Meet Front Line Defenders an organization committed on protecting human rights activists. (Video)

Project 189 and its founder, in its cause to change conditions of domestic workers in the Middle East, have been safeguarded by Front Line Defenders in addition to being a receiving grantor by this organization.

There are way too many injustices happening everywhere from depravation of basic human necessities such as food and water, gender inequality, inability to access education, exploitation, just to name a few. However, just as there are many deplorable circumstances more importantly exists forceful individuals and organizations, which are dedicating all of their efforts to change such conditions.

They are human rights defenders.Human rights defenders raise their voices and direct their actions against those who oppress, whether it’s a regime, corporation or existing legislations, such opposition places them in constant risk.Who protects those who defend and fight for human rights?

Front Line Defenders is an International Organization that safeguards human rights defenders so they can continue their work as key agents of social change.

Source: Protect One. Empower A Thousand. | Better Together

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