The Protection and Security Management Program works to offer preventive strategies of protection for HRDs aimed at ensuring that activists put in place measures to mitigate the possibility of risks occurring to them in the course of their work. The program conducts thorough risk assessment and analysis of the security situation for HRDs – their challenges, vulnerabilities, and needs – in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region.
Capacity building is vital for to safeguard HRDs safety and protection. The program offers comprehensive, in-depth security and protection capacity building, including trainings, mentoring, and security advice. This is often carried out in coordination with the
capacity building program
Short-term security intervention is necessary when HRDs are under direct threats. The program manages a 24/7 emergency line for HRDs in the East and Horn sub region. The direct security and protection assistance can include relocation to a safe house, and logistical support and financial outlay. The specific protection need is identified on a case-by-case basis.
Long-term support strategies are essential to ensure that the HRDs are equipped to deal with the threats facing them. In addition to capacity building, the long-term security strategies can include offering HRDs education, financial start-up grant, support to find a job, as well as advocacy towards relevant national, regional and international level.
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