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Following an act of conscience to uphold human rights, prisoners of conscience are often intimidated, imprisoned, tortured and forced to flee their countries. PoC provides financial and practical support across more than 30 countries to transform their lives, both in the short and longer term.
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Situation
All over the world, people are persecuted for standing up for their and others’ human rights and beliefs. Prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders experience many forms of persecution. They may lose their jobs, be harassed, threatened, imprisoned, often in solitary confinement, or tortured. Many ‘disappear’, and others are murdered. Some are able to escape or forced into exile. If they manage to flee to another country, they frequently arrive traumatised, destitute and fearful.
Solution
We strive to enable prisoners of conscience to live safe, independent lives through financial and practical support. Financial support - emergency hardship, family reunion and re-qualification grants at a time of greatest need. Practical support - a package of assistance and involvement which includes signposting for specialist services, an employability panel to improve training and employment opportunities, reaching countries of safety and volunteering opportunities.
