Open Briefing
@openvoices.bsky.social
Defending the people and movements speaking out against unaccountable power.
Our founder Chris Abbott has been inducted into the Charity Hall of Fame – one of just 22 changemakers recognised alongside Octavia Hill & Joseph Rowntree. A proud moment for Chris, our team, and all who support our work.
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April 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our founder Chris Abbott has been inducted into the Charity Hall of Fame – one of just 22 changemakers recognised alongside Octavia Hill & Joseph Rowntree. A proud moment for Chris, our team, and all who support our work.
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Our digital and information security team had such an inspiring time at RightsCon last week.
Wonderful to connect with friends old and new during this challenging time.
Wonderful to connect with friends old and new during this challenging time.
March 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our digital and information security team had such an inspiring time at RightsCon last week.
Wonderful to connect with friends old and new during this challenging time.
Wonderful to connect with friends old and new during this challenging time.
We're aware of a server problem with our website since last week. We are working with the web developer to bring it back online as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you can access our secure form for rapid holistic security support at https://openbriefing.typeform.com/to/mvLsTGLF
In the meantime, you can access our secure form for rapid holistic security support at https://openbriefing.typeform.com/to/mvLsTGLF
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We're aware of a server problem with our website since last week. We are working with the web developer to bring it back online as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you can access our secure form for rapid holistic security support at https://openbriefing.typeform.com/to/mvLsTGLF
In the meantime, you can access our secure form for rapid holistic security support at https://openbriefing.typeform.com/to/mvLsTGLF
Have you read our new report, Rethinking International Relation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile?
http://dlvr.it/TGtR26
http://dlvr.it/TGtR26
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Have you read our new report, Rethinking International Relation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile?
http://dlvr.it/TGtR26
http://dlvr.it/TGtR26
Protecting human rights defenders & other civic actors at risk demands comprehensive strategies that go beyond relocation. Read our new report, Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile http://dlvr.it/TGqylX
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Protecting human rights defenders & other civic actors at risk demands comprehensive strategies that go beyond relocation. Read our new report, Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile http://dlvr.it/TGqylX
This #HumanRightsDay, we are proud to launch a new report, Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile. #RethinkRelocation
Read the report here: http://dlvr.it/TGhvf7
Read the report here: http://dlvr.it/TGhvf7
March 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This #HumanRightsDay, we are proud to launch a new report, Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile. #RethinkRelocation
Read the report here: http://dlvr.it/TGhvf7
Read the report here: http://dlvr.it/TGhvf7
If you, your organisation, grantee or partner are at risk after #COP29 you can request holistic security support from Open Briefing’s rapid response mechanism. Fully-funded support is available and can be requested using our secure form. http://dlvr.it/TGX3fW
March 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you, your organisation, grantee or partner are at risk after #COP29 you can request holistic security support from Open Briefing’s rapid response mechanism. Fully-funded support is available and can be requested using our secure form. http://dlvr.it/TGX3fW
Attending #COP29 and concerned about your safety and security? Support is available from the COP Safety Hub. During the conference, activists at risk can contact the Safety Hub Hotline at +49 157 326 028 66 (Signal/Whatsapp) or email safetyhub@proton.me. http://dlvr.it/TG6YHM
March 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Attending #COP29 and concerned about your safety and security? Support is available from the COP Safety Hub. During the conference, activists at risk can contact the Safety Hub Hotline at +49 157 326 028 66 (Signal/Whatsapp) or email safetyhub@proton.me. http://dlvr.it/TG6YHM
As #COP29 approaches, understanding and preparing for the physical, digital, and psychological risks you might face around the conference is crucial. Read more in our latest blog post. http://dlvr.it/TG481t
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
As #COP29 approaches, understanding and preparing for the physical, digital, and psychological risks you might face around the conference is crucial. Read more in our latest blog post. http://dlvr.it/TG481t
Planning to attend #COP29 in Baku? Read the latest guide from Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) and Open Briefing on how to protect your safety and security before, during, and after the conference.
http://dlvr.it/TG259z
http://dlvr.it/TG259z
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Planning to attend #COP29 in Baku? Read the latest guide from Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) and Open Briefing on how to protect your safety and security before, during, and after the conference.
http://dlvr.it/TG259z
http://dlvr.it/TG259z
As #COP29 approaches, Open Briefing has collaborated with Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) on a new guide for climate advocates and activists to protect your safety and security before, during, and after the conference. Read more in our latest blog. http://dlvr.it/TG137j
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
As #COP29 approaches, Open Briefing has collaborated with Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) on a new guide for climate advocates and activists to protect your safety and security before, during, and after the conference. Read more in our latest blog. http://dlvr.it/TG137j
Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, the mental health of activists forced to flee has been severely impacted. This #worldmentalhealthday, we are launching a mentoring programme with Exile Hub to address gaps in the community-based mental health care system.
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, the mental health of activists forced to flee has been severely impacted. This #worldmentalhealthday, we are launching a mentoring programme with Exile Hub to address gaps in the community-based mental health care system.
Our team had a fantastic time at Global Gathering in Portugal!
We co-hosted events on insider threat, sharing threat intelligence, and the intersection between wellbeing and security. And we enjoined the many wonderful sessions on digital rights ran by others.
Thank you!
We co-hosted events on insider threat, sharing threat intelligence, and the intersection between wellbeing and security. And we enjoined the many wonderful sessions on digital rights ran by others.
Thank you!
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our team had a fantastic time at Global Gathering in Portugal!
We co-hosted events on insider threat, sharing threat intelligence, and the intersection between wellbeing and security. And we enjoined the many wonderful sessions on digital rights ran by others.
Thank you!
We co-hosted events on insider threat, sharing threat intelligence, and the intersection between wellbeing and security. And we enjoined the many wonderful sessions on digital rights ran by others.
Thank you!
Welcoming Nyachomba Kariuki-Schofield as a new wellbeing and resilience coordinator at Open Briefing! 👋
https://www.openbriefing.org/about/team/nyachomba-kariuki-schofield/
https://www.openbriefing.org/about/team/nyachomba-kariuki-schofield/
March 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Welcoming Nyachomba Kariuki-Schofield as a new wellbeing and resilience coordinator at Open Briefing! 👋
https://www.openbriefing.org/about/team/nyachomba-kariuki-schofield/
https://www.openbriefing.org/about/team/nyachomba-kariuki-schofield/
"Open Briefing built positive & engaging relationships between our staff, our leadership and our partners. We felt comfortable in engaging, asking questions, making mistakes, and figuring things out together. We want this experience for every organisation!" Privacy International
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"Open Briefing built positive & engaging relationships between our staff, our leadership and our partners. We felt comfortable in engaging, asking questions, making mistakes, and figuring things out together. We want this experience for every organisation!" Privacy International
Alongside our work with land + environmental defenders, we donate 1% of our turnover from client work to environmental projects & offset our employees carbon emissions through funding reforestation + carbon avoidance projects.
Happy World Environment Day!
#GenerationRestoration
Happy World Environment Day!
#GenerationRestoration
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Alongside our work with land + environmental defenders, we donate 1% of our turnover from client work to environmental projects & offset our employees carbon emissions through funding reforestation + carbon avoidance projects.
Happy World Environment Day!
#GenerationRestoration
Happy World Environment Day!
#GenerationRestoration
Psychological first aid is critical in the immediate aftermath of a potentially-traumatic event. It improves resilience, increases sustainability and helps grassroots activists resist attacks and reprisals. More social movements need people trained in psychological first aid.
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Psychological first aid is critical in the immediate aftermath of a potentially-traumatic event. It improves resilience, increases sustainability and helps grassroots activists resist attacks and reprisals. More social movements need people trained in psychological first aid.
Psychological First Aid is crucial for activists and anyone working in closed civic spaces or violent environments. It helps manage immediate distress and fosters long-term resilience. It’s time to destigmatize mental health support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Activism
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Psychological First Aid is crucial for activists and anyone working in closed civic spaces or violent environments. It helps manage immediate distress and fosters long-term resilience. It’s time to destigmatize mental health support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Activism
To celebrate #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’re calling on social movements to train more people in psychological first aid. Read more here!
http://dlvr.it/T6z4bV
http://dlvr.it/T6z4bV
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
To celebrate #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’re calling on social movements to train more people in psychological first aid. Read more here!
http://dlvr.it/T6z4bV
http://dlvr.it/T6z4bV
Open Briefing Case Study - A local staff member of an international organisation that supports victims of mass atrocity crimes was at risk during the Tigray conflict:
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Open Briefing Case Study - A local staff member of an international organisation that supports victims of mass atrocity crimes was at risk during the Tigray conflict:
"Open Briefing has been an incredibly helpful partner. Their suggestions have felt tailored and appropriate to the scale and priorities of our organisation." - The Sentry
March 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Open Briefing has been an incredibly helpful partner. Their suggestions have felt tailored and appropriate to the scale and priorities of our organisation." - The Sentry
Open Briefing Case Study - A civil society organisation undertaking strategic litigation in the African Great Lakes.
March 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Open Briefing Case Study - A civil society organisation undertaking strategic litigation in the African Great Lakes.