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\u00a9 Marc Lewis Ramage<\/p>\n
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The listed guides aim to raise awareness about psycho-social challenges and means of self-care in the field of human rights work and activism. How can activism be sustained without getting bitter or burning out? There are already a couple of overview pages which can be accessed through the links below. The booklet \u201cWhat\u2019s the point of revolution if we can\u2019t dance\u201d is a collection of experiences and reflections related to well-being and activism.<\/p>\n
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Organization: Front Line Defenders<\/a><\/p>\n This page explains what stress can mean for different persons and when it is important to seek help. It further shares a collection of ideas and practices from human rights defenders around the globe to deal with stressful situations:<\/p>\n Resources for Wellbeing & Stress Manengement<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Human Rights Defenders Hub University of York: From a \u201cCulture of Unwellness\u201d to Sustainable Advocacy: Mental Health and Human Rights” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: Human Rights Defenders Hub<\/a>\/ University of York<\/a><\/p>\n The policy brief from 2019 found: \u201cHuman rights advocates are exposed to significant stressors and harms of myriad forms, and suffer elevated levels of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and burnout. Yet research into mental health and human rights is nascent. This policy brief explores the findings from a first of its kind global study which mapped how human rights organisations are responding to the mental health and wellbeing needs of advocates.\u201d<\/p>\n Download (PDF):\u00a0 Human Rights Defender Hub, Policy Brief 7,\u00a0 From a \u201cCulture of Unwellness\u201d to Sustainable Advocacy: mental health and human rights, Unversity of York, October 2019<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Human Rights Defenders Hub University of York: Wellbeing, Risk, and Human Rights Practice” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: Human Rights Defenders Hub<\/a>\/ University of York<\/a><\/p>\n In their policy brief from 2017 the Human Rights Defenders Hub outlines the findings of a study about mental and emotional wellbeing of human rights defenders and their communities. It says, \u201ccultures of human rights practice tend to emphasise self-sacrifice, heroism, and martyrdom. These norms inhibit defenders from expressing their anxieties and seeking help.\u201d The brief offers a few recommendations on how to transform this culture, its norms, expectations, and stigma.<\/p>\n Download (PDF): Human Rights Defenders Hub, Policy Brief 1, Wellbeing, Risk, and Human Rights Practice, University of York, Januaray 2017<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Medical Action Group: Self-Care for People at Risk” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: Medical Action Group (MAG)<\/p>\n With a short educational video MAG addresses front liners, human rights defenders and service providers.\u00a0 It explains how stress can affect mind and body and what can be done about it.<\/p>\n Self-Care for People at Risk<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”New Tactics in Human Rights: Self-Care for Activists: Sustain Your Most Valuable Resources” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: New Tactics for Human Rights<\/a><\/p>\n Human rights work is a powerful and fulfilling vocation. And it is equally hugely challenging for human rights practitioners.\u00a0 These practitioners are often exposed to distressing situations directly and indirectly. From those working directly with survivors of human rights abuses to those working indirectly on human rights abuse issues, the need for taking care of one\u2019s self is extremely important.\u00a0 We all know that the work is precious and valuable, and yes, we need to be strong, healthy and balanced to do it well — but we take care of ourselves first and foremost because we are valuable.<\/p>\n This page offers links and resources which can guide through the different aspects of self-care as human rights workers:<\/p>\n \u00a0Self-Care for Activists: Sustain Your Most Valuable Resources<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”OMCT SOS-Torture Network: Resilience Strategies for a Sustainable Human Rights Movement” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: OMCT SOS-Torture Network<\/a><\/p>\n Defending human rights often expose activists to a range of risks which can result in psychological suffering. The World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) published a guidebook that includes an analysis of challenges to the wellbeing of human rights defenders as well as best practices for psychosocial support.<\/p>\n The guidebook facilitates understanding of different types of stress and trauma in human rights work. It further presents different approaches from around the globe on how to establish psychosocial support on an organizational level.<\/p>\n Download (PDF):\u00a0Resilience Strategies for a Sustainable Human Rights Movement <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Urgent Action Fund A&P: What\u2019s the Point in Revolution if We Can\u2019t Dance?” admin_label=”Umschalter” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9fbe0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f4f4f4″ background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_enable_color__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Organization: Urgent Action Fund A&P<\/a><\/p>\n In their booklet, Jane Barry and Jelena \u0110ordevi\u0107 refer to stories from 100 women from 45 countries, the challenges they meet as activists and how they cope. Issues that are being discussed are how women human rights defenders can sustain their work and their well-being at the same time. The booklet breaks with taboos like talking about how activists feel, about grief, worries, guilt, expectations and their perceived private lives. It also tackles the issues of the often exhausting task of fundraising and complying with funders\u2019 expectations and requirements. The reflections in the booklet discuss strategies to be self-empathetic and to keep going in a field in which work is noble but can be overwhelming in its amount and intensity of human suffering. It is a sensitive, genuine and empowering approach to issues that are seldom discussed, often neglected but worth to reflect on.<\/p>\n Download (PDF): Jane Barry and Jelena \u0110ordevi\u0107, What\u2019s the Point in Revolution if We Can\u2019t Dance?, Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a9 Marc Lewis RamageThe listed guides aim to raise awareness about psycho-social challenges and means of self-care in the field of human rights work and activism. How can activism be sustained without getting bitter or burning out? There are already a couple of overview pages which can be accessed through the links below. 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The presentation is in alphabetical order and focuses on the name of the program, the funding or convening organization, the scope of the measure(s), the eligibility, and application process and\/ or contact. Links provide access to the funding organization and further information. 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