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At Araminta, we support human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations. That includes practical protection, rapid support, and long-term strategies for human rights defenders worldwide.
What we do
Emergency Response & Protection
For a stronger, faster European response system.
We connect rapid-relocation professionals across Europe, building a horizontal network for quick action, shared expertise, and peer support.
Because protection must cross borders.
We advocate at EU level for visa facilitation, mobility rights, and long-term protection mechanisms so HRDs can continue their work despite authoritarian restrictions.
Support for Exiled & At-Risk Movements
Administrative & Fiscal Support for keeping movements operational – even in exile.
We offer fiscal sponsorship and administrative services to sustain deregistered or displaced civil society groups. In 2022 alone, we administered over €700,000 on behalf of partners.
Democracy Support & Civic Space
Strengthening Civic Space by creating environments where civil society can thrive.
We work with grassroots actors to expand safe, open civic space and support democratic participation.
Community Resilience & Engagement means Local partners, global impact.
We help build community capacity, foster networks, and support initiatives that improve long-term democratic resilience.
Digital Safety & Secure Technology
Cybersecurity Guidance through Tools and practices to stay safe online.
We help HRDs secure their communication, strengthen digital hygiene, and navigate technology risks with confidence.
Safe Use of Digital Platforms through Practical advice for safer digital engagement.
From encrypted communication to platform-specific risk mitigation, we support defenders in protecting their digital presence.
Research & Accountability
Monitoring & Evidence Collection to make abuses visible and actionable.
We support partners in documenting human rights violations, producing credible evidence, and identifying early warning signs.
Justice & Accountability Support to push cases toward remedy.
We assist in preparing evidence-based reports and connecting defenders to pathways that strengthen justice efforts.
Training & Capacity Building
Skills for safer, stronger activism by training tailored to real-world risks.
We deliver workshops on protection planning, digital safety, advocacy strategy, and crisis response — strengthening the abilities of HRDs, journalists, lawyers, and civil society groups.
Papers
Take a deep dive and read about some of the projects that we’re so proud to have worked on. We love our success stories, and we’d love to add your story to them.
Download: Building Safe Advocacy Environments – Araminta White Paper (PDF)
Safe Advocacy couldn’t be more important. This resource will help you get started.
Success Story: Safeguarding Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan
It’s critical to work for a safe and secure way to live. Read about how we achieved this very thing in one of Central Asia’s most volatile countries
Initiatives & Services
Fellowship
Our fellowship offers tailored protection, mentoring, and resources for HRDs working under threat.
Workshops
Training and Funded Research Opportunity on Business and Human Rights
Araminta and Rights CoLab’s pilot capacity-building initiative on business and human rights (BHR) and corporate accountability, designed for Russian human rights defenders in exile.