About us
Who we are
The European Union Temporary Relocation Platform (EUTRP), an initiative of the European Commission, is a network of entities engaged in supporting human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk who are seeking temporary relocation, or who have been temporary relocated.
Our goal
The main goal of the EUTRP is to facilitate coordination and cooperation among actors involved in the temporary relocation of HRDs at risk, allowing its members to share knowledge and resources, coordinate joint efforts, and avoid duplication.
The commitment of the European Commission with the EUTRP comes from the European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders. According to these guidelines, EU member states should provide “measures for swift assistance and protection to human rights defenders in danger in third countries, such as, where appropriate, issuing emergency visas and facilitating temporary shelter in the EU member states.
EUTRP is a space for its members to:
- Network with other members to provide collective responses to individual cases of HRDs at risk, including cross checking of references
- Provide and receive advice and expertise
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing and peer-to-peer learning
- Facilitate networking opportunities
- Identify fundraising opportunities
- Develop research
- Receive capacity-building
- Develop joint actions and strategies
- Receive and disseminate information related to temporary relocation of HRDs at risk with key stakeholders
The EUTRP members may
- Attend the EUTRP annual meeting, with the possibility to receive financial support to attend when funds are available;
- Participate in other activities organized by EUTRP.
- Have privileged access to Temporary Relocation Grants administrated by ProtectDefenders.eu.