Training session “Personal Security: Tools for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and Civil Society Representatives (CSOs)ˮ

Who? Legal Resources Centre from Moldova and Front Line Defenders

What? 2-day training on personal security for civil society organizations (CSOs) representatives, human rights defenders (HRDs) and media

When? 28-29 November 2023

How? Physical presence, working language: English/Russian

Background:

The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) implements the project “Shields for Human Rights Defenders – Supporting Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldovaˮ with the financial support of the European Union. The main objective of the project is to enhance the human rights monitoring and protection in Moldova by empowering human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) to operate in a safe and enabling environment, in compliance with their full rights and freedoms.

The project implementation is focused, among others, on providing digital security assistance and on equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their personal security, including safety, well-being and others.

The training on personal security will be provided by international trainers from Front Line Defenders and will cover a range of essential topics, including:

• Holistic security as a concept/approach to protection,
• Methodology and practical tips for risk assessment,
• Protection planning,
• Well-being as an aspect of personal/organizational security.