Members of the 2024 cohort of our Global South Defenders program.
This opportunity allows human rights defenders from countries in the Global South who are in emergency or high-risk situations to develop their projects and participate in an academic and cultural exchange in a safe space.
There are 14 thematic areas within Dejusticia to whichyou can apply.
The fellowship will begin in the second semester of 2025.
Who is eligible to be part of the program?
We seek human rights defenders from the Global South who meet the following criteria:
- They come from an emergency or high-risk context. This includes regions affected by armed conflict, civil unrest, or authoritarian regimes, where there is an imminent threat to the security of the grantee. This may involve situations where the grantee and/or their organization have been subjected to threats, intimidation, or populist propaganda, or where they have been excluded from funding due to government or private sector influence.
- The grantee may be at risk of burnout and is seeking a quiet place to continue working on human rights issues, but in a different context.
- They belong to human rights organizations in the Global South that are interested in engaging in exchanges and joint research or advocacy work with Dejusticia.
- They aim to build lasting relationships with other fellows and with Dejusticia. This ensures that our fellowships function as acceleration hubs for connections that will make the human rights movement more cohesive and impactful.
What will fellows receive from Dejusticia?
Dejusticia will cover travel expenses (visa, tickets) and provide a monthly stipend based on the fellow’s profile and experience. Although Dejusticia will offer support at the beginning of the process, including a two-week training period on applied research and on the fellow’s specific work, it is important to note that fellows will be responsible for managing their stipend to cover housing, transportation, and food expenses.
What are the commitments of the Global South Fellow?
The fellow will allocate their time at Dejusticia as follows:
- 55% to develop and implement work related to a broader project within the area or thematic line of our organization that receives them.
- 25% to continue supporting the work of their home organization remotely.
- 10% to develop at least one post for our global blog, reflecting on their experience or work.
How to apply for the fellowship program?
Before January 31, 2025, please fill out the form
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This post was originally published on Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards.