If you are a survivor of gender-based violence, an LGBTQI+ person facing persecution or a human rights defender at risk, RFLD and its member organisations can help you find support. You do not need to give your name to read this page.
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Who we help
Areas of assistance
We treat every request confidentially. Depending on where you are and what you need, we can help you directly or connect you with trusted member organisations and partners.
Women and survivors
Referral to safe shelter, legal, psychosocial and medical support for survivors of domestic violence, FGM, sexual assault and harassment.
LGBTQI+ people
Confidential help to find legal support, stigma-free health care and safety options if you face persecution or violence from the state or your family.
Human rights defenders
Digital security advice and access to urgent support for activists and journalists facing threats or arrest, including RFLD's urgent action grants.
Offline process
Confidential assistance form
To ask for support, download the form as a PDF, fill it in offline on a device you trust, and send it to integrity@rflgd.org. If you can, send it from an encrypted email service, and only include the details you are comfortable sharing.
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