''

*Deadline: Rolling Basis

*https://www.openbriefing.org/support/referral/

== <big style="text-shadow:#6dbdc9 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#b7f8db -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;"> Emergency Grants and Relocation and Resettlement Support Specifically for HRDs at Risk </big> ==

=== Emergency Grants ===
'''[https://www.csolifeline.org/ Lifeline]''' (an initiative by Freedom House and Front Line Defenders) provides small, short-term emergency grants to CSOs threatened because of their human rights work. Lifeline grants can address security, medical expenses, legal representation, prison visits, trial monitoring, temporary relocation, equipment replacement, and other urgently needed expenses.

'''[https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/programme/protection-grants Front Line Defenders Protection Grants]''' can pay for provisions (grants are for amounts up to a maximum of €7,500) to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders and their organizations including, but not limited to:

* improving physical security of an organization or individual, digital security and communication security;
* supporting legal fees for HRDs who are being judicially harassed;
* paying for medical fees for HRDs who have been attacked or who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities;
* providing family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family members who are at risk because of a HRD's activities.

'''[https://urgentactionfund.org/our-grants/ Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grants]''' resource the resilience of human rights and gender justice movements by supporting the security and advocacy interventions of activists when a swift response is needed. Specifically, Rapid Response Grants offer quick, flexible funding to respond to security threats or unexpected advocacy opportunities experienced by women, transgender, or gender non-conforming, activists and human rights defenders.

'''[https://www.civicus.org/index.php/what-we-do-2/defend/crisis-response-fund CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund]''' welcomes applications from formal or informal civil society actors & consortia, including social movements. Grants must be for a 3-6 month period. Amount: US$10,000 - US$20,000 for Advocacy Grants or Resiliency Grants.

'''[https://wphfund.org/ The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund]''' provides rapid, flexible funding and direct logistical support to women HRDs from/working in crisis and conflict-affected areas, working at community, national, regional or international levels. For individuals they have an Advocacy Support Stream and a Safety Net Stream.

'''[https://www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/democracy-programs/human-rights-defenders-program/ McCain Institute's Human Rights Defender Program]''' (under the Democracy Program) provides temporary, transitional support to activists who are forced to work underground or flee their countries so they can continue to fight in the human rights arena.

'''[https://freedomhouse.org/programs/LGBTI-assistance The Dignity for All: LGBTQI+ Assistance Program]''' is a consortium of six leading human rights and LGBTQI+ organizations that provides emergency assistance, advocacy funding, and security support to human rights defenders and civil society organizations under threat or attack due to their work for LGBTQI+ rights.

'''[https://protectdefenders.eu/ ProtectDefenders.eu]''' provides a range of services to human rights defenders at risk, including an emergency helpline (run by Front Line Defenders), emergency grants, and temporary relocation.

[https://www.omct.org/en/what-we-do/material-support/emergency-support-for-human-rights-defenders-at-risk?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''Emergency Support for Human Rights Defenders at Risk'''] offers vital aid and urgent support to at-risk human rights defenders worldwide. Support includes various interventions such as medical care (including psychological support and rehabilitation), legal aid, social assistance, physical and digital security, communication tools, security training, safe transportation, and temporary relocation assistance.

=== Relocation and Resettlement support specifically for HRDs at risk ===
'''[https://www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/democracy-programs/human-rights-defenders-program/ Human Rights Defenders Program, McCain Institute]''' - Through the Human Rights Defenders program, the McCain Institute provides funding, logistical assistance and referrals to human rights defenders in distress, helping them to:

* Settle into a safe environment
* Receive training involving extra security precautions, networking, and career development if unable to return home any time soon
* Find sustainable employment as a means to continue their human rights work throughout the time they are unable to return to their home countries

'''[https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/canada-program-canada-global-refugee-stream-human-rights-defenders Canada Global Refugee Stream for Human Rights Defenders]''' - The Canadian government has established a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders for resettlement to Canada.

'''[https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Rainbow Railroad]''' is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide.

'''[https://www.journalistsindistress.org/ Journalists in Distress Network]''' resources for journalists who have received serious threats or are in distress in relation to their work, and may need emergency relocation

[https://crd.org/emergency-fund/temporary-relocations/?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''Civil Rights Defenders – Emergency Fund / Temporary Relocations'''] Supports HRDs under threat with rapid assistance: legal fees, security training, psychosocial support, temporary relocations of HRDs and their families from high-risk contexts.

[https://wphfund.org/whrds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com '''UN Women Fund – Window for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs)'''] The “Safety Net” Stream provides urgent costs including relocation for women (and trans/LGBTI) HRDs, up to USD $10,000.

February 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social

2026-01-23T18:14:56Z

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