NET4DEFENDERS addresses this need by developing a common monitoring methodology totrack rights violations, strengthening protection frameworks through national hubs, andadvocating for legal and institutional safeguards at the European level. By empowering civilsociety to build coalitions, resist repression, and defend fundamental freedoms, we helpcreate a more just, democratic, and resilient Europe
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Comprehensive protection is a multidisciplinary, rights-based and intersectional approach to safeguarding HRDs that goes beyond physical safety. It integrates psychological, social, and digital well-being, addressing both individual and collective impacts of human rights
violations. This approach combines prevention and response strategies while recognizing the emotional and systemic challenges faced by HRDs. By promoting both self-care and collective care, it strengthens defenders’ resilience to work in unfavorable contexts and ensures the sustainability of the CSOs they support.