Rapid support for human rights defenders at risk across South Sudan.
Human rights defenders in South Sudan face constant threats for their legitimate work. SSHRDN provides a confidential lifeline to defenders in crisis.
We offer rapid, tailored support—addressing immediate safety while connecting defenders to legal, medical, and psychosocial services.
📞 24/7 Protection Helpline
Available to all members. Connects at‑risk HRDs with emergency assistance, safe relocation, and legal support. Strictly confidential.
Our goal: improve the safety and security of HRDs so they can operate safely and effectively.
Immediate intervention for imminent threats: safe relocation, temporary shelter, urgent financial aid.
Pro bono counsel, court representation, and documentation assistance for detained or harassed defenders.
Trauma counseling, wellbeing workshops, and peer networks for long‑term resilience.
Key reports and guides on protecting HRDs in South Sudan.
114 cases of civic space violations with urgent protection recommendations.
If you're a human rights defender facing threats, we're here to help—confidentially.
Contact Protection Team
SSHRDN works to provide rapid and emergency response support to HRDs within its membership. We also enable embattled HRDs to access legal, medical and psycho-social services. The overall objective of the program is to improve the protection, safety and security of HRDs at an Individual and organizational level.
