As thousands prepare to gather in Belém for COP30, activists and environmental defenders face a complex security landscape. Our new COP30 Guide - developed with CliDef and the Arayara International Institute - offers practical legal, physical, digital, and wellbeing advice tailored to Brazil’s context. Learn how to assess your risks, protect yourself and your partners, and stay safe before, during, and after COP30.
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We’re hiring: we’re recruiting a digital information security consultant who is bilingual in English and Spanish
We are expanding our diverse, inspired, and purpose-driven team. Will you join us as our new digital and information security consultant? Apply by Monday, 17 November.
Partnering to strengthen civil society
In our latest quarterly newsletter, our founder and CEO reflects on Open Briefing’s deep commitment to partnership and collective action - and how we’re working with allies across civil society to strengthen the ecosystems that protect and sustain grassroots activists around the world.
Calling US-based psychologists and counsellors – we’re hiring!
We are expanding our diverse, inspired, and purpose-driven team. Will you join us as one of our US-based psychologists and counsellors?
Building collective security in one of the world’s most biodiverse areas
Across Ecuador’s Chocó region, defenders are working to protect forests, rivers, and biodiversity while facing growing risks from extractive industries and armed groups. With Open Briefing’s support, they are building trust, safety, and collective protection networks. Read more to discover how collaboration is transforming their security and resilience.
Building digital resilience: reflections from our new director of digital and information security
Threats against those challenging unaccountable power are on the rise - with digital attacks becoming more sophisticated, increasingly pervasive, and harder to detect.
At the same time, the internet freedom community is under strain. Drastic funding cuts, widespread burnout, and a surge in demand for digital and information security support have made it a difficult year for many security providers, despite the existence of a robust digital protection ecosystem.
In the midst of these challenges, Open Briefing is stepping up. We are actively growing our digital and information security team - expanding our efforts, and reaffirming our commitment to build resistance and resilience among the grassroots activists, community groups, and social movements challenging unaccountable power.
Five ways nonprofits can work with Open Briefing to stay safe and resilient
At Open Briefing, we build resistance and resilience among the people and movements challenging unaccountable power. This vital work often carries real risks: digital attacks, physical threats, harassment, and burnout. No one should face these challenges alone. This is why we offer holistic security support across: protection and security, digital risk and resilience, and wellbeing and collective care.
Introducing our inaugural development board
We’re excited to announce the formation of Open Briefing’s inaugural development board - a global group of advisers and ambassadors committed to helping us scale our fundraising and communications.