“In connection with the [emergency], it was critical for us to keep the office and community center open as a safe place for LGBT+ communication and meetings. By installing security measures [acquired with Dignity assistance] we provided additional confidence and significantly reduced both the risk of possible incidents inside the premises and a quick reaction to warning of possible incidents near the office.”

- Ukrainian HRD

“Thanks to this fund, I was able to relocate and work remotely [to] have a greater impact on other members of the community. I created a trans and intersex association [and] I participate[d] in human rights workshops and working meetings for the implementation of a better security strategy for people in the community.”

– HRD in Sub-Saharan Africa

“The relocation provided me not just safety, but also new opportunities for my work. With the help of ILGA Europe I’ve been able to meet EU officials and advocate for the LGBTI issues in my country, since Macedonia is a candidate country for EU membership, while I was in Brussels.”

- Macedonian HRD

“We are now confident that [our] offices and our information are physically secure from non-professional and/or opportunistic attackers. This enables us to continue our work.”

- CSO in Uganda

“The main factor that influenced their safety was the trainings they have received…notably the digital and physical security training. They have gained new knowledge on how to protect themselves more sufficiently and efficiently. They are comprehensively aware of risks and can deal with future risk a lot better. Another point that [will] contribute to their safety [is] the implementation of an individual action plan that was developed by a security specialist in accordance to their wants and needs.”

- CSO in Eurasia

“I was able to continue my activism and stay visible especially to the international community …doing urgent advocacy, strategizing, meeting relevant stakeholders, preparing papers and reports, documenting, and monitoring the media. I plan to continue this next year as well.”

- Kyrgyz HRD