In this piece for Alliance magazine, our CEO explores the growing trend of international relocation as a response to serious threats against human rights defenders and other activists, and why it's not always the answer we assume it is. This article builds on findings from our earlier report, Rethinking International Relocation, which introduces the protection continuum and argues that when relocation becomes unavoidable, it's only the beginning of the journey.
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We need to rethink international relocation for activists at risk
This Human Rights Day, Open Briefing is compelled to launch Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile. This groundbreaking report calls for a fundamental shift in how we protect human rights defenders and other activists under serious threat, advocating for sustainable in-country solutions while emphasising the need for comprehensive support when relocation is the only option.