Francisco Assis· S&D

Confirmed

The Human Rights Defenders mechanism supported more than 10,000 human rights defenders in 2024.

Omissions

• The exact figure is 10,518, not just 'more than 10,000'. The support was provided across 113 countries. The mechanism is implemented by ProtectDefenders.eu, a consortium of 12 civil society organizations.

Sources

• PrimaryProtectDefenders.eu Annual Report 2023-2024directly supporting 10,518 HRDs in 113 countries
• PrimaryProtectDefenders.eu - What is the EU HRD MechanismProtectDefenders.eu provided direct support to 10,518 human rights defenders in 113 countries