Current human rights defenders on protective fellowships

In some cases, photos and personal details are not used at the request of our fellows, due to security concerns.

Abdalle, Somalia

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Freedom of the Press

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Marilou, The Philippines

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Environmental Rights

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Noon, Myanmar

Spring 2023
Area or work/research: Minority Rights and Gender Activist

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Nadiya, Kashmir

Summer 2023
Area or work/research: Women's rights

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Aman, India

Spring 2024
Area or work/research: Human Rights Lawyer

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Nandar, Myanmar

Spring 2024
Area of work/research: Feminism and literature

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Rommel, The Philippines

Spring 2024
Area of work/research: Academic and Trade UnionistRead Rommel's story

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