Emergency Security Grants for Egyptian Human Rights Activists
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Egypt (both activists inside and outside Egypt)
Program Overview!
Are you a human rights activist in Egypt facing security threats due to your work? The Minority Rights Group (MRG) is offering Emergency Security Grants to support activists working within or outside Egypt who represent religious, ethnic, or gender minorities, including the LGBTQIA+ community.Digital or physical threats, legal crackdowns, harassment, and other forms of security concern are the intended targets of these funds.
Human rights advocates in Egypt who are fighting for freedom despite threats to their safety can get the money they need quickly through the Emergency Security Grants program. To make sure that activists can keep working safely in the face of persecution, these awards help lessen the impact of things like security breaches, legal threats, cyberattacks, and so on.
Benefits:
- The costs of travel, lodging, and moving for short-term stays inside or outside the country, as well as the cost of a safehouse.
- Legal fees for activists who are being persecuted by the law or who need legal help to stay safe.
- Help for activists’ families who are in jail.
- Medical help for activists who were hurt.
- Security tools, like hardware or software that you need to keep your info and personal items safe.
- Other urgent needs that are necessary to keep activists safe and keep their work going.
Application Process
- Applicants must demonstrate the urgency of their security threat and how funding will enhance their protection.
- Funding requests should not be fully covered by another donor or organization.
- The grant must be used specifically for security-related emergencies, not for regular activism expenses.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed promptly to provide swift assistance.
- Apply now by downloading and completing the application form through the official MRG website.
More about the Emergency Security Grants
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) is a leading organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities and Indigenous communities worldwide. Established in 1969, MRG works through legal support, capacity building, research, and advocacy to combat discrimination and protect marginalized groups facing persecution. The organization collaborates with local partners to amplify voices, influence policies, and promote social justice. By addressing issues such as land rights, cultural preservation, and political participation, MRG plays a crucial role in ensuring equality and human rights protections for vulnerable communities across different regions.
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