Programme
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Wednesday 17 June 2026
Opening
Theme: Voices of Courage
Strong voices sharing powerful testimonials of resilience.
- Guests: Hannah Meszaros Martín, Oscar Pedraza, Andrés Celis Rodríguez, Folco Zaffalon
Monday 15 June 2026
Introduction and Legal Frameworks
Theme: Understanding Human Rights & Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)
Introduction to international and regional human rights systems and to how Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) can engage with these mechanisms for protection and accountability. Group exercises and case studies help participants map local human rights challenges, fostering peer learning and a better understanding of the environment in which HRDs operate.
- Expert: Manfred Nowak
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Media Advocacy & Disinformation Resilience
Theme: Strategic Communication, Campaigning, and Digital Threats for Human Rights Defenders
Strategic communication and media use for effective advocacy, with an emphasis on storytelling and audience engagement. Focus on digital threats, including AI-driven deepfakes and disinformation campaigns. Development of skills to detect, respond to, and build resilience against online manipulation to protect advocacy efforts.
- Expert: Wiebke Lamer
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Engaging with Human Rights Narratives
Theme: Risk Assessment, Protection Planning & Digital Security
How human rights narratives can engage contemporary audiences in contexts of growing scepticism towards human rights discourse. Reflections on the challenges of communication in polarised environments and use of hope-based communication approaches that emphasise agency, solidarity, and constructive social change.
- Experts: George Ulrich, Thomas Coombes
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Theatre performance
Theme: Monitoring, Documentation & Strategic Use of Evidence
Be included in an immersive journey into human rights through the art of theatre.
- Guests: Raizes Theatre
Thursday 18 June 2026
Documentation and Evidence Collection
Theme: Mental Health & Holistic Protection
How to apply international standards for documenting human rights, using ethical and trauma-informed methods. Technological tools are explored for collecting and preserving evidence. Documentation is strategically used for advocacy, legal processes, media, and storytelling.
- Expert: Dalila Mujagic
Friday 19 June 2026
Digital and Physical Security
Theme: Gamified Tools for Human Rights Practice
Tools for assessing risks and creating tailored protection strategies. Analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and capacity to plan personal and organisational security. Digital security, including encrypted communication, safe data practices, and threat modelling to mitigate online risks.
- Expert: Gisela Pérez de Acha
Saturday 20 June 2026
Human Rights in Play
Theme: Mental Health & Holistic Protection
Professional application of practical tools, including online games for human rights defenders. Gamification is used to guide reflection on conducting research, investigations, and witness interviews.
- Experts: Marine Constant, Zala Čas
EVERYDAY - END OF DAY
CLOSING CIRCLE
Theme: Building trust, respect and connection
Each day concludes with a closing circle, offering a safe and supportive space for reflection and connection. Guided by a facilitator, participants can share personal stories and listen to fellow participants. The aim of the session is that participants leave feeling heard, respected, and connected.