Engage
Request help or report a case
For human rights defenders at risk in the Middle East and North Africa, and for anyone reporting a case. How to reach HuMENA safely.
Before you write
- Use a safe device
Write from a phone or computer you trust, not a work or shared device.
- Keep the first message short
Do not send names, documents or photos until a secure channel is agreed.
- Say how to reach you
Tell us which channel is safe for you and when it is safe to reply.
How to reach us
Protection team
For defenders at risk and urgent cases. Keep the first message short.What happens next
- We reply within two working days.
- If you are in immediate danger, also use the Front Line Defenders secure emergency contact form.
- After writing, delete the message from your sent items if someone else may check your device.