Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders 2026

The Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders 2026 provides a funded program in France for human rights defenders. It offers individual accommodation near Paris, a monthly grant, a training program, and personalized support for a four-month period (February–June 2026) with networking opportunities among human rights actors. Participation focuses on defenders recognised by the UN framework, with an emphasis on those aligning with the theme of the 9th World Congress against the Death Penalty in Paris.

Accommodation near Paris, monthly stipend, training program, individualized support, and networking with human rights actors.

A human rights defender (as defined by the United Nations), adult and of non-French nationality; able to provide supporting evidence of commitment to human rights; able to justify that participation will strengthen capacity for action and enable collaboration with French organisations; holds a passport valid for at least six months and is willing to travel to France from February to June 2026.

Provide required documents as specified in the call for applications.