Strengthening Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders (PDDH)
The project ProDePaz Network — Nicaragua It has as its main purpose Strengthen capacities of Nicaraguan civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights defenders (PDDH) in situation of vulnerability in exile.
Through three strategic axes of intervention, this program seeks articulate, form and protect to key civil society actors to respond to the challenges generated by the closure of civic spaces and restrictions on Nicaragua.
Strengthen Nicaraguan CSOs and PDDHs in exile through training, coordination and strategies for international advocacy, promoting their sustainability, leadership and capacity to respond to the context of vulnerability.
Axes of intervention
1. Strengthening the work and survival of Nicaraguan CSOs in exile
2. Protecting and promoting the leadership of PDDH in situations of vulnerability
3. International advocacy and promotion of strategic alliances
Commitment to Transformation and Sustainability
The project PRODEPAZ Network - Nicaragua has proven to be a comprehensive, sustainable and replicable model of action to strengthen Nicaraguan CSOs and defenders in crisis contexts. Their approach combines training, protection and articulation, ensuring that vulnerable social actors Can they continue to work In the defense of human rights And the social justice from exile.
Training and Training
201 defenders formed in International Incidence before international organizations such as the UN, IACHR and EP.
22 defenders they completed a Diploma in Project Management and Fundraising.
152 people in a situation of vulnerability they received emergency funds and psychosocial support, including defenders, exiles, religious, academic, denationalized, indigenous and Afro-descendant people.
International Incidence and Visibility
4 podcasts with stories of integration and the fight against xenophobia.
Strategic Alliances
Creation of 5 strategic alliances with local and international CSOs, strengthening networks of collaboration and joint action.
