2016 VISION Table of Contents

We aspire to a world in which fundamental human rights and freedoms are respected by all, whilst being protected and fulfilled by those responsible.

A Word from PI Our Board & Where We Work Rally for HRDs Management in MISSION

Our contribution to that world is to ensure that everyone who defends human rights can do so without fear of threats or attacks.

HRDs Thwart La Puya Resistence Exhibition Tour Guatemala & Criminalisation in in Guatemala of Community Colombia Exchange OUR APPROACH

We support human rights defenders to protect themselves through a comprehensive approach, which is applied in all contexts where we work. This approach is founded on three pillars: Voices of Defenders Information Building a Network Developing hands- in DRC Technology for Kenyan on tools in Capacity Building LGBTIQ HRDs CAPACITY DUTY BEARERS/ STAKEHOLDERS BUILDING PUBLIC POLICIES

Empowering defenders to Promote the fulfillment Engaging other manage their protection by authorities of individuals and institutions themselves. their responsibility with a positive stake in the to protect. protection of human rights defenders to do more or better, and those with a negative stake to respect Financial Report Our Supporters Global Security the rights of HRDs. Management Support

2 Board of Directors DEAR FRIENDS, and Management I am delighted to share with you Protection International’s ANNUAL REPORT 2016. This report captures a few of the highlights of a busy year for us and the achieve- ments that were possible thanks to our team and network of diverse partners. ALICE NAH, CHAIR At a time of political uncertainty and populism, the protection of human rights Alice Nah is a Lecturer at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at In the first half of 2016 Protection defenders tackling political transitions, land and environmental issues and the University of York, UK. Alice conducts research on the security International’s (PI) first President LGTBIQ rights has become a necessity for turning human rights standards into and protection of human rights defenders at risk, and on asylum and of the Board, Luis Enrique Eguren reality. This is also a vital political project for Protection International and our work migration in . She also leads an international research project (Quique), and Treasurer, Flora together with our partners reflects that commitment. that examines how human rights defenders navigate risks, manage Petrucci, stepped down after almost security, and receive protection support in Colombia, , Egypt, 10 years. Enrique deserves major 2016 was a year of challenges and change. We worked hard to remain steadfast , and Indonesia. credit for the solid reputation for in our support to human rights defenders at risk. Our many initiatives included excellence and innovation of PI’s tailor-made support and sustained collaboration with diverse groups of defend- PATRICK DECOODT, TREASURER work; while Flora has witnessed PI’s ers, which has allowed us to achieve a number of significant milestones. activities expand exponentially over Patrick Decoodt has a Masters in Law and Economics with a spe- the years and helped us deal with They range from community exchanges in Colombia and Guatemala, to the cial degree in Corporate Finance. Patrick has been an independent growing pains. They both remain af- development of guidelines on IT security for defenders in the Democratic consultant for various SME’s including cultural organisations, social filiated with Protection International Republic of the Congo. Our efforts in advocating for sound public policies enterprises and non-profit organisations. His main area of focus has as members of our General Assem- for the protection of human rights defenders included interaction with the UN been transition management. bly, together with Board member special procedures as well as with existing national protection mechanisms. In Champa Patel, who also finished her contexts where such mechanisms are not available, we provided technical advice to YULIA SUGANDI, SECRETARY term in December 2016. defenders seeking to influence local legal and political agenda. In October 2016 Yulia Sugandi works as Senior Fellow of the Department of the first PI country group saw the light, created by volunteers in Spain. We were proud to see the exiting Community Development and Communication Sciences at the Board members appoint Alice Nah Thanks to the commitment of our funders and the dynamism of our part- Faculty of Human Ecology in Bogor Agricultural University, Indo- as Chair of the Board and recon- ners, Protection International continues to grow and has proved to be a nesia. Putting theory into action, Yulia has carried out professional firmed Yulia Sugandi’s mandate as resilient organisation at times of internal changes. For this reason Protection engagements with the Asia Europe Foundation, Nordic Institute of Secretary of the Board. Alice and International’s management and Board have committed to pay special atten- Asian Studies, Peace Brigades International, UNDP Papua, Misereor, Yulia bring a wealth of knowledge tion to organisational and professional development. We believe that creat- Kurve Wustrow, etc. on the protection of human rights ing a culture of solidarity and respect for diversity are crucial if we are to meet defenders at risk and dedication to the current challenges. Thus this year, while carrying out a restructuring of our LIESBETH MONDEN, MEMBER PI. In 2016 the General Assembly international office to better reflect our governance structure, we also paid also elected to the Board Patrick attention to re-invigorate our local partnerships. Liesbeth Monden is a lawyer at the Brussels Bar Association, with expertise in immigration law. She is also a Board member of Memisa Decoodt and Liesbeth Monden. As the world becomes more polarised and fragmented, it is more important than Belgium, a nonprofit organisation focused on improving basic health Patrick and Liesbeth have sound ever to support positive change-makers and build resilience of the human rights care worldwide. knowledge of management of movement. Strong cooperation and solidarity with local partners and defenders non-profit organisations and a has been Protection International’s trademark from the outset and will continue to LILIANA DE MARCO COENEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR genuine commitment to human be our main strategy to ensure that everyone has the right to defend human rights rights. and fundamental freedoms without fear of threats or attack. Liliana De Marco Coenen is the Executive Director of PI, and together with PI global management team she is responsible for the A change of leadership also followed within the management Sincerely, strategic direction of the organisation and the implementation of its team with Liliana De Marco Coenen Liliana De Marco Coenen mandate. Liliana has 20 years of experience in human rights practise and advocacy including working with defenders in the global South taking over from Gorik Ooms, and post-conflict countries. She holds an LLM in human rights law Protection International’s first from the University of Essex, UK. Executive Director in June 2016.

4 5 In 2016, Protection International (PI) has accompanied 45 indigenous and local communities in 6 countries, 101 civil society organisations (working on human rights, LGBTIQ, land grabbing and environmental issues mainly) from 15 countries, another 51 organisations through our online course and trained 2259 community activists and human right defenders directly. Protection International has also set up its first country group of volunteers in Navarra, Spain.

WHERE WE WORK PI PERMANENT PRESENCE/DESK PI NON-PERMANENT PRESENCE

7 and call on the and experience fighting for to suspend funding to Honduras human rights in Honduras. RALLY AGAINST until the criminalisation and murders of environmental and Following the rally, the group THE IMPACT THE MURDERS human rights defenders cease. had an audience with the Subcommittee on Human Rights • Finnish development banks, financers of the OF HRDS IN The group engaged with (DROI) and the European Union Agua Zarca Dam, have withdrawn from the policy makers and NGOs, joined – and Caribbean project. national protests and talked to (EU-LAC) delegation at the • Media coverage from The Guardian, Deutsche HONDURAS media and the general public European Parliament where Welle and Dutch and German National media. about the defence of human Berta’s daughter had the oppor- • The Human Rights and Democracy Network rights, repression and impunity tunity to speak to the members From 19 April to 5 May 2016 a (HRDN) featured the case of Berta Cáceres in in Honduras. of the Parliament (MEP). The delegation of four Indigenous European Parliament DROI Chair, the “stand4HRDs“ campaign. Lenca members of the Civic Protection International (PI) MEP Elena Valenciano, held a • The European Union committed to support an Council of Popular and Indige- hosted members of COPINH special hearing with other land independent commission to investigate the nous Organizations of Honduras during their visit to Brussels on rights defenders attended by a murder of Berta Cáceres. (COPINH) visited five European 20 April. Together with more large number of MEPs. countries to denounce the than 10 other NGOs, PI joined in murder of Indigenous and human a colorful action in front of the In the evening, civil society rights COPINH leader Berta Honduran embassy to remember gathered human rights defenders ment. The evening provided Cáceres, call on the Netherlands recently murdered members of from Honduras and Liberia to space to jointly reflect on the Development Finance Company COPINH, Berta Cáceres and share their experiences defend- role that activists and NGOs in (FMO) and Finn Fund to with- Nelson Noe García. Berta’s ing human rights, indigenous Brussels can play to support draw from the Agua Zarca Dam, daughter shared her testimony communities and the environ- these struggles.

8 9 Protection International (PI) Following this exchange, the works with women human rights Colombian defenders then COMMUNITY defenders (WHRDs) in different travelled to Guatemala to meet land grabbing and environmental with women defenders from EXCHANGE cases in Colombia, Guatemala, Santa Rosa community and El Salvador and Honduras. La Puya who take part in the The aim was to OF WOMEN resistance movement fighting “ In the interest of sharing against illegal mining projects. share well-being experiences and knowledge DEFENDERS IN among WHRDs who protect Protection International’s teams practises and economic, social and cultural from Guatemala and Colombia improve GUATEMALA rights, PI facilitated a community shared lessons learned on exchange in Latin America in collective protection and protection for AND COLOMBIA October 2016. The aim was to exchanged effective tools used share well-being practises and in the cases they support. The WHRDs, their improve protection for WHRDs, main achievements were learn- families and their their families and their territory. ing about common strengths and weaknesses endured in territory. WHRDs from Colombia visited similar cases, analysing risks the network of women of Victoria ” and threats that WHRDs face in Santa Marta community in in their regions, and fruitful El Salvador where Honduran discussions on protection women defenders belonging strategies and tools for WHRDs to Civic Council of Popular and and rural defenders. Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) also joined the activities.

10 11 IN OCTOBER 2016. For Those Who Died Trying was displayed in the Youth Center of Pamplona, Spain in the presence of the town councillor and a representative from PI’s team in Guatemala. The event was accom- panied by a series of documentary screenings on the risks community based defenders face in their struggle for land rights. It is the first public appearance of the newly founded PI country group in NAVARRA. The country group’s volun- teers engage in fundraising to support PI projects abroad and educating on development policies.

This photo exhibition, “For Those York Times reported about the “FOR THOSE WHO Who Died Trying” presented situation of HRDs. 35 photos of HRDs who have • Partnering with university been murdered or disappeared departments allowed the INFLUENCING THE THAILAND UN DIED TRYING” for defending human rights in exploration of innovative ways HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW Thailand. The photographs were to get involved with HRDs. PHOTO EXHIBITION taken by British Bangkok-based Such things included practical In the lead up to Thailand’s 2nd Universal Periodic photographer Luke Duggleby, at internships and research stud- Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Coun- TOUR IN THAILAND the exact place, when possible, ies on land rights and natural cil, Protection International (PI) submitted a shadow where each HRD was killed or resources. report jointly with Front Line Defenders to denounce the last seen. risks, intimidations and threats faced by Thai human In Thailand, speaking out against • The shelved case of Somchai rights defenders (HRDs). environmental and agricultural For Those Who Died Trying Neelapaijit was reopened and received a broad call for the policies has become increasi- received overwhelming feed- To pave the way for the report, PI held several meetings continuation of the investiga- ngly dangerous for community back and support. Our proudest in Thailand with diplomats to encourage UN members activists and environmental de- outputs are: tion. states to include questions and recommendations on fenders. They often face harass- • Advocating to have the cases • Advocating for action on the the situation and protection of human rights defenders ment, criminalisation, arbitrary investigated and prosecuted legislative level in codifying in Thailand. In Geneva, a series of events focusing on detention, disappearance and gave families of the victims these acts as crimes and HRDs were organised with the United Nations Human violence including the killing of access to information, public strengthening forensic investi- Rights Office of the High Commissioner (UNOHCHR), the community leaders. exposure, hope and support. gations in human rights cases. diplomatic permanent missions of Norway, Finland and USA and the UN Special Rapporteurs for human rights In 2016, as a tribute to the long • The Thai media reported to The exhibition has also toured out- defenders and the Environment. lasting memory and outstanding an unprecedented extent side of Thailand, including being courage of human rights defend- in Thailand on the compre- displayed in front of the United During the review, 103 States made 249 recommenda- ers (HRDs) in Thailand, Protec- hensive recommendations Nations (UN) Building Palais des tions of which Thailand accepted 181. Eight States issued tion International (PI) organised on the cases of killing and Nations on May 2016 in Geneva specific recommendations on the situation of HRDs, six a photo exhibition to raise enforced disappearance, on the occasion of Thailand review of which were accepted by Thailand. UN member States awareness and ask for justice in even encouraging the media by the UN Universal Periodic Re- appreciated PI’s recommendations and expertise to the recent cases of extrajudicial to further investigate some of view (UPR), before heading to the highlight the situation of HRDs in the country. killings and enforced disappear- the stories. European Parliament in Brussels, ances of Thai environmental • International media like The and then onto several other Euro- HRDs. Guardian, BBC and The New pean cities.

12 13 THE COUNTER- STRATEGY

I. LEGAL ACTION

• Connecting the community with specialised defence lawyers. • Collecting the evidence of the political persecution against the accused HRDs for pleading their innocence. • Finding emergency funds (via the ProtectDefenders.eu mechanism) to cover defense expenses. maintained a peaceful, 24-hour blockade at the entrance to the II. POLITICAL SUPPORT GUATEMALAN mine. Protection International’s COLOMBIAN (PI) team in Guatemala support- • Alerting local and national COURT RULES IN ed the movement since its incep- COMMUNITY-BASED authorities of the attempts to tion by sharing mechanisms of criminalise the community FAVOR OF LA PUYA collective protection and helping DEFENDERS leaders. the community to avoid several • Meetings with National evictions and threats. Protection Unit (UNP) of the RESISTANCE THWART Ministry of Interior, Victims’ The community-based defend- Unit (UNV), Ombudsman’s ers were concerned about the office (Defensoría del Pueblo) MOVEMENT CRIMINALISATION and Vice President’s office to health and environmental im- inform officials about the case pacts of the mine. They claimed The resistance movement of La The Protection Desk Colombia and persuade them about El their right to consultation — as In response to the actions taken, Guayabo’s rightful struggle. Puya successfully aided the required under national and (PDCOL) team set up by the prosecuting attorney asked closing of the illegal El Tambor Protection International in • Organising in Puerto Wilches international law. the judge to grant the full release municipality a meeting with mine in Guatemala which had partnership with Pensamiento y of three of the four accused envoys of the President’s office, been menacing the lives and As such, even though the Guate- Acción Social (PAS), supported community leaders. The efforts Ministry of Interior, National livelihood of the community. malan Supreme Court’s ruled in 4 community leaders who were of PDCOL persuaded political Police headquarters, National It took an emblematic case of their favour on 22 February 2016, subject to unlawful criminal and judicial authorities that Army, the Department for Na- community resistance, sustained the mine continued operating. accusations. The PDCOL team El Guayabo leaders were not tional Prosperity at the national level; the departmental gover- advocacy, outreach and legal In addition, several leaders were assisted the community to criminals but peaceful citizens nor’s office, the ombudsman’s support. threatened with criminalisation. evaluate the threat and devise a determined to stand up and fight office, regional police and army strategy to counter the judicial for the rights of their community commanders at the regional La Puya resistance movement In time, with the support of charges and harness political and land. level; and at the local level – was created on March 2012 Protection International, La Puya support to their struggle. municipal mayor, counselors with neighbors from San Jose El defenders carried out a suc- PDCOL’s efforts helped expose and secretaries. Golfo and San Pedro Ayampuc cessful advocacy campaign with PDCOL helped El Guayabo that the criminal charges against • Public demonstrations at in order to denounce the illegal Guatemalan authorities to force human rights defenders (HRDs) the leaders have been part of a the court house during the opening of a gold mine owned the owners of El Tambor mine to to devise urgent response proto- broader strategy of the plaintiff hearings. by the Reno-based engineering comply with the judicial ruling. cols in case of illegal searches by to keep the illegally grabbed land • Engaging regional media to firm Kappes, Cassiday & Asso- authorities and a two-pronged away from a community that is cover the case. ciates. To show their concerns, counterstrategy based on legal in a poor, remote and isolated La Puya’s resistance movement action and political support. territory.

14 15 IN DECEMBER 2016, PI’s Research and Training unit released the guide “10 good security practises for human rights defenders” providing physical and digital security tips to HRDs. Human rights defenders and civil society organisations praised the guide as a user friendly tool to improve their digital security in their daily activities.

“Unsung” by Anette Brolenius

As Information Technology (IT) Officer at Protection International, VOICES OF DEFENDERS IN DRC IT CAPACITY one of my duties is to ensure a secure and working IT environ- ment for our Protection Desks around the world. In our digital BUILDING fast-paced world, in view of our often sensitive work and limited Protection International (PI) exhibition “Unsung”. The exhibition and civil society organisations in local infrastructure, maintaining IT security is a challenge. launched the campaign “Voices of was displayed at the Rotterdam terms of security and protection By Claus Goettfert This is for example the case in many countries where Protection Defenders in DRC” to denounce photo festival in February 2017. management through risk analy- International works and where many partners instead of laptops the shrinking space for human The project looked to recognize sis and training. or computers, immediately adopted smartphones and tablets to rights defenders (HRDs) in the the tireless fight of Congolese stay connected with friends and family, but also to work. Democratic Republic of the Congo HRDs, 2014 Sakharov prize lau- In February 2017, The UN Special (DRC) who struggle in a context of reate Dr. Denis Mukwege and the Rapporteur on the situation of My support to our teams in the field in 2016 focused on: rising political unrest. Defenders Panzi hospital staff in Buvaku, human rights defenders, Michel Forst, made an informal visit to • Improving security of data-at-rest, that is encrypting face violence, intimidation and South Kivu who put themselves stored data on computers. harassment on a daily basis. at risk everyday in order to protect DRC upon invitation by Protec- • Showing good practices, for instance keeping operating the rights of others. tion International. PI has been working in partner- systems up to date and not installing software from ship with the Congolese civil PI has been working with the The UN Special Rapporteur met unknown sources. society and other international Foundation Panzi created by Dr. with various representatives • Improving security of data connections to websites, stakeholders in DRC since 2004. Mukwege to support victims of of local organisations, HRDs, emails, etc. We also discussed concerns about security Having been instrumental in the sexual violence in Eastern Congo , and women HRDs to of mobile devices. For example, why Signal or WhatsApp promulgation of the edict on the since 2011. PI has also been jointly hear their stories, voicing their data is relatively secured while a normal phone call or text protection of HRDs and journalists working with Dr. Mukwege to initi- fears and reporting on the intim- message are not secured and how to ensure anonymity in South Kivu in 2016, PI strongly ate and support the development idations and threats they have when connecting with a service provider were also amply advocates for the establishment of Defenders networks (platform been subjected to. He praised discussed. of better legislation regarding for mutual support) especially in the efforts made towards the IT security is never a one-stop shop where you are good to go HRDs. rural and remote areas. promulgation of the provincial edict for HRDs in South Kivu and only with one piece of software. Rather, it is a process to stay Voices of Defenders in DRC PI has been constantly support- highlighted the comparatively vigilant, adopt good practises and master secured technol- continued into 2017 with PI’s ing the capacity building of Panzi low number of incidents during ogies. Only doing this increases our IT security so we can support of Anette Brolenius’ photo Hospital staff, youth organisations the latest demonstrations. continue our work in a secure IT working environment.

16 17 PI’s engagement created a huge impact: the PEMA members BUILDING A SECURITY reduced security incidents and continue to mainstream security SUPPORTING THE EMERGING NETWORK FOR planning in all their activities. MOZAMBIQUE HRDS MOVEMENT KENYAN LGBTIQ Protection International Kenya supported the emerging Mozambique human rights defenders (HRDs) move- ment in 2016 to build their awareness on protection and DEFENDERS The yearlong re-engagement security management. Capacity building sessions were with PI was very enlightening organised with 20 HRDs. The objectives were to help Laws criminalising LGBTIQ defenders to 4 and worked with “and beneficial to our work. The defenders understand the concepts of vulnerabilities and capacities in security to aid in their risk assessments and (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, them to improve their skills while additional step they took to joint- Transgender, Intersex, Queer) training other LGBTIQ organisa- to give an in-depth understanding of how to respond to ly fundraise to strengthen our identity in Kenya generate social tions in the country. threats. The training showed defenders the prevention exclusion and various forms of TOTs went above and beyond of possible direct aggression as well as how to carry out violence. It is reported through- The team trained over 250 the usual organisations as it also counter surveillance and the importance of implement- out the country that the Kenyan LGBTIQ human rights defenders gave each organisation skills on ing digital security to improve security management. LGBTIQ community is continu- (HRDs) in 2016. About 215 of developing their organisational One of the key outcomes was the initiative to form a ously discriminated, stigmatised those HRDs were from the organ- security plans. We are earnestly National platform of HRDs, supported by the Open Soci- and subjected to threats and isation of Persons Marginalized looking for additional funds to ety Initiative for Southern (OSISA) that will help in violence because of their sexual and Aggrieved (PEMA) Kenya the protection of HRDs in the country by: orientation. and their partner organisations further the process of finalising working on sexual and gender with the partner organisations • Influencing legislation for HRDs in the country. Since its creation in 2010, Pro- minority groups. and the TOTs. • Setting a code of conduct for HRDs to harmonise tection International Kenya has their actions. Results include increased security — PEMA-Kenya continuously supported LGBTIQ • Organising forums for capacity building. organisations. Due to the high awareness, a successful building ” • Monitoring the situation of HRDs in the country. volume of requests, the Protec- of a team of “trainers of trainers” tion International (PI) team in (TOTs) and the introduction of Kenya has increased the pool security capacity building to of trainers for Kenyan LGBTIQ members of the movement.

18 19 Providing global tailored security management support

In 2016 Protection International (PI) engaged and supported new KAZAKHSTAN HOW THE TOOLS ARE partners focusing on a wide array (AUGUST) HELPING TO GUIDE OUR of human rights issues. Among PARTNERS those, environmental rights ac- Protection International was invited by the Kazakh tivists from West Africa, sexual NGO Kadir Kassiyet (joint visit with the NGO ISHR • An assessment of the situa- rights defenders and organisa- and the Office of the UN Special Rapporteur on tion is done with community tions from and Kenya the situation of human rights defenders). We held members. that support the protection and meetings with the members of Kadir Kassiyet, as • Communities have appoint- promotion of human rights well as with members of the National Coalition ed Security Focal Points or through public litigation, legal aid of (HRD) organisations formed security committees services and advocacy for policy (composed by around 20 members). We also held by balancing men, women meetings with government officials around the and youth participation. and legislative change. DEVELOPING topic of public policies for the Protection of HRDs. • Using situation analysis and PI worked together to develop HANDS-ON TOOLS mapping, as well as applying organisational plans that consis- it effectively on a daily basis. tently integrate security in their MONTENEGRO • Secure communication and daily work. This meant jointly IN INDONESIA digital security strategies (OCTOBER) were established. developing basic information on security measures for smart In Indonesia rural communities events, the PI team ensured that • Community members report Protection International was invited to deliver phones used for human rights are facing exploitation of their the manual is understandable for incidents to the Security some sessions on the protection of HRDs at an Focal Point/Committee and monitoring work and field work natural resources by large cor- all readers regardless of educa- annual training organised by the OSCE Office all incidents are recorded in guidelines. These were the in- porations, as well as for develop- tional levels. for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights a secure log book. stances when staff felt most ment’s projects and infrastructure. (ODIHR). Around 25 HRDs from the region at- • Security Committees/Focal exposed to violence and access As such, human rights defenders The community members and tended the training. Points meet on a weekly to to their sensitive information was (HRDs) often face threats and local NGOs then produced a film monthly basis depending on more vulnerable to be forced. intimidation in their attempts to as a complementary tool for the the risk situation to analyse manual. Screening the film in defend their communities. the incidents and set up PI’s support focused first on rais- CAMBODIA public was a great way for those response mechanisms. ing awareness on security among (OCTOBER) Protection International’s (PI) involved in the capacity building • Security Committees/Focal staff to then move towards an team in Indonesia adapted one of process, and also a opportunity Points are able to reach out organisational consensus. By Protection International led a series of training PI’s security manuals into a con- to involve all community mem- to the entire community. doing this, everyone committed sessions for several HRD organisations in Cambo- text that worked more specifically bers to raise awareness. To ensure all information is accessed equally, special to actively take part in assess- dia, funded by Open Society Foundations (OSF). for HRDs in the region. 7 out of 11 communities have ef- attention is given to the ing risks and assume specific re- The training sessions, attended by around 50 The team started by researching fectively mainstreamed security inclusion of women in the sponsibilities in mitigating them. HRDs, were delivered by a team of trainers led process. how the communities protect throughout their activities and a Working with such a diverse by PI and included also trainers from Just Associ- themselves when facing threats. network created among 8 com- • Communities are able to range of organisations on their ates/Asociadas por lo Justo (JASS), East and Horn analyse the situation in They also organised workshops munities has been strengthened specific needs, allowed PI Senior of Africa HRD Program and others. OSF staff also a systematic manner be- joined the trainings and meetings. to get feedback from community and proven as a very effective fore organising potentially Advisors to further develop and representatives and NGOs Secu- emergency response. sensitive activities such as diversify their facilitation skills rity Focal Persons to ensure the peaceful protests, marches and methodologic approaches. al draft manual fits their needs. By or music concerts. approach. using local words, poems, illustra- tions, stories and past and current

20 21 THANKS TO OUR FINANCIAL REPORT SUPPORTERS Year ended 31 December 2016 in Euros.

BALANCE 31/12/2016 ASSET AUDITORS OPINION Fixed assets 11 716 Equipment and furniture 11 716 In our view, the annual accounts closed 31 December 2016 provide Current assets 1 010 881 a faithful reflection of the assets, Amount receivable 95 912 financial situation and results Current investments and cash at bank 914 968 of the international non-profit TOTAL ASSETS 1 022 596 association. Without prejudice to formal aspects of minor impor- LIABILITIES tance, the accounts are kept in accordance with the legal and Funds of the association 397 090 regulatory provisions applicable Social liability fund 32 867 in Belgium. Debts 625 506 Braine le Comte, 28 August 2017 Suppliers 45 683 Taxes, remunerations and social security 61 487 Patricia VANOSBEECK TOTAL LIABILITIES 1 022 596 Chartered Accountant, Vanosbeeck S.P.R.L. RESULTS I. OPERATING INCOME AND CHARGES

Operating Income E-learning 9 729 Donations 490 Grants 2 206 184 Other operating income 5 905 Total operating income 2 222 308

Operating Charges Services and other goods 833 001 Remunerations and social security 1 261 887 Deprecations 10 837 Other operating charges 4 506 Total operating charges 2 110 231 OPERATING RESULTS 112 077

II. FINANCIAL INCOME AND CHARGES

Financial income 18 247 Financial charges 10 327 Profit before tax 119 997

III. EXCEPTIONAL INCOME AND CHARGES

Exceptional income - Exceptional charges 10 441

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 109 556 Profit for the fiscal year to be allocated 109 556 Profit brought forward from previous year 287 534 PROFIT TO BE CARRIED FORWARD 397 090

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