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HUMAN RIGHTS
DEFENDERS ARE
AT RISK like
never before

Repression is designed to isolate and wear them down until they give up. Protecting those who defend human rights is how we keep freedom, truth and dignity within reach.

Supporting human rights defenders to stay safe, continue their work and strengthen the connections that help movements endure.

Exile Hub provides holistic support to human rights defenders, including journalists, media professionals, creatives and emerging pro-democracy activists from Myanmar, helping people respond to immediate risks while sustaining their work, wellbeing, knowledge and connections.

Our work responds to immediate needs while supporting longer-term continuity, learning, and connecton.

PROTECTION & SUPPORT

Emergency assistance, safety and security support, safe shelter housing, and mental health and psychosocial support.

TRaining & capacity
strengthening

Professional development, vocational learning and opportunities that help people sustain and strengthen their work.

research & learning

Community knowledge, research and learning that contribute to better support, storytelling, and advocacy.

fellowships & Community

Fellowships and related forms of financial, professional and holistic creative support that help human rights defenders continue their work.

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Every impact drives real change

Exile Hub’s impact is reflected in the ability of human rights defenders to stay safe, sustain their work and continue contributing to Myanmar’s civic and media landscape. Through practical support, care, professional development and connection, we help people adapt and keep moving forward.

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This work also strengthens networks, shared knowledge and collective leadership, contributing to a more resilient ecosystem for human rights defenders and independent media.

800

Instances of Direct Support in 2025 

361 

Human Rights Defenders Provided with Safe Housing in 2025

375

Human Rights Defenders Joined Training Programs in 2025

IF we don't report, the truth disappears. it doesn't mean taking sides, it means telling the story of those affected with accuracy, dignity, and respect.

Myat Moe Thu, journalist and participant of Exile Hub's Critical Voices Fellowship 2026.

Latest Insights
& Stories

The work continues. Explore stories, ideas and updates from Exile Hub and the communities we work alongside.

EnTANGLED NETWORKS,
stronger ecosystems

Through trusted partnerships, we connect human rights defenders with the support, expertise and opportunities they need while strengthening the wider ecosystem around their work.

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