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24 May 2016

On 22 May 2016 between 3 am and 4:30 am, four unidentified assailants broke into the secure compound and offices of the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) in Namirembe, Kampala, Uganda. The intruders beat the security guard on duty to death and dismantled all but one CCTV security camera and the alarm siren before breaking into the office building. 

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8 April 2021

With teams continuing to work remotely during COVID-19, we are all facing questions regarding the security of our communication with one another: Which communication platform or tool is best to use? Which is the most secure for holding sensitive internal meetings? Which will have adequate features for online training sessions or remote courses without compromising the privacy and security of participants?

Front Line Defenders presents this simple overview which may help you choose the right tool for your specific needs. In this guide we provide:

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Workbook on Security
23 June 2016

The Front Line Defenders Workbook on Security has been inspired by the hundreds of HRDs from over 50 countries who have attended Front Line Defenders workshops on security and protection. These HRDs have been able to continue their work because they have taken steps to manage their security. They have assessed their situation in a systematic way and developed strategies and tactics which best suit their unique environment.

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4 December 2020

Ideas & tips for human rights defenders

Let us know of your protection ideas or suggestions based on your experience that may benefit other HRDs or HROs at risk, we will develop this guide further.

This guide is available in Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, and Farsi. Click on the language tab (above right) to access your preferred language.

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