As the term for the current UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders comes to an end, Open Briefing and 130 partners around the world have published a checklist for the selection and appointment of Michel Forst’s successor.
Category: Blog
Open Briefing now an intermediary for the Access Now digital security helpline
Open Briefing can now refer organisations and activists we are supporting to the Access Now digital security helpline. This 24/7 support service is available in nine languages and is free-of-charge for civil society around the world. If you are at risk, they can help you improve your digital security practices; if you are already under attack, they provide rapid-response emergency assistance.
Open Briefing joins the Vuka! coalition for civic action
Over 150 organisations have come together to combat the global crackdown on civic space. Coalition members include big players, such as Greenpeace International, Save the Children and Oxfam International; our colleagues in the protection ecosystem; and civil society organisations across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Together, we aim to secure crucial short- and long-term victories to increase civil society’s resilience to attacks and reclaim civic space.
Celebrating women humanitarians on World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day this year, we recognise and honour in particular women humanitarians. Often the first to respond and the last to leave, these unsung heroes are working on the front lines in some of the most difficult contexts. To celebrate the undying contribution made by women humanitarians, we would like to highlight the amazing women who are part of the Open Briefing family.
Open Briefing becomes voting member of the CIVICUS global civil society alliance!
Open Briefing is delighted to announce that we have become a voting member of CIVICUS. This global alliance of over 8,000 civil society organisations and activists in 175 countries is dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. Open Briefing and CIVICUS share a belief that when we join forces in our diversity, we build meaningful momentum to tackle the challenges humanity faces. As a voting member, we will input into the alliance's strategic priorities and play a leadership role in key activities.
Wanted: Exceptional civil society leaders from the global south for advisory board
It is essential that our new advisory board is representative of the people that most need our support. Furthermore, we believe that when we join forces in our diversity, we can overcome the 'staleness' so often associated with boards, and instead spark creativity, excitement and momentum. So if you are an exceptional, senior leader from the human rights sector in the global south, we would love to hear from you!
Call to support effective funding for the safety and security of aid workers
Open Briefing has signed an open letter from the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) calling on non-governmental and donor organisations to address the ineffective financing of safety and security for aid workers. In continuing to treat security risk management as a general administrative cost rather than its own justifiable function with unique budget lines, both NGOs and donors risk falling short of their duty of care.
Recruiting for members of our new advisory board [Closed]
Following a major core grant, we are embarking on an exciting period of expansion and institutional development. We are recruiting for a number of voluntary positions to join our advisory board. Whether you are an experienced board member or wanting to take your first step at board level, we want to hear from you.
